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The School for Good and Evil

by Soman Chainani · The School for Good and Evil #1 · 488 pages · Published May 2013
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.85 / 5 across 130K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A whimsical, fun Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around good vs evil, friendship, school. 488 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Whimsical. Fun. Adventurous.

Whimsical Fun Adventurous

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Content notes

Violence
Good vs Evil
Friendship
School
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Middle Grade Fantasy
Fairy Tale
Moods
Whimsical
Fun
Adventurous
Key Tropes
Good vs Evil
Friendship
School
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The School for Good and Evil spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Do I need to read The School for Good and Evil in order?

The School for Good and Evil is book 1 in the The School for Good and Evil series. Start here.

Who would enjoy The School for Good and Evil?

Readers who love whimsical and fun stories with good vs evil and friendship. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

What kind of read is The School for Good and Evil?

A whimsical, fun Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around good vs evil, friendship, school. 488 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The School for Good and Evil?

Content notes include: violence. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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