The #Magicians16 Read-Along discussion

This thread will contain spoilers up through the end of Chapter 20. Discuss away! Please be respectful of all opinions.

Can I just say how much I love this book right now? I am angry and discontented with the craziness that is going on in this country and I love that I can channel this with Julia. She's pissed and searching and obsessed with answers and I can so relate. Quentin is still....well, Quentin. But they are back in Fillory and I am happy!

I think I'm one of the few people who doesn't really like Julia as a character. I know many people love her and I understand her, but I just don't enjoy her character. I would take Alice or Poppy over her any day!

I did like Alice but I definitely prefer Julia. I like that she is both the opposite and the same as Quentin. They learn about magic in totally different ways, but they both have the same depression and need for there to always be something more. I love learning about her past.

I also like how this book really doesn't seem to have a "big bad". Yeah, the realm is in danger and everything is going to come together in the end, but they aren't gearing up to face some horrible villain. They are just letting life give them what it will.