55 pages • 1 hour read
Naomi NovikThe Last Graduate
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik follows a young student navigating the deadly Scholomance, a school for magically gifted children. The protagonist faces numerous challenges while striving to survive until graduation. The narrative explores themes of collaboration, resilience, and survival in a high-stakes magical environment.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Naomi Novik’s The Last Graduate continues to charm with its inventive magic system and well-developed characters. Reviewers praise its rich world-building and gripping, fast-paced narrative. However, some critics mention the story occasionally drags and the ending feels abrupt. Overall, it's a compelling sequel that keeps readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.
Who Should Read The Last Graduate?
Readers who relish dark academia, magical schools, and complex characters will enjoy Naomi Novik's The Last Graduate. Fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and Lev Grossman's The Magicians will find its intricate world-building and morally ambiguous protagonists compelling.