The Magician King by Lev Grossman — book slip

Quentin Coldwater, now a king of Fillory, finds himself restless despite the peace and luxury of his reign.

Haunted by the scars of his past, he embarks on a quest for adventure, accompanied by Julia, a queen of Fillory and his high school friend.

Their journey takes them from the magical land of Fillory to the mundane suburbs of Massachusetts, where they must confront a sinister threat.

As Julia's dark and twisted sorcery becomes central to their quest, secrets of her past and the price she paid for her power come to light.

Together, Quentin and Julia must navigate a world far removed from the simple fantasy novels of their childhood, facing death and despair in their pursuit of heroism.

For fans of C.S. Lewis and literary fantasy.