"The Magicians" is a fantasy novel by Lev Grossman that follows Quentin Coldwater, a high school student who discovers that the magical world he read about in his favorite books is real. He is accepted into Brakebills, a secret school for magicians, where he learns to harness his magical abilities. As Quentin and his friends navigate the challenges of magic and adulthood, they uncover darker truths about their world. The story explores themes of power, identity, and the consequences of desire, ultimately revealing that magic comes with both wonder and peril.