A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

A Deadly Education

Scholomance #1

Naomi Novik

313 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life. Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I’m concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I’m not joining his pack of adoring fans. I do...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 76%
mysterious 49%
tense 38%
funny 37%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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