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The School for Good and Evil: The Complete 6-book Collection
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more!
The complete 6-book ebook collection of the bestselling fantasy adventure series, The School for Good and Evil.
Every four years, two girls are kidnapped from the village of Gavaldon. Legend has it these lost children are sent to the School for Good and Evil, the fabled institution where they become fairytale heroes or villains.
With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White at the School for Good. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black dresses and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil.
But the two girls soon find their fortunes reversed. What if the mistake is actually the first clue to discovering who Sophie and Agatha really are? Neither of them could predict the danger and adventure that lies ahead – and their friendship will be key.
The complete 6-book ebook collection of the bestselling fantasy adventure series, The School for Good and Evil.
Every four years, two girls are kidnapped from the village of Gavaldon. Legend has it these lost children are sent to the School for Good and Evil, the fabled institution where they become fairytale heroes or villains.
With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White at the School for Good. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black dresses and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil.
But the two girls soon find their fortunes reversed. What if the mistake is actually the first clue to discovering who Sophie and Agatha really are? Neither of them could predict the danger and adventure that lies ahead – and their friendship will be key.
2561 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 11, 2020
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About the author
Soman Chainani
37 books7,695 followersSoman Chainani’s debut series, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, has sold over 4.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries.
His book of retold fairytales, BEASTS & BEAUTY, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000.
EverNever World, his decade-long franchise of fairy tales and fantasy, continues to expand. Together, these books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 50 weeks.
In 2026, Soman unveils a brand new universe with YOUNG WORLD, a global political thriller.
In his career, Soman has visited more than 800 schools around the world, where he continues to share his secret with students of all ages: that reading is the path to a better life.
His book of retold fairytales, BEASTS & BEAUTY, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000.
EverNever World, his decade-long franchise of fairy tales and fantasy, continues to expand. Together, these books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 50 weeks.
In 2026, Soman unveils a brand new universe with YOUNG WORLD, a global political thriller.
In his career, Soman has visited more than 800 schools around the world, where he continues to share his secret with students of all ages: that reading is the path to a better life.
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July 21, 2020
These books are page turners for sure!! They are creative with complicated yet interesting story lines and satisfying endings. You will wonder why you’ve never read these before! I fully recommend them ;)
February 7, 2025
Read the whole series and, of course, were so much better than the netflix version.
June 15, 2023
I read these books after watching the movie on Netflix. The movie was good, cringey but good.
I fell in love with these books, my favourite was the second book when it was the school of girls and boys and tedros was in his villain era.
Agatha and Tedros were an amazing couple to watch fall in love, even if I wanted to push their heads together multiple times.
Sophie... my god was annoying at times, the time she told agatha she wouldn't be a good queen and to let tedros go and got inside her head for her selfish reasons really put me off her and although she did redeem herself later on I could never quite let that go, like that was her best friends true love and she still tried to sabotage it????
Hort my love deserves all the praises!!! man was a saint
The coven??? babies loved them sm, basically carried the books.
I really loved the last two books the plot twists in them were amazing.
Merlin as a baby was cute af<3
I fell in love with these books, my favourite was the second book when it was the school of girls and boys and tedros was in his villain era.
Agatha and Tedros were an amazing couple to watch fall in love, even if I wanted to push their heads together multiple times.
Sophie... my god was annoying at times, the time she told agatha she wouldn't be a good queen and to let tedros go and got inside her head for her selfish reasons really put me off her and although she did redeem herself later on I could never quite let that go, like that was her best friends true love and she still tried to sabotage it????
Hort my love deserves all the praises!!! man was a saint
The coven??? babies loved them sm, basically carried the books.
I really loved the last two books the plot twists in them were amazing.
Merlin as a baby was cute af<3
February 19, 2024
This book series got me through shit
May 23, 2024
Loved it. Strangely addictive. Need to watch the series now
September 21, 2023
Amazing Story!
This is honestly a wonderful series! I got so attached to these books, I love them! They are fantasy type books, but they have so much more in them, there's romance, and drama🎭, you get attached to the characters because you get to know them so well, you get to know everything about them, and you end up hanging on there every word, wondering what will happen next. Theres always something new, interesting, and mysterious. Theres always a new mystery to be solved, it gets you interested and just constantly wanting to keep reading to find out whats next.I was so sad when it was over and there was nothing else to read, but at the same time im glad it had a good ending😊 This is one of my new favorite series to read, and I will definitely reread this again in the future.
This is honestly a wonderful series! I got so attached to these books, I love them! They are fantasy type books, but they have so much more in them, there's romance, and drama🎭, you get attached to the characters because you get to know them so well, you get to know everything about them, and you end up hanging on there every word, wondering what will happen next. Theres always something new, interesting, and mysterious. Theres always a new mystery to be solved, it gets you interested and just constantly wanting to keep reading to find out whats next.I was so sad when it was over and there was nothing else to read, but at the same time im glad it had a good ending😊 This is one of my new favorite series to read, and I will definitely reread this again in the future.
March 3, 2024
I absolutely loved the twists and turns in the 'School for Good and Evil' series as readers attempt to connect the past and present. It's a fantastic coming-of-age book that helps young girls realize friendships and relationships require balance. The message is clear: you don't need any type of relationship that isn't meaningful. However, it's essential to understand that no relationship is perfect. That doesn't mean you should give up on it. Instead, talk to your friends/family member/significant other, find out why there's trouble, and work together to resolve it. The magic of a true connection is worth the uncomfortable conversations and apologies.
April 16, 2025
It's aimed for young adults, so don't expect Shakespeare. 10/10 FUN series in a way you would not expect. Lots of love triangles, sisterhood, drama and epic storytime battling! These type of novels are fun when you don't have someone in your ear telling you theyre childish... sometimes it's good to read a whimsical cliche magical novel & the school of good & evil is a good take on the idea of fairytale lands.
December 9, 2025
Ik vond de film erg leuk dus ik wilde de boeken eens proberen. Ze zijn een pak donkerder dan de film maar toch nog wel met humor. En man, zoveel verrassingen. Dat true love en happily ever after klinkt vervelend maar hier gaat het alle kanten uit. Ik kon echt niet stoppen met lezen, 6 boeken lang.
October 14, 2022
Loved this series with all my heart. Although at times I hated Sophie for her actions the storyline always brought me back. The author has a way of sucking you into the fantasy world and you'll never want to leave.
February 17, 2024
This was the most boring thing ever. It started off good in the first book, and then it turned so boring untill the end and THEN it became intresting. And I read the second book, and this pattern just continued, untill the second last book, that one was decent.
July 11, 2024
Read all six, they all are like 2.5-4 star books tbh with quest for glory being my favourite, I can’t remember but one that Tedros finds his mother is really great. This technically counts as six books but Goodreads didn’t have them all
October 5, 2025
Fantastic book
I read this book years ago in high-school. I fell in love with this series, reading each book as soon as it came out. Rereading it always brings me a great sense of comfort.
I read this book years ago in high-school. I fell in love with this series, reading each book as soon as it came out. Rereading it always brings me a great sense of comfort.
August 4, 2020
So good!
March 28, 2022
Really well written and tells a wonderful story.
October 21, 2022
I still like it but it definitely could have been better 🥲
March 18, 2023
was the first one better in every way?? definitely
still a banger tho lady lesso slays so effortlessly
still a banger tho lady lesso slays so effortlessly
October 28, 2023
Loved this book series so much it was so good defo recommended if you love fantasy and adventure. It was fab
November 8, 2023
It is amazing so much twists, betrayals, and murder especially in the sixth book and it is so mind blowing.
May 20, 2024
The First book starts off roughly but becomes good towards the second book
August 24, 2024
There was a little head hoping, but the story is otherwise engaging. It ties up neatly in the end.
October 11, 2024
a childhood favorite, it made me lose hours of sleep and cry
April 5, 2025
great read!
Such a good story of love, faith, and friendship with amazing twists on all the cherished fairy tales. A must read!
Such a good story of love, faith, and friendship with amazing twists on all the cherished fairy tales. A must read!
April 28, 2025
loved it, got a bit long winded at times but so good
June 26, 2025
I LOVE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL!!! I love the characters and the plot. So recommend!!!
September 20, 2025
theres a meme that goes "why do u like __ so much," and replied w "im glad u asked" followed by a 6 hour voice message and thats how i feel abt this stupid STUPID series
November 28, 2025
Could not put this book down though the first book is slow and hard to read but totally worth it
August 11, 2024
Good book
December 24, 2023
AAAAA ♾️ STARS
September 28, 2022
4 star average across all 6 books; I favoured books 1,5, and 6.
Soman Chainani had me at "Sophie had waited her whole life to be kidnapped". I enjoyed his style of writing, the twists and turns, writing a fresh-feeling story in what is a very saturated genre, and I did catch myself growing fond of the characters as I went through the series (I even got a bit teary at some points!)
The first trilogy has been criticised by other reviewers in the past as being a bit queerbaity - and I can definitely see that interpretation the second trilogy is less subtle in its LGBT relationships and characters (I wonder if it had to be 'toned down' or more coded in earlier books in order to get a foothold in publishing? Not that that would've been a good reason but it could have played a part nonetheless). I think Chainani's writing improved over the course of the series, but yeah, a lot across these books could have been better.
Used the 1st chapter in a P5/6 class to inspire creative writing which was successful, the kids enjoyed the opening page the most for setting the scene.
Soman Chainani had me at "Sophie had waited her whole life to be kidnapped". I enjoyed his style of writing, the twists and turns, writing a fresh-feeling story in what is a very saturated genre, and I did catch myself growing fond of the characters as I went through the series (I even got a bit teary at some points!)
The first trilogy has been criticised by other reviewers in the past as being a bit queerbaity - and I can definitely see that interpretation the second trilogy is less subtle in its LGBT relationships and characters (I wonder if it had to be 'toned down' or more coded in earlier books in order to get a foothold in publishing? Not that that would've been a good reason but it could have played a part nonetheless). I think Chainani's writing improved over the course of the series, but yeah, a lot across these books could have been better.
Used the 1st chapter in a P5/6 class to inspire creative writing which was successful, the kids enjoyed the opening page the most for setting the scene.
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