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Naomi Novik
ISBN 9781529100877
Rs. 960
Del Rey
A Deadly Education
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dark fantasy and magical school settings
Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education introduces the Scholomance, a treacherous magical school where survival is far from guaranteed. El Higgins, a student with powerful but unwieldy magic, must master the school's deadly environment while contending with her own dark inclinations and the constant threat of maleficaria. This novel explores themes of power, survival, and the complexities of destiny in a high-stakes academic setting.Why You Should Read? A dark fantasy twist on the magical school genre, emphasizing survival and danger. Features a complex protagonist, El Higgins, with anti-heroic tendencies and significant power. Immersive world-building that creates a unique and perilous academic environment. Explores themes of power, friendship, and the choices that define one's character.
Highlights
- Set in the Scholomance, a treacherous magical school
- Features El Higgins, a complex protagonist with anti-heroic tendencies
- Emphasizes survival and danger in a high-stakes academic setting
- Immersive world-building of a perilous magical environment
- Explores themes of power, friendship, and character-defining choices
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in the Scholomance, a treacherous magical school where survival is not guaranteed.
Who is the main character?
The main character is El Higgins, a student with powerful but unwieldy magic and dark inclinations.
What is the main conflict?
El must master the school's deadly environment while contending with her own dark nature and the constant threat of maleficaria.
What themes does the novel explore?
The novel explores themes of power, survival, destiny, friendship, and the choices that define one's character.