This was a book I chose because of booktok. This was Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s debut and I think she did a great job. This is The Office with a mix of Warm Bodies. I really did enjoy this one more than I thought I would.
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and 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.
This is easily a PG book for teens. I wanted a bit more spice, but maybe with her next book. Which OF COURSE I have to read now because this one left us on such a cliff hanger that I NEED the next one now! This was cute but don’t expect anything close to reality in this one. You have to suspend disbelief in this one, but it is worth it. The chemistry between the characters is great and the plot kept me interested. I know this had some bad reviews, but I liked this one.