Naomi Novik’s THE LAST GRADUATE dropped at midnight last night, and that’s a real problem for me. No, really: I have stuff I have to do today. I really shouldn’t try to squeeze it in.
But I will.
Moe Lane
PS: What’s it about? Oh, it’s part of a series about a magical school that’s horrible in every way, but the kids go because the alternatives are all worse. Novik’s a brilliant writer, and this is an excellent series: I can’t wait to hear this year’s excuse as to why they won’t give her a Hugo.
There are many requirements getting a Hugo lo these past many years.
Excellence in writing is alas no longer one of those requirements.
‘Winner of a Hugo’ now has the same connotation as ‘Oscar award winning’ – Caveat Emptor.
Out of curiosity, have you been reading the Rachel Griffin series?
It’s another boarding school for the hidden world of magic type. They’re good. And a great example that if you’re shamelessly derivative enough, you can break out the other side into startlingly original.
If you haven’t, the first hit is free: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Enlightenment-Rachel-Griffin-Books-ebook/dp/B01FVJ7DAY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=unexpected+enlightenment+rachel+griffin&qid=1632870921&sr=8-3