THE NEW CLASS IS HERE! As the newly welcomed hedge Magicians and the traditional students come together for the first time in Brakebills history, things go wrong. A horrible accident leaves a student dead-and the only way to keep it a secret is for the two groups to work together. But the only way to make it right may be to work together to keep it a secret...
I shouldn't have been surprised, but I wasn't expecting the series to get serious that quickly. That seriousness makes this series much more special since it's not taking any time with unnecessary plot elements. For this being a continuation of Grossman's original work, the series has found a way to distinguish itself from anything seen before but that sense of familiarity isn't completely gone. Read Full Review
Fans of the Magicians series will enjoy seeing their favorite characters in the compromised situation while others will appreciate a more adult exploration that feels like Murders in the Rue Morgue if it was set at Hogwart's. Read Full Review