The Name of the Wind
The Name of the Wind is a visible Magic School trope pick with Kingkiller #1, 1/5 Sweet, and 662 pages, very long commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Magic School
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Magic School trope picks on Sort By Cravings: 13 books, average spice 1.4/5, from 0/5 Clean (A Wizard of Earthsea) to 4/5 Spicy (A Marvellous Light), 197–662 pages. Start with The Name of the Wind by The Name of the Wind (1/5 Sweet, 662 pages).
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Spice breakdown
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Trope breakdown
Follow these trope cues when you want the same emotional engine in a different book or guide.
- Magic School
- Unreliable Narrator
- Chosen One
- Coming Of Age
- Enemies To Lovers
Pacing and commitment
- 662 pages
- long commitment
Fast answer
Magic School books that are easier to choose from
Magic School trope picks on Sort By Cravings: 13 books, average spice 1.4/5, from 0/5 Clean (A Wizard of Earthsea) to 4/5 Spicy (A Marvellous Light), 197–662 pages. Start with The Name of the Wind by The Name of the Wind (1/5 Sweet, 662 pages).
Ratings are Sort By Cravings' own 0–5 spice scale. Reading order, audiobook and Kindle Unlimited status are only shown when verified — see how we rate.
- 13 visible profile links
- 0/5 lane
- 0/5 Clean to 4/5 Spicy
- 197 pages to 662 pages
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Best first profile
The Name of the Wind is the first visible path in this trope guide.
Open The Name of the WindGentlest heat
A Wizard of Earthsea is the lowest visible spice option at 0/5 Clean.
Open A Wizard of EarthseaHighest heat
A Marvellous Light has the highest visible spice signal at 4/5 Spicy.
Open A Marvellous LightShortest commitment
A Wizard of Earthsea is the quickest visible commitment at 197 pages.
Open A Wizard of EarthseaCategory profile
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Fit signals
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Next-step paths
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Visible picks
13 visible Magic School profiles
A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of EarthseaA Wizard of Earthsea spice levelA Wizard of Earthsea content warningsA Wizard of Earthsea Ursula K. Le Guin
A Wizard of Earthsea is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 197 pages, quick commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
A Marvellous Light
A Marvellous LightA Marvellous Light spice levelA Marvellous Light content warningsA Marvellous Light Freya Marske
A Marvellous Light is a visible Magic School trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 384 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
A Power Unbound
A Power UnboundA Power Unbound spice levelA Power Unbound content warningsA Power Unbound Freya Marske
A Power Unbound is a visible Magic School trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 384 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
The Magpie Lord
The Magpie LordThe Magpie Lord spice levelThe Magpie Lord content warningsThe Magpie Lord KJ Charles
The Magpie Lord is a visible Magic School trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 222 pages, quick commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — 0/5 | Sort
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone spice levelHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone content warningsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — 0/5 | Sort is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 309 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Matilda
MatildaMatilda spice levelMatilda content warningsMatilda Roald Dahl
Matilda is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 240 pages, quick commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
The Secret of Platform 13
The Secret of Platform 13The Secret of Platform 13 spice levelThe Secret of Platform 13 content warningsThe Secret of Platform 13 Eva Ibbotson
The Secret of Platform 13 is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 231 pages, quick commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Of Blood and Bone
Of Blood and BoneOf Blood and Bone spice levelOf Blood and Bone content warningsOf Blood and Bone Nora Roberts
Of Blood and Bone is a visible Magic School trope pick with 2/5, 2/5 Warm, and 464 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Year One
Year OneYear One spice levelYear One content warningsYear One Nora Roberts
Year One is a visible Magic School trope pick with 2/5, 2/5 Warm, and 432 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Blue LilyLily BlueBlue LilyBlue Lily
Blue Lily, Lily Blue is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 391 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Sisters of Sword and Song
Sisters of Sword and SongSisters of Sword and Song spice levelSisters of Sword and Song content warningsSisters of Sword and Song Rebecca Ross
Sisters of Sword and Song is a visible Magic School trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 464 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Carry On
Carry OnCarry On spice levelCarry On content warningsCarry On Rainbow Rowell
Carry On is a visible Magic School trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 516 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Comparison table
Compare Magic School books side by side
| # | Book | Lane | Spice | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Name of the Wind by The Name of the Wind | Kingkiller #1 | 1/5 Sweet | 662 pages |
| 2 | A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 197 pages |
| 3 | A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 384 pages |
| 4 | A Power Unbound by Freya Marske | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 384 pages |
| 5 | The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 222 pages |
| 6 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — 0/5 | Sort by J.K. Rowling | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 309 pages |
| 7 | Matilda by Roald Dahl | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 240 pages |
| 8 | The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 231 pages |
| 9 | Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts | 2/5 | 2/5 Warm | 464 pages |
| 10 | Year One by Nora Roberts | 2/5 | 2/5 Warm | 432 pages |
| 11 | Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 391 pages |
| 12 | Sisters of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 464 pages |
| 13 | Carry On by Rainbow Rowell | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 516 pages |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Magic School books
What Magic School book should I read first?
Start with The Name of the Wind by The Name of the Wind: 1/5 Sweet, 662 pages. It is the strongest Magic School match on this list; the table below compares all 13 by spice, genre and length.
How spicy are Magic School books?
On Sort By Cravings' 0–5 scale, Magic School books here average 1.4/5. The gentlest is A Wizard of Earthsea at 0/5 Clean; the hottest is A Marvellous Light at 4/5 Spicy.
Is there a Magic School book with no spice?
Yes. A Wizard of Earthsea is 0/5 Clean and the gentlest Magic School pick here.
What is the shortest Magic School book here?
A Wizard of Earthsea at 197 pages. The longest is The Name of the Wind at 662 pages.
Are all Magic School books the same kind of read?
No. They share one trope, but genre, spice, pacing and series context vary; each row links to a full profile with content heads-ups before you buy.
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