Assistant to the Villain (Assistant and the Villain Book 1)

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Last update: 10-15-2024


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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.

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.

The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Assistant to the Villain
Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain


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monica
5.0 out of 5 stars Assistant to the Villain – A Whimsical Dark Comedy You Won’t Want to Miss!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
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Assistant to the Villain is a delightful mix of humor, fantasy, and light-hearted villainy. The premise is instantly intriguing: what happens when an ordinary person becomes the assistant to a notorious villain? The answer is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure filled with unexpected twists.

The main character, an underqualified yet plucky assistant, is charmingly relatable. Their sarcastic inner dialogue and constant blunders bring comic relief, balancing out the darker aspects of the villain’s machinations. The villain, on the other hand, is more than just an evil mastermind; they’re given depth, with a surprising amount of personality, making them oddly likable.

The plot moves at a brisk pace, full of witty banter and absurd situations. Whether it’s handling mundane tasks like scheduling evil plots or navigating the moral gray areas of working for a villain, there’s never a dull moment. The world-building is whimsical, with a fun blend of magical elements and office politics.

While Assistant to the Villain leans heavily on humor, it also touches on deeper themes of loyalty, ambition, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Some of the jokes can feel a bit repetitive, but the overall tone and clever writing make up for it.

In short, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy a humorous, lighthearted take on the fantasy genre. It’s a fun and refreshing read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
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monica
5.0 out of 5 stars Assistant to the Villain – A Whimsical Dark Comedy You Won’t Want to Miss!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
Assistant to the Villain is a delightful mix of humor, fantasy, and light-hearted villainy. The premise is instantly intriguing: what happens when an ordinary person becomes the assistant to a notorious villain? The answer is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure filled with unexpected twists.

The main character, an underqualified yet plucky assistant, is charmingly relatable. Their sarcastic inner dialogue and constant blunders bring comic relief, balancing out the darker aspects of the villain’s machinations. The villain, on the other hand, is more than just an evil mastermind; they’re given depth, with a surprising amount of personality, making them oddly likable.

The plot moves at a brisk pace, full of witty banter and absurd situations. Whether it’s handling mundane tasks like scheduling evil plots or navigating the moral gray areas of working for a villain, there’s never a dull moment. The world-building is whimsical, with a fun blend of magical elements and office politics.

While Assistant to the Villain leans heavily on humor, it also touches on deeper themes of loyalty, ambition, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Some of the jokes can feel a bit repetitive, but the overall tone and clever writing make up for it.

In short, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy a humorous, lighthearted take on the fantasy genre. It’s a fun and refreshing read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun villainous romp...
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
To support her ill father and her young sister, Evie accepts an offer of employment with the kingdom's most infamous person, the Villain. She puts up with his bad humors, the murders and decapitations, and even helps plan his evil machinations. It's her job after all, and she does it with a never ending kind-attitude. He doesn't need to know that she likes him maybe a tad too much. But a traitor at the Villain's office is causing him havoc. So Evie does what any overworked and dedicated assistant would do, she tries to find the culprit.

This book was adorably cute with some laugh out loud moments. It doesn't take itself seriously nor does it make much sense if you dive into the worldbuilding and side character motivations, but it'll put a smile on your face from beginning to end and leave you wanting more. It's a clean escape from reality with a cutesy romance story that promises more development in book 2. Evie was a bright, delightful character with a view on the world that turned gruesome mentions of death into comedy. The writing was witty and fast paced with clever dialogue, some action, a little mystery, and heartwarming moments a plenty. Overall, it was delightful.
Danny C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such Villainous Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
I've never read a book like this before.
This was such a fun, lighthearted, exciting, romantic, and funny Evil story.

It does not take itself seriously at all, but that doesn't stop it from being wonderfully descriptive, placed in such a cool setting, and having such a Good Plot!
The Villain wants to do Evil, but there's a mole in his magnificent, creepy Massacre Manor! The MC has to get rid of them, and fast. Her job is at stake, plus her boss is hot...

The MC is a funny, hyper, super straight forward, and a little petty giggling ball of chaos. All of the characters are so fun, full of depth and personality, and have great chemistry.

This story will throw curve balls, twists, and shocking reveals, but ultimately it will leave you laughing, smiling, and trying to figure out the mystery from beginning to end.
Also warning! Totally exciting cliffhanger in store!

Overall, great story, and one I would absolutely recommend!
Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected delight
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
This book was unexpectedly delightful! I enjoyed its lighthearted whimsy, snark, and laugh out loud absurdity. It’s set in a novel world, but the book focuses way more on character development and relationships - exactly the way I like it. It’s also well written and has great character development, plot twists, and a slow urn romance. My only regret is that it’s not the first book of a 15+ book series! But maybe it will be someday…

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