Assistant to the Villain
Paperback Published on: 14/09/2023
Price: £9.99
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4.5 stars!
I absolutely raced through this novel like my life depended on it, and it honesty really did! I loved this book so much, it was laugh out loud funny, the c... READ MORE
King Kingsley !
I was utterly swept away by Assistant to the Villian, it was both not what I expected and what I expected all wrapped up into a perfectly sized read! A cos... READ MORE
A Wonderful Little Romance!
I DEVOURED this book like it was my last meal on this planet. I loved every second of this, every word was pure joy. Evie is a great protagonist, relatable... READ MORE
Utterly obsessed!
From the moment I cracked open the first page, “Assistant to The Villain” had me completely hooked. The humour was so effortless and enjoyable, making Evie... READ MORE
A cosy slowburn, lighthearted magical read
Assistant to the Villain is a fun fantasy romance full of wonderful fairytale magic and mayhem.
This book is full of unique characters who are all entert... READ MORE
A fun, banter filled romance between a villain and his Assistant in a corrupt kingdom filled with magic and magical creatures.
I read this book in one sitting! I loved it - it has the perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud moments!
I have two questions though - How... READ MORE
Ultimate Grumpy x Sunshine
I don't now why it took me so long to read this, maybe because I knew I'd love it and wanted to save it for the right time!!
Assistant to the villain is t... READ MORE
funny and enjoyable!
I loved this book from start to finish!
It's so witty and the relationship between the main characters are to die for! When I first read the blurb I had n... READ MORE
A witty and sarcastic dark rom-com that will leave you wanting more
For all you grumpy x sunshine trope lovers this book was made for you!
Evie Sage was just a ray of sunshine that brightened each page but to balance he... READ MORE
Banter galore
I've been bamboozled again into starting a book and learning that it's not a standalone, not a duology, but is in fact book one of a trilogy. But I'm only ... READ MORE
I can't wait for book two, I need it immediately!
This book took me by surprise - I wasn't expecting it to be so funny, nor so wonderfully fleshed out! Evie was a fantastic MC with a wonderful personality ... READ MORE
Just perfection!!
I absolutely LOVED this book!! I literally cannot stop thinking about it! It is hilarious, and fun, and wholesome and so romantic!
It was total grumpy ... READ MORE
wickedly funny and deeply nefarious!
i think i have found my dream job.
i did not expect to love assistant to the villain as much as i did, but here i am, gazing at the book like it could ... READ MORE
Just what I needed.
It's been a long time since I've smiled so much whilst reading as I did when devouring Assistant to the Villain. This had everything I needed, characters t... READ MORE
Absolutely gobbled this up!
Such a delightfully witty read - I wasn't expecting to laugh so much while reading this, but it's the kind of fantasy romance which has you giggling and ki... READ MORE
Why did no one tell me how much I'd fall in love with this book????
Assistant to the Villain has been on my radar for a while, but I didn't pick it up till recently (I think the cover is a little deceiving - it's very much ... READ MORE
A mystery fantasy rom-com of twists and turns to keep you guessing
A mystery fantasy rom-com of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
There is a mole in the Villain's house and Evie Sage has been tasked to discover who i... READ MORE
Hilarious, adorable, and wicked in the best way
I cannot speak highly enough about this book! The brilliant banter between our adorable Evie and our wicked Villain makes for joyous reading. I could not p... READ MORE
Insanely Obsessed!!!!!
I cannot believe I only heard about this book a month or so ago, it’s quickly become a favourite.
Evie is one of my favourite characters to ever exist.... READ MORE
Perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud writing!
Assistant to the Villain is a must read for all fans of 'romantasy' who love a sassy, witty heroine and a dark brooding villain. Chuck in an ogre who bak... READ MORE
If you’re looking for a fun, hilarious, romantasy - this is the one for you!
Stop what you’re doing! Seriously, stop what you’re doing and order this book IMMEDIATELY because omg it’s so good and so much fun!!
The perfect grumpy-sunshine Romantasy!
Dual POV, grumpy-sunshine protagonists, will-they-won't-they romance, little frog who holds up signs as a form of communication, so much humour - to say I ... READ MORE
So. Much. Fun.
I devoured this book. It was everything I want from a fantasy. Snarky characters, witty arguments, morally grey (and dashing) males, fairy tales, magic and... READ MORE
What a book. WHAT a book.
What a book. WHAT a book. This was absolutely brilliant. Every line is an absolute joy, really delectable tension and character development throughout! An ... READ MORE
Work place flirtation with witty twists!
I loved this so damn much! So witty and quirky! And the plot twists?! The need to acquire the second book is strong!
Loved it!
4.5
So much fun! I raced through this, it was exactly what the doctor ordered.
A perfectly balanced grumpy sunshine, office romance that’s heavy on the “wi... READ MORE
A fast-paced, enjoyable read!!
I would highly recommend this to fantasy-romance fans. With a misunderstood villain as the love interest and a witty strong-willed female lead, what’s not ... READ MORE
Fun
This was super fun. Light and humours it was the perfect read after something more dark and intense. It definitely reminded me of Nimona, a similar fairyta... READ MORE
Silly fun times (and that's a good thing!)
I wasn't aware of the TikTok series that this book apparently originated from - and I suspect for fans of that, this book will be an even more enjoyable re... READ MORE
Pure joy
As someone who has found themselves increasingly fatigued with the fantasy genre over the past year, Assistant to the Villain proved a perfect breath of fr... READ MORE
OH. MY. GOSH
I ate this up following a huge reading slump and cried when I finished it and realised that the next book isn't out until August. I have NEVER found a bett... READ MORE
a silly world that had me laughing out loud!!!
This was such a wonderful world with the characters all being so much fun, complex and well developed. I had such a good time reading this, I am rushing to... READ MORE
Another cosy fantasy masterpiece!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m absolutely loving the cosy fantasy trend that we’re seeing recently and this is a wonderful addition to the genre! I loved the concept and... READ MORE
Brilliant Cosy Romantasy… kind of
A new favourite series of mine sees our FMC Evie literally running into The Villain, the kingdom’s most wanted man, and somehow coming out of it with a job... READ MORE
We all love a villain really
Be honest in so many stories the villains can be the ones we’re drawn to & it’s not a secret that many love a bad guy so this story taps into this as we jo... READ MORE
Lovely!
I am not one for cozy fantasy
but it is almost impossible for me to not fall for Trystan and Evie.
Their dynamic is phenomenal, the
messes they find the... READ MORE
Laughed out loud, a lot
The book is magnificently funny! From the dialogue to the thoughts of the characters. It's YA but can be read by older audiences. The humour is very well t... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the creator of a viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance comes the most hotly-anticipated romantic fantasy book of the the year!
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn's most infamous Villain results in a job offer-naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don't find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she's getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat...and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work... and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9781804993385
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 197 x 127 x 24 mm
- Weight: 258g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer was a delightful dark rom-com; following Evie Sage as she gains employment with the notorious Villain and... READ MORE
A smirk inducing light romantasy
This was good, silly fun, and to be fair there was more going on with the mystery part than I was expecting. Cliff hanger alert for those who are irritated... READ MORE
Fun vibes
Very fun, lighthearted read
Banter galore
I've been bamboozled again into starting a book and learning that it's not a standalone, not a duology, but is in fact book one of a trilogy. But I'm only ... READ MORE
One of my favourite books this year, so far!
To open this review I have to say: I LOVED this book! I loved Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s writing and this wasn’t long enough. Evie is down on her luck. After ... READ MORE
Not for me, but a lot of good stuff.
This was a tricky one for me! Overall I thought there was a lot of good stuff in there. Fab concept, well-done plot, and a lot of great choices and great i... READ MORE
Funny and lovely book
A good book to have a distraction. Very funny and light. And I love the style, the humour between the heroes and the ending is very unexpected (both the ac... READ MORE
Incredible, imaginative and impossible to put down
Assistant to the Villain was an incredible read. It had me both laughing out loud and trying not to cry. I was slightly sceptical about reading this book, ... READ MORE
Such a fun read
I'd been hearing about this book for a while and having read it I can see why. It's a funny magical story with great banter betwixt the two main characters... READ MORE
Clever, funny fairy-tale-esque tale
Evie Sage has lost her job after her previous boss the Blacksmith tried to suggest her job involved more than just admin duties. She is desperate for work ... READ MORE
Fantastic!!!!!
Assistant to the Villain is one of the most entertaining, immersive, and intriguing novels I have read this year. I had so much fun reading it and I alread... READ MORE
Fun, outrageous, relatable
Although it was an easy read, the characters had a lot of depth to them, the storyline was fast paced action packed and unique. The main character, Sage wa... READ MORE
Cosy read
I loved this book so much! The characters are very easy to fall in love with and the way it’s written made very easy to read it. Looking forward to the sec... READ MORE
Favourite book
This has become my favourite book after I read it I immediately read it again. First book in a while that actually made me laugh. Can’t recommend it enough... READ MORE
Instant mood enhancer
This book was an absolute DELIGHT to read. I know it's only March but I'm calling it - this is my favorite book of 2024. I will keep this book on my booksh... READ MORE
Worth the Wait, Brilliant
I waited so long to get this book I already knew I would love it based off the plot and the whole idea surrounding the book. I waited and it was worth it, ... READ MORE
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