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A review by kates_books
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked this book, but I’m not sure if I loved it enough to continue the series.
I loved the world building of this magical school. It was much more complex than Harry Potter (almost too complex at the start).
I loved that the main character is so bold and grows in her confidence throughout the book. She starts as this angry girl with a reputation for being dark and dangerous. The story follows her calling out injustices in the school and discovering how to use her power to form genuine friendships. It’s as much about the vulnerability of forming friendships as someone who has always felt alone as it is about magic.
The “love story” between Ell and Orien was okay. It kind of had enemies to friends to lovers vibes. But it’s very much a high school relationship and not actually that many cute scenes.
Overall, it was a really interesting concept for a magical world with a unique and misunderstood heroine.
I loved the world building of this magical school. It was much more complex than Harry Potter (almost too complex at the start).
I loved that the main character is so bold and grows in her confidence throughout the book. She starts as this angry girl with a reputation for being dark and dangerous. The story follows her calling out injustices in the school and discovering how to use her power to form genuine friendships. It’s as much about the vulnerability of forming friendships as someone who has always felt alone as it is about magic.
The “love story” between Ell and Orien was okay. It kind of had enemies to friends to lovers vibes. But it’s very much a high school relationship and not actually that many cute scenes.
Overall, it was a really interesting concept for a magical world with a unique and misunderstood heroine.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death