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A review by ashley_reya
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
So many people came up to me while I was reading this and said, “That’s on my list!” And boy does it deserve its spot.
El has such a strong voice as our narrator and I fell in love quite instantly with her witty remarks and comebacks. She is so funny and honest, her viewpoint and sarcasm are infectious. It did take me a second to remember some of her classmates names, but we got there! 😅
Novik has written a lovely coming of age tale that really dives into the complex dynamics of friendship and deciding how you want to interact with the world. Which, as I get older, seems to be what it’s all about.
El has such a strong voice as our narrator and I fell in love quite instantly with her witty remarks and comebacks. She is so funny and honest, her viewpoint and sarcasm are infectious. It did take me a second to remember some of her classmates names, but we got there! 😅
Novik has written a lovely coming of age tale that really dives into the complex dynamics of friendship and deciding how you want to interact with the world. Which, as I get older, seems to be what it’s all about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Murder and Classism