Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain Book 1)
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
REVIEW POSTED ONLINE: APR 15, 2025
Evie is desperate for employment to support her ailing father and kid sister so when she literally stumbles her way into an assistant position to the notorious local villain she can't refuse. Despite his dark tendencies and even darker temperament, she quickly develops a sense of loyalty and other feelings she tries to ignore and will stop at nothing to find out who seems determined to kill him.
AUTHOR: Hannah Nicole Maehrer
GENRES: Fantasy Romance
CATEGORIES: Boss Romance, Grumpy/Sunshine, Frenemies, Slow Burn
REVIEW
What I Liked:I loved the premise of the sunny, naïve woman, Evie, falling for the notorious villain, Trystan, who might have a heart buried somewhere deep inside his chest. The building of a magical medieval world was very well done. Evie's clumsiness and lack of social graces is a constant source of humor that keeps the story light.
What I Didn't Really Like:The reveal at the end made me a little sad. However, I can see how it will provide Evie with the motivation to see her into the events that she will face in book two. There is next to no steam, so read it when you're in the mood for something light and fun. The book ends with a few unanswered questions that will make you want to dive right into book two. Alas, it is not scheduled to be released until August 2024.
Overall:I would highly recommend Assistant to the Villain to anyone that likes romantasy and agree with the Goodreads Choice Award nomination in that category.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Heat Index: 🔥 (1/5)