A review by francestea
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really enjoyed reading the physical book last year (a magic school + angsty teens + no adults/teachers + monsters looming in every corner= a great premise). To refresh for book 2 I listened to the book 1 audiobook and the narrator is great. I noticed that hearing it read out loud, El is somehow even more angsty and unlikeable with all the attitude and inflection. Anyhow, its a dark, fun, and fairly quick read. I look forward to book 2.
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