So I enjoyed A Deadly Education, but I also found it kinda boring ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'm really not quite sure what the point/plot was; I felt the plot was mostly driven by the school year (sorta like HP to be honest). But it was also enjoyable to meander around the school and learn and try to figure out how things worked. I think I just enjoyed the setting and kinda drama of the book. I see why El could totally bother other people, but she didn't really bother me, I just rolled my eyes at her at times. Don't go into this for the characters or plot, but if you like school settings, monster fighting/survival, or school drama then you might enjoy trying this.