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A review by hannah_dv
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
- 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
4.25
Really enjoyed it!
A truly “dark” academia type novel.
I actually really warmed to El and Orion and their friends by the end and am hungry to read the next iteration.
The world-building was done well and i really enjoy the magic system and the idea of the grotesque mals that could be anywhere any time.
My only criticism is that it starts abruptly, describing the world too fast which was a bit confusing. I thought i’d accidentally picked up book 2 at first….perhaps that’s just personal preference, but it made it hard for me to get into it initially.
A truly “dark” academia type novel.
I actually really warmed to El and Orion and their friends by the end and am hungry to read the next iteration.
The world-building was done well and i really enjoy the magic system and the idea of the grotesque mals that could be anywhere any time.
My only criticism is that it starts abruptly, describing the world too fast which was a bit confusing. I thought i’d accidentally picked up book 2 at first….perhaps that’s just personal preference, but it made it hard for me to get into it initially.