The Magician King by Lev Grossman [Paperback, Little Shop of Stories]

The sequel to The Magicians, this is another sharp fantasy novel. It continues to be a blend of post-graduate Harry Potter and Narnia. Couldn’t put it down.

There was one scene that was difficult to read in its darkness, and it gives me hesitation to recommend it to my almost-13 year old because of it. But… it does succeed in being seriously dark and gritty fantasy as a result.

I’ve already got the next one on hand to start. No break in continuity!