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A review by thattheatrekid
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This being the second time I read this, it was much less confusing. I liked it but it was not necessarily a satisfying read; it took willpower to continue reading it. The end didn’t feel very strong and I still can’t figure out if Agatha and Sophie’s kiss was romantic or platonic?? You don’t generally go kissing your dead best friend (though I can allow it because it’s a fairy tale), but especially on the lips. Sent a confusing message. I also couldn’t tell if other characters were gay or not. It was a fun plane read but really a bit over the top and predictable yet frustratingly flimsy with back-and-forth character arcs.