Firstly, it was such an honor to receive an ARC for this third installment. I squealed with joy when this showed up in my email. After loving the Assistant to the Villain and Apprentice to the Villain, I could not wait to get this one in my hands and had already pre-ordered Accomplice to the Villain. Now that I’ve finished this one, I can’t wait to read the next one. There must be another, right? Please!

Returning to this series felt like returning home to a warm hug, cozy socks, and the best snacks. I was glued to my iPad as I read, wanting to do nothing more than lie in bed and continue reading. What an incredibly entertaining series this is. What amazing characters Evie and Trystan are.

Evie’s dealing with the return of her mother and trying to navigate her feelings, job duties, and feelings regarding Trystan. Evie is still the same lovable character as before; however, she's also becoming a dangerous woman in her own right. She is well-suited for her job, and her job is well-suited for her.

The Villain has rubbed off on her as she rubbed off on him. Trystan is doing his best to stay away from Evie after learning that she’ll be his downfall. He’s struggling with that. However, do not discount his love for Evie. He’s obsessed with her—rightfully so.

I’ll need to go back and revisit the previous books to be one hundred percent in my statement—but this might be my favorite stage of Evie and Trystan’s relationship. There’s teasing and longing, and there’s been heaps of development from their first meeting until now. Of course, angst. One of my favorite things about this series is Hannah’s ability to balance everything out perfectly. The plot is silly and fun, yet also emotional, with unexpected twists.

The secondary characters and romances are just as quirky and fun as ever before. I want to spotlight Becky and Lyssa’s relationship. Becky’s always been a favorite of mine. I loved her scenes with Evie and Tatianna regarding her love life; however, I especially loved her friendship with Lyssa. She’s become a reluctant older sister to her and would do anything for the ten-year-old.

Final Thoughts

Back in 2024, I stated that Hannah Nicole Maehrer was on a winning streak after reading Apprentice to the Villain, and it’s safe to say that she’s still winning. She’s three for three. Accomplice to the Villain is loads of fun with a lot of heart.

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