Welcome to this week’s edition of Wishlist Wednesday! Today I am featuring A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. I am really excited about this new YA fantasy series releasing this fall.
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about and have yet to read. It is a spin-off of the original meme, Waiting on Wednesday, that was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine.
THIS WEEK’S WOW: A Deadly Education
Title: A Deadly EducationAuthor: Naomi Novik
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication Date: September 29, 2020
From the New York Times bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver comes the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic.
I 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 me to do. 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 itself 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 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.
Thoughts
There is so much about this book that has my interest piqued. The fact that it is being hailed as a feminist Harry Potter and it has dark magic makes this one of my highly anticipated books of the year. I haven’t read the author’s previous works, but I have heard great things. Definitely one that I can’t wait for!
About Naomi Novik
An avid reader of fantasy literature since age six, when she first made her way through The Lord of the Rings, Naomi Novik is also a history buff with a particular interest in the Napoleonic era and a fondness for the work of Patrick O’Brian and Jane Austen. She studied English literature at Brown University, and did graduate work in computer science at Columbia University before leaving to participate in the design and development of the computer game Neverwinter Nights: Shadow of Undrentide. Over the course of a brief winter sojourn spent working on the game in Edmonton, Canada (accompanied by a truly alarming coat that now lives brooding in the depths of her closet), she realized she preferred writing to programming, and on returning to New York, decided to try her hand at novels.
I’m convulsed with jealousy! Such an ugly emotion… I’ve requested this on NG to no avail:((. And I LOVE her books! I hope you enjoy this one – yes… really I do.
Ooooh! I had no idea that it was up on NG! I will have to try my luck as well. 🙂
The synopsis sure sounds good. I’m curious now!
Laura Thomas recently posted…Carolina Beach Boxed Set by Cecy Robson ~ Release Day Giveaway
It sounds so unique! 🙂
Oh this cover is gorgeous! I can’t wait! x
Same! I love the cover as well. 🙂
Oh my god this sounds amazing!!! I can’t believe this is the first time I’m hearing about this book. I’ll be adding this on my Goodreads and impatiently counting off the days until its publication for sure. Great pick! <3 😀
Haha! SAME!! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
That really does sound like a great read. I do love a good fantasy story.
Fingers crossed that it delivers! 🙂
I forgot about this book; I am so intrigued!
Amber Elise @ Du Livre recently posted…It Continues: May 2020
It is one that I remember learning about a while back as well. 😉
I’m loving the sounds of this one and have had my eye on it for some time. Great choice!
I hope that we both love it! 🙂
I really need to read something by this author! Great pick! You can check out my Wednesday post in the link below.
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature) recently posted…Lisa’s Looking Forward To #65 – June 16th, 2020
I am really excited to give it a try! 🙂
I keep forgetting how many awesome books will be released in the second half of 2020. This one is on my wishlist too!
Stephanie @ Bookfever recently posted…Release Blitz: Neighbors And Favors by Kate Davis + Giveaway (INTL)
There really are! I can’t wait for fall. (did I just say that?! lol) 🙂
I LOVE how it sounds and the cover is minimalist and perfect 😍👏🏻
I am super excited for it! 🙂
What a fun twist!
Right?! I can’t wait to find out how it all works out. 🙂
I love that cover!
Same! 🙂
“I decided that Orion Lake needed to die after the second time he saved my life.” Wow, the first sentence of the summary is already thrilling and I have the question “why”. The rest of the summary sounds like this heroine could be a female Harry Potter, indeed. And I am already hooked! Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Happy reading and stay safe and well.
Vi @Inkvotary recently posted…Waiting On Wednesday #135 – Vortex-Das Mädchen, Das Die Zeit Durchbrach by Anna Benning
I’m not much for fantasy, but this does sound good!
Ooh sounds good! I haven’t read Naomi Novik yet but I’ve heard good things, of course.
Greg recently posted…Tales From The Loop Ep. 3 Stasis
I haven’t read any Naomi Novik but this sounds amazing and really unique. I’m interested to find out what you think of it!
http://notesbyj.com/
I am really looking forward to this one as well. I have only read one of Novik’s books, but I loved it. I hope you enjoy this one when you read it!
ooh this sounds amazing!! I need it. I also hadn’t heard of it, so thanks for sharing. I’ve heard great things about the author’s other work too.
Lauren
I’m super excited for this book!
Raven @ Dreamy Addictions recently posted…Spin the Dawn (The Blood of Stars #1) by Elizabeth Lim [Review]
The cover grabbed my attention! Can’t wait to read this!