by Lev Grossman
First published 2014
Quentin Coldwater, a former student at the magical Brakebills College, has settled into a quiet life as the king of the magical land of Fillory. But his hard-won peace is shattered when a threat emerges from the depths of the magical realm, forcing him to return to the land he once fled. Quentin must confront his own demons, including the loss of his true love, as he fights to protect Fillory and its inhabitants from a powerful and ancient evil. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Quentin must summon all his magical prowess and cunning to overcome the darkness and reclaim his destiny.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Fillory, Brakebills College
Period: 21st-century
401 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books