A review by egkaetzel
The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I requested the ARC for this book because I really loved The Magicians Daughter, and HG Parry did not disappoint! This book has so many of the fun elements I enjoy- magical schools, an unlikely loner welcomed into a sparkling group of friends, dark academia, fae magic, it’s all there. And yet the book doesn’t feel stale, and even if you can guess where it’s going at times there is still something to be surprised by, and you’ll enjoy the ride nonetheless. 

It never veers as dark as A Secret History or Babel I and I actually like that. The Magicians Daughter is very similar tonally, so if enjoyed that you’re likely to enjoy this book. The focus is definitely on the four friends as opposed to the workings of magic or the details of the fae, you get very little insight into the magic system, but worth the read if you would like a blend of the ‘4 friends with a secret’ genre in a magical setting. 

Thanks to Redhook for the ARC.