The World Cannot Give | 
pickDespite the fact that the main character is 16, this dark academia is not YA. Laura Stearns begins a term at St. Dunstan's where she falls under the thrall of Virginia Strauss. I found this book well-written (although the author had some little quirks that did start to grate a little) and interesting. Not much happens, but it was strangely compelling.
1. I work at a university and school starts August 28, so it‘s about to be my busy time of the year with a new school year starting.
2. The post tag was one of my favorites last year, and The St. Ambrose School for Girls is one I‘m most looking forward to this fall.
#Two4Tuesday
pickBurton expertly creates atmosphere and tone in this tense novel, set in a co-ed, seaside, Catholic boarding school in New England. There‘s desperation, longing, and cruelty in spades. It‘s clear how easy it is to be swept up in a cult AND in young love, and how dangerous it is when power is so unequally distributed in each case. I‘ll read more by this author; I‘m almost more interested in her bio at the back than I am in her narrative! 👇🏻
I live *just* far enough away from my work that sometimes, the weather there and the weather at home don‘t totally coincide. So, despite the Library being open, I took a PTO day today. 🌬️❄️🌧️
Am reading the tagged, from @JamieArc ‘s #AuldLangSpine list, while my husband puzzles.
Honestly, I expected to go back to my own, independent TBR once January was over…but her chosen titles keep calling to me! They‘re just that good. ✨
pickOof. This book. It started out great, and just when it felt like it was about to plateau… holy hell (an apt phrase for this book). Power, manipulation, obsession, ideals and idols and all we worship as youth, revenge, downfall… all the things that make a great #darkacademia book. Image belongs to the below blogger, where she provides a playlist for the book. #Booked2022
My do I love a good #darkacademia book, and this one is off to a strong start. #Booked2022 #deweyoct #DeweysReadathon #readathon
pickThis was stunning. I needed a moment after reading this. It‘s haunting, lyrical, and extremely intense yet real. A bit nihilistic in a way that‘s kind of uncomfortable, but still, amazing. No idea why it has such a low rating on Goodreads, but I think that‘s from the same people who romanticize “The Secret History” (which Donna Tartt said not to do). This book gets meta with the “Dark Academia” thing, & notes the problems with romanticizing it:
So I was searching for something different and thought, ugh there's nothing that is really catching my attention and then I came upon the blurb about this book (not to mention the cover knocked my sucks off I love the blue). It's a psychological thriller which I can be hit or miss with. But I have to say, I'm intrigued! Will keep y'all updated.
pickSet at a boarding school in Maine, Laura transfers her junior year of high school- enraptured with the school‘s most famous student, a young writer who died at 19- leaving behind a World Historical life in a short time. Soon her devotion extends from Webster to Virginia Strauss- a young woman who leads the choir group with a fanatic and tight fist. It‘s an engaging read- with characters that aren‘t likable but compels you to see how it all ends.
