![]() ![]() ![]() The magical academy is definitely a magical academy, but it's unlike any I've read so far, but also completely reasonable as a school for wizards given the world Novik has established.Įl is a 16 year old girl with all the 16 year old girl drama you can think of, but it's handled so handled so fluidly that it was not only easy for me to relate to as a 30-something guy, it also played a big part into shaping El into a likeable and enjoyable character, even if you don't necessarily get that impression right out the gate. ![]() The MC, El, is technically an OP character, but the way her strength is handled by Novik makes sense in-world because of rules that apply to all the characters, not just El. That's easy to say broadly, though, so here are two very specific points I absolutely loved.įIRST: Novik has taken many common tropes in this novel and twisted them in a way that simultaneously feels totally refreshing and yet completely natural. I knew I liked Novik ever since ripping through all 9 books of Temeraire, and while A Deadly Education is a very different kind of story, it was still immensely enjoyable. ![]()
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