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A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
4.75
adventurous funny tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I liked this book so much more than I expected to! I thought it would be a kind of throwaway book that’s just okay, but I really liked it!
El was great. She’s such a complex and multidimensional character.
Orion was a little more straightforward but a much needed counterbalance.
Liu and Aadhya were great too and I can’t wait to see more of them.
The world building is complex and takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s not difficult to grasp.
I also really liked the writing style. It’s conversational and light, very English in its humour, which I loved.
I know there is some controversy about this book, but I didn’t see it or take note if there was.
I definitely recommend giving this a go!