Books by Soman Chainani and Complete Book Reviews

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Rise of the School for Good and Evil (School for Good and Evil)
Soman Chainani, illus. by RaidesArt. HarperCollins, $18.99 (368p) ISBN 978-0-06-316152-8
In this provocative prequel to the School for Good and Evil series, Chainani expands on the world’s mythos by returning to the institution’s earliest days. Following golden-skinned Rhian and “milky-white” Rafal’s appointments as Masters at the...
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Young World
Young World
Soman Chainani. Random House, $21.99 (480p) ISBN 978-0-593-90518-0
A 17-year-old’s attempt to impress his crush kicks off a series of events that culminate in his inauguration as president of the United States in this exhilarating YA debut from Chainani (the School for Good and Evil series). As the U.S....
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The School for Good and Evil
The School for Good and Evil
Soman Chainani, illus. by Iacopo Bruno. Harper, $16.99 (496p) ISBN 978-0-06-210489-2
At first glance, Chainani's debut appears to resemble the trend-following herd. There's the secret school that sorts its students into apparently predestined categories, courtesy of J.K. Rowling. There's the knowing, slightly shocking narration,...
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