Book Review: The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

  • Source: I received an advance copy of this book on NetGalley. I also pre-ordered it as soon as possible because I am a huge Naomi Novik fan and loved the first book in this series.

  • My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (see my review on Goodreads)

The Last Graduate is everything I wanted in a sequel to A Deadly Education. I adore El and her entire voice and attitude and character so much. The Scholomance is a scary and intense place to be, and El was put to the test hardcore. I loved every second of it. I love how each character has their own challenges and struggles and has to use so much ingenuity to solve problems and stay the hell alive in this place. The creativity, energy, and mental fortitude required of every single student in that place is unimaginable. I love how El doesn't give Orion (or anyone else) any slack whatsoever and doesn't let them get away with bullshit. But at the same time she can bring people together in such powerful and meaningful ways that showcase her strength and the intensity they're all facing in that death trap. I don't know how much more I can say without just spewing out spoilers, so let's just say I FREAKING LOVED IT and OH MY GOD THAT ENDING. I need the next book like YESTERDAY.

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