Reviews

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

javachipfrap's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

mlindley's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zoezie's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

selinanoelle's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

bridgeofbooks's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

andysshelf's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

4.0

psykobilliethekid's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

islandkate763's review against another edition

4.0

If Hogwarts tried to kill its students and Hermione was the Chosen One but with Slytherin tendencies. This book was great fun from start to finish. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Reread Sept 2023: finally getting around to reading the rest of the series so I did a reread of the first book to remind myself what had gone before. Holds up just as well on the reread. Excited to continue the series now that it’s complete.

saturdayreaderinpink's review against another edition

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed A Deadly Education! The author has definite skill in setting up story elements that pay off (and continue to do so in the rest of the series.) The main character, El, is the most spiteful and cynical pov I’ve ever enjoyed. And the kicker is… she’s a truly good person. Her rage fuels a stubbornness to always do good, and make the noble choice. It’s unique. And I love that the Scholomance series, including the first book, puts attention to what a wizard world would look like on a global scale.

adumundead's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0