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Synopsis
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. But just when she's getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat—and not just the literal kind. 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 figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work and ensure he makes them pay. After all, a good job is hard to find.
Is Assistant to the Villain appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This fantasy romance features workplace humor in a villain's lair with comedic violence (severed heads, eyeballs as props) and mild romantic tension. The tone is lighthearted despite macabre imagery.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gore, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the witty banter, workplace comedy, and romantic tension between an ordinary assistant and her villainous boss.