This book is a wii bit slow in terms of pacing the first quarter ish of the novel. But, once all the main characters are introduced and Ann has more of a sure footing in her place at The Cloisters, it picks up. The two twists were a good touch to keep me engaged but I lowkey wish there was a confrontation or two prior to the twists. It has a little bit of dark academics vibe but not actually set in a college but a known institution.