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The Last Graduate (The Scholomance, #2)

Naomi Novik
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The Last Graduate (The Scholomance, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Naomi Novik

The Last Graduate (The Scholomance, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scholomance • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik follows a young student navigating the deadly Scholomance, a school for magically gifted children. The protagonist faces numerous challenges while striving to survive until graduation. The narrative explores themes of collaboration, resilience, and survival in a high-stakes magical environment.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

123,227 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Naomi Novik’s The Last Graduate continues to charm with its inventive magic system and well-developed characters. Reviewers praise its rich world-building and gripping, fast-paced narrative. However, some critics mention the story occasionally drags and the ending feels abrupt. Overall, it's a compelling sequel that keeps readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Graduate (The Scholomance, #2)?

Readers who relish dark academia, magical schools, and complex characters will enjoy Naomi Novik's The Last Graduate. Fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and Lev Grossman's The Magicians will find its intricate world-building and morally ambiguous protagonists compelling.

4.4

123,227 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scholomance • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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