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This sounds interesting, but the blurb describes it as "in the tradition of Lev Grossman" and I really hated The Magicians. Is there any chance I might still like this book?

Ben Hello, fellow person who disliked The Magicians! I think the only similarity here is that both books involve a main character going to a magic college…moreHello, fellow person who disliked The Magicians! I think the only similarity here is that both books involve a main character going to a magic college in America.(less)

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I would LOVE to read a prequel to this book, or learn more about Robert's daughter! Or just another novel set in the same universe. Any chances?

Abigail Carlin Yes. This was part of a two-book contract with Simon and Schuster. According to Miller, there is no release date for the second book yet, but it is in…moreYes. This was part of a two-book contract with Simon and Schuster. According to Miller, there is no release date for the second book yet, but it is in revisions, and tentatively scheduled for summer 2019.(less)

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is this a memoir?

Abigail Carlin This is a fantasy novel. It is somewhat in the style of a memoir, in that it purports to be written by the character at a later date.

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Any idea if this is going to be part of a series or just a standalone?

Angie The next book will be published June 1,2019.

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Some of the reviews have me confused. Are women the villains in this book?

Linda The story takes place in a fantasy setting in which women are more capable than men at a particular magical technique, which gives them more power ear…moreThe story takes place in a fantasy setting in which women are more capable than men at a particular magical technique, which gives them more power earlier in their society than in our reality. That means that there are more active, visible women in general, both as protagonists and antagonists. Women, like most segments of the population, are not a monolith; they have a variety of characteristics and motives.(less)

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