A review by georgiasbookescapes
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

2.75

Galadriel Higgins, better known as El attends the magical school of Scholomance where surviving school isn’t just a privilege but a task of hard work. There are no teachers and most everything is out to kill you. 

This is the perfect book for most all fans of HP. But better if you want a fantasy book that drops you in the story with minimal initial world building, the most sarcastic heroine and a school that’s designed to kill you unless you learn first. There’s so many aspects and ways I can see why this book is beloved. But as it turned out despite loving the sarcastic MC, being dropped into a fantasy world doesn’t really suit me that much with it not being my theme of choice. Nonetheless thank you Jacinta for getting me to read something different again for my 12 books recommended by 12 friends! 🥰