A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
YA Fantasy | 320 Pages | Published: 2020
Use the following questions to jumpstart your discussion about A Deadly Education:
1. The magic system in Scholomance is incredibly complex, with students having to learn to navigate the deadly creatures and traps within the school. How did the author use the school’s structure to enhance the tension and sense of danger? What impact does this dangerous environment have on the characters’ growth, both individually and as a group?
2. The characters in A Deadly Education are forced to grapple with difficult moral choices due to the environment they are in. How does El’s struggle with her own power and potential impact her decisions? Do you think El is justified in her fear of her powers, or does her reluctance to fully embrace them hinder her?
3. The final moments of the novel set up a potential larger conflict or series of events for the characters to face in future books. What are your predictions for the next book in the Scholomance series? What do you think will happen to El, Orion, and the other characters as they move forward in the story?