The Magicians
Lev Grossman
689 pages
Quentin Coldwater's life is changed forever by an apparently chance encounter: when he turns up for his entrance interview to Princeton he finds his interviewer dead - but a strange envelope bearing his name leads him down a very different path.
It's not poorly written, but the characters can be quite frustrating, making you feel like you want to murder every one of them.
The protagonist may be unlikable and the story might feel flat, but it's interesting to see how it draws inspiration from Narnia, even if some feel it doesn't quite measure up.
The Magicians trilogy is a captivating series that blends fantasy with a coming-of-age story, making it a must-read for fans of magical adventures.