The Scholomance
2 books
The Scholomance series by Naomi Novik has 2 books. Start with A Deadly Education (2020), then read the rest in the order below.
The Scholomance reading order
A Deadly Education
Naomi Novik
Enter a magical school where survival is far from guaranteed. A Deadly Education follows El Higgins, a dark sorceress-in-training at Scholomance, an elite and notoriously lethal academy where students must navigate not only rigorous magical instruction but also the school's own deadly architecture and the malevolent creatures that lurk within its halls. With her cynical wit and pragmatic approach to magic, El must forge unlikely alliances and master dangerous spells to stay alive in an institution designed to kill. Naomi Novik crafts a darkly witty coming-of-age fantasy that subverts the typical magical school narrative, blending sharp humor with genuine peril and exploring themes of power, prejudice, and survival. This is a thrilling tale of ambition and resilience where the greatest threat may not be the monsters in the corridors, but the system itself.
The Last Graduate
Naomi Novik
In the thrilling conclusion to Naomi Novik's Scholomance series, Galadriel Higgins faces her final year at a deadly magical academy where survival is the only goal. As graduation looms, El must confront not only the monstrous creatures that inhabit the school but also the very nature of the Scholomance itself. This installment delves deeper into the complex relationship between students and their sentient, dangerous environment, exploring themes of sacrifice, responsibility, and the true meaning of power. Novik masterfully blends dark humor, intricate world-building, and a compelling protagonist to deliver a satisfying and unforgettable finale.