The Magicians

Oh man. How can I NOT be disappointed that my rating is so low? This book is touted (by people other than the author) as a grown-up Harry Potter. Any millenial's fever dream, right? Certainly was mine.

Let it be known that this is in no way, shape, or form similar to Harry Potter. They are nothing alike. This is because The Magicians is severely lacking in the warmth and heart that JK Rowling wove into her tales, hence making them tender and unforgettable. The only reason anyone could say this is like Harry Potter is because it takes place at a magical school.

None of the characters are fleshed-out enough to be interesting or even memorable. I wasn't invested in anything they were doing. The magic goings-on aren't interesting either, oddly enough. The whole setting is pretty bleak and uncomfortable, rather than awe-inspiring and intricate.

I had to stop reading at the part with the geese. WTF was that about?! Silly.

It hurts my heart that I didn't like this book, because it was one that I was saving for a special occasion. Just wasn't my thing. It could be so easily saved, too–add some characters that are vivid and inspired! Ah well.