A review by elerireads
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Ah this was good fun. Not much particularly original - had a very similar set-up and vibe to Carry On, but with a bit of Hunger Games thrown in. It really reads like a kids book to me, but I can't see anything to indicate it's supposed to be, and there's even a quote on the front describing it as "dark". Anyway, given that it was recommended to me in a conversation about "trashy but enjoyable fantasy", I'd say it was exactly what I was hoping for.