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"a story about a boy who goes to an academy to train villains. the boy is a genius at figuring out systems"
August 9, 2026
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Young Adult Science Fiction About a Genius in Villain School
The book you are looking for is Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks. It follows Cadel Piggott, a seven-year-old math and computer prodigy who is enrolled in the Axis Institute, a school for world-class criminals and masterminds. Cadel's unique brilliance lies in his ability to understand and manipulate complex systems, though he eventually begins to question his path as a villain in training.
Confirmed match: Evil Genius (Genius #1) by Catherine Jinks
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