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Apprentice to the Villain

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer · Assistant to the Villain #2 · 432 pages · Published August 2024
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.78 / 5 across 45K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A funny, romantic Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, workplace romance, comedy. 432 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Funny. Romantic. Light.

Funny Romantic Light

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Funny Romantic Light
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Enemies to Lovers
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Book profile

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Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Romantasy
Comedy
Moods
Funny
Romantic
Light
Key Tropes
Enemies to Lovers
Workplace Romance
Comedy
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Apprentice to the Villain spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Do I need to read Apprentice to the Villain in order?

Apprentice to the Villain is book 2 in the Assistant to the Villain series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Apprentice to the Villain?

Readers who love funny and romantic stories with enemies to lovers and workplace romance. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Apprentice to the Villain?

A funny, romantic Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, workplace romance, comedy. 432 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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