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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver comes the first book of the Scholomance trilogy, the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic.FINALIST FOR THE LODESTAR AWARD • “The dark school of magic I’ve been waiting for.”—Katherine Arden, author of Winternight TrilogyI decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life.Everyone loves Orion Lake. Everyone else, that is. Far as I’m concerned, he can keep his flashy combat magic to himself. I’m not joining his pack of adoring fans. I don’t need help surviving the Scholomance, even if they do. Forget the hordes of monsters and cursed artifacts, I’m probably the most dangerous thing in the place. Just give me a chance and I’ll level mountains and kill untold millions, make myself the dark queen of the world. At least, that’s what the world expects. Most of the other students in here would be delighted if Orion killed me like one more evil thing that’s crawled out of the drains. Sometimes I think they want me to turn into the evil witch they assume I am. The school certainly does. But the Scholomance isn’t getting what it wants from me. And neither is Orion Lake. I may not be anyone’s idea of the shining hero, but I’m going to make it out of this place alive, and I’m not going to slaughter thousands to do it, either. Although I’m giving serious consideration to just one.With flawless mastery, Naomi Novik creates a school bursting with magic like you’ve never seen before, and a heroine for the ages—a character so sharply realized and so richly nuanced that she will live on in hearts and minds for generations to come.

The magic of the Scholomance trilogy continues in The Last Graduate“The can’t-miss fantasy of fall 2020, a brutal coming-of-power story steeped in the aesthetics of dark academia. . . . A Deadly Education will cement Naomi Novik’s place as one of the greatest and most versatile fantasy writers of our time.”—BookPage (starred review) “A must-read . . . Novik puts a refreshingly dark, adult spin on the magical boarding school. . . . Readers will delight in the push-and-pull of El and Orion’s relationship, the fantastically detailed world, the clever magic system, and the matter-of-fact diversity of the student body.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In the captivating world of "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novik, we are introduced to El, a young woman living in the Scholomance, a magical school like no other. This is not your typical boarding school; it's a place where danger lurks around every corner, and students must learn to survive in a world filled with deadly magic and ancient curses.

El, like all other students at the Scholomance, is exceptional in her own way. She possesses a rare talent for wielding magic, but she struggles to control her powers. Her journey takes her through a series of trials and challenges, both magical and personal, as she fights to understand herself and her place in this extraordinary world.

As El navigates the perils of the Scholomance, she discovers the secrets of its dark history and the hidden forces at play. She encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, including her enigmatic professors, her fellow students who are equally talented and ambitious, and mysterious entities that threaten the very existence of the school.

"A Deadly Education" is a thrilling and immersive tale that blends fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age themes. Novik's writing captivates readers with its wit, humor, and depth of characterization. She creates a world where magic is both awe-inspiring and dangerous, and where students must learn to navigate its complexities in order to survive.

This novel is a must-read for fans of dark academia, fantasy, and stories that explore the boundaries of power and friendship. Novik's unique storytelling style and intricate world-building will leave readers enthralled until the very last page.