If you were fascinated by El's struggle to survive the Scholomance and the constant sense of danger, you'll be drawn to Quentin Coldwater's journey at Brakebills, a magical school with its own perilous challenges and an environment where magic is as dangerous as it is alluring. The school's trials and the looming threats beyond its walls create a similarly goal-driven, high-stakes narrative.

If you appreciated Galadriel's evolution from a prickly, isolated student to a hero fighting for more than just herself, you'll love Elisabeth Scrivener's growth as she confronts corrupt authorities and forbidden magic. Both protagonists face their flaws head-on and emerge stronger through their trials.

If El's dry wit and sarcasm kept you entertained even in the Scholomance's bleakest moments, Gideon's irreverent humor and banter will delight you. The narrative balances grim magical peril with sharp, laugh-out-loud commentary and clever dialogue.

Drawn to the Scholomance's detailed world—the lore, the monsters, and the social structures? You'll be captivated by the magical New York of this novel, where families vie for power through rituals and duels, and the magic system is as complex and dangerous as the secrets behind it.

If you were compelled by El's constant struggle with the darkness inside her and her refusal to take the easy, destructive path, you'll be riveted by Rin's journey as she grapples with her own immense power and the harrowing choices she must make. Both heroines tread the line between hero and anti-hero in worlds where magic exacts a terrible price.