The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes: Now a Netflix Originals Movie

The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani is an entertaining and creative sequel that essentially takes what was good about the original story and reverses it. The first book was about the equilibrium between good and evil, while this follow-up deals with the aftermath of the chaotic ending. It also portrays the theme of friendship, which is tested throughout the new reversed world. This book is one of the most creative and surprising novels. Chainani has built a new world that is bursting with magic, unexpected developments, and the dark charm of a fairy-tale. By dividing schools into “Girls” and “Boys” rather than “Good” and “Evil” is an innovative way to tell the story, which compels readers to reflect on the topics such as power, justice, and the real meaning of being a hero. The place appears deeply detailed and alive with magical woods, spells, and moments sometimes exceeding those of the first book. Furthermore, the bond of friendship between Sophie and Agatha is the main theme of the series. Chainani explores how friendships get transformed, when jealousy, pride, and fear dominate through the events of the book. The friendship plot line between the protagonists makes the plot appear more real and recognizable, even in a magical setting. One more point that the book is strong in is the well done balance between the humor and the serious parts. The book has lots of humorous situations and also choreographed fights, but it at the same time deals with deep themes of identity, loyalty, and the nature of good and evil. Chainani writes these themes in a descriptive and fantasy way, holding the readers’ attention throughout the novel. In summary, A World Without Princes is an influential sequel of The School for Good and Evil series. It contains new imaginative ideas, unexpected events and important moments. The book is built from fairy tales, magic, friendship, and bravery, a perfect combination similar to the previous book.

This is the second book of The School for Good and Evil. It picks up a few months after the ending of book one and it was AMAZING! I really want book three now! The setting is just as good as it was in book one. We are wished back in to the world of Good vs. Evil. With new twists, turns, and new characters, As well as saying hello to ones we already know. I really love how the author creates these great situations that test the boundaries of true love and friendship. I think that Sophie really is trying to be good, but she needs to look at what she is doing in a larger world view. Because, a lot of times she thinks she is doing good to save her friend and all she is really doing is saving her own skin. Agatha is learning that sometimes a friend is not all you need. Its ok when you are little. But, as you grow up you really need more. I thought that maybe they were going to turn Sophie into a boy and end the story that way. But, wow was I surprised at the turn of events. The author did an amazing job creating a mystery that you really just didn't know what was going on. You find that you were thinking one thing to only find out that the truth was out of left field of wonderful and amazing. This book will not disappoint true fans of this series. I thought it was face paced and yummy! And it still amazes me that a guy wrote this book about two little girls growing up in a world where Fairy Tales are real and Good vs. Evil might be the least of their issues.

I'm not sure whether there will be a #3 in this series. In some ways it needs one- there are a TON of loose ends (though 2 major plot arcs are at least temporarily resolved). If there is a #3, I'll probably read it. But. While I very much enjoyed the lively skewering of so many fairy-tale tropes- a lot of it did not make sense to me. In particular, the characters. Some are wracked with guilt over things that they didn't do intentionally, while they then ignore some pretty serious actions that WERE intentional. I realize this was necessary to the plot- but that means the plot was not thought out well. People changed their minds and allegiances on whim, without any reason except that the plot required it. Now, if the author was making a point that since this is fairy-tale territory, characters are NOT in fact the agents of their fates but are doomed to whatever the plot requires of them, like it or not- well, that'd be an interesting story, but this isn't that story. There is a premise of free will that is not born out in the actual plot(s). Since one of the interesting things about #1 was that people were fighting their "fates"- here, that just didn't matter. So while it was a fairly fun light read if you've read the first one, I'm not sure I recommend it; #2 avoids more questions than it answers.

this is totally I must read book if u already read the school for good and evil 1. the first book showed how friendship can overcome anything. so agatha chooses her best friend Sophie (a witch) to be her fairy tale ending. but in the second book she realizes she needs more then a friend....she needs her Prince. this final decision is made after both agatha and Prince tedros realizes the back stabbing things Sophie did behind their backs in hopes of separating them. you may first see tedros in the beginning as an evil unforgivable Prince. but when the story becomes more focused on him, you c his real emotions... the only thing I didn't like about the book that it had 3 curse words..but it's not worth lowering my rating! (that's how good this sequel is!!!!!!!!!!!) Soman Chainani is a genius! I also can't wait for the third book coming out in....2015!

Meine Tochter ist ganz begeistert von der englischen Lektüre. Toll, wenn so das Englisch lesen verbessert werden kann! Ein schönes, interessantes Jugendbuch.

It came in perfect conditions and the book inside is complex and beautiful especially the relationship between Agatha and Sophie wich in it ,Sophie finally saw how much she needed Agatha but I wish Agatha and Tedros would interract more as a couple. The ending was amazing and I can't wait for more.

Daughter really enjoyed the series. Thanks.

A WORLD WITHOUT PRINCES - SCHOOL 4 GOOD AND EVIL Although not as scrumptious as the first installment in the school for Good and Evil series, A World Without Princes was still a very enjoyable read. 📚📚 In book 2 Agatha and Sophie end up back in the School for Good and Evil. However nothing is as it was and instead of Good of Evil, it's now a school for Girls and Boys. Just like in the 1st book the Girls only wish to go home. But to make that happen they will have to find a way to change their re-opened fairytale . This time however there seem to be more players entwined into their story and that of course ups the ante when it comes to getting back home ... 📚📚 Eventhough this book's plot was more eventful than that of the previous one, for some weird reason it took me longer to get into it. Maybe because it has a slightly darker tone right from the beginning. Or maybe because the very hot & entitled prince Tedros is starting to get on my damnn nerves. I did however warm up to some of the Never girls (yep, the evil ones) simply because they always tell it like it is and are freaking hilarious without even trying ... 📚📚 To sum it all up the eventful twists, the wittiness, the whimsy, the somewhat darker magic, the pretty damnn cool Never girls and the actually quite spectaculair ending ... absolutely make me want to read "The Last Ever After" and therefore somewhere in the near future I surely will 😊 📚📚 #TheSchoolForGoodandEvil #aWorldWithoutPrinces #SomanChainani #Books #Reader #Bookstagram #ILoveBooks #Bibliophile #Fantasy #MiddleGrade

Kan man något mer än älska den här serien. Storyn är så unik. Men inte direkt passande för 9år. Kanske 12 och uppåt. Men annars älskar jag denna serie.