Book guide
The Magicians
Magic is real—and it may be the thing that breaks Quentin Coldwater.
Genre and trope pairingsFantasyTraining scenesFantasyFound powerFantasyQuestFantasyMagical schoolFantasyPortal fantasyEpic FantasyFound powerEpic FantasyQuestLiteraryComing of age
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About The Magicians
Brilliant, unhappy Quentin Coldwater discovers Brakebills, a hidden college of magic in upstate New York, where power is thrilling but dangerous. When a childhood fantasy world proves real, Quentin and his friends find that wonder, ambition, and escape can carry brutal costs.
Reading signals
- Spice
- Medium
- Darkness
- Dark
- Pacing
- Balanced
Series
The Magicians Trilogy · Book 1 of 3
Content warnings
- alcoholism
- violence
- alcohol
- death
- addiction
- injury detail
- blood
- sexism
- infidelity
- sexual content
- misogyny
- mental illness
- cursing
- toxic relationship
- toxic friendship
- grief
- ableism
- suicidal thoughts
- drug use
- animal death
- gore
- rape
- murder
- emotional abuse
- homophobia
- bullying
- fatphobia
- drug abuse
- body shaming
- cannibalism
- sexual assault
- animal cruelty
- adult/minor relationships
- gun violence
- war
- classism
