I don't really gravitate towards middle grade, but this sounded too good to pass up. A magical school setting? Sign me up! Right off the bat, I liked the artwork and was immediately intrigued to learn more about all the different paragons that were mentioned. The writing feels breezy, and I think it's going to be whimsical with a hint of darkness, which piques my interest. I can't wait to see how Ella's story will unfold.