A review by hvo
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

4.0

Intricate world-building. Very compelling protagonist because she is clever, and has her principles. But it looks like the author was twisting themselves into a knot trying to keep the stakes because our girl is clearly overpowered, and there are instances where she could have saved herself and the people around her with a simple spell but she doesn't because .... (check notes) ... that might put a target on her back instead of earning her respect ....