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telltalepage's review against another edition
5.0
Literally had NO IDEA that this was a companion to a book series I've been eyeing for years. Call me intrigued as heck and I will be picking up the series soon!
pennyforyourthoughts's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
While this handbook does take place before the main trilogy of Summoners books, it acts as a spoiler for some of the major details of it. I am glad I did not read it first, but I also would’ve enjoyed having the map that it provides as it was very useful to understand the region. The journal of James gives a truly different perspective on this world and I love his character, even if it was a short trip with him. Its ending is something that is not brought up in the trilogy, taking place after it, and it satisfied me in many ways. A great addition to the Summoner’s series.
thebookedpath's review against another edition
3.0
I normally don't read companions to series or novels but I wanted to complete my Summoner series book collection. I am actually happy I got this since it seems to be a reference book discussed and referenced several times in all the Summoner series books (except The Outcast). It was an entertaining short read. I loved the creature art in the back of the book about the different daemons that could be summoned because not all of them are really discussed in the books. It was an added bonus to imagining what sort of daemon you could summon if you were a part of this world. My personal favorite was the caenid and the ones that looked like an otter or fox. So cute!
kevinscorner's review against another edition
4.5
I typically don’t go for these “gimmicky” books that go with some (usually middle grade or YA) book series, but I found The Summoner’s Handbook to be a pleasant surprise. The first half features the Journal of James Baker, the tragic young summoner whose book is what starts Fletcher in his journey in The Summoner trilogy. The novella is written as journal entries that are quite insightful with its descriptions as well as giving us a look into the thoughts and experiences of a young (and relatively weak) commoner summoner. It also gives us a surprise ending. The second half is the complete Demonology and features beautiful drawn illustrations of the demons that did and did not appear in the series. I do recommend reading this short “extra” entry into The Summoner series.
lovelife1008's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emilyrose080923's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
quolwy's review against another edition
3.0
3.25
It was a quick read, and while it provided some backstory on James Baker, I didn't feel like it added any new information from the world to the reader, even with the demon encyclopedia at the back.
However, it only took me an hour and a half to read, so I don't feel like I wasted any time on it. If you're an avid fan of the series you might enjoy it, otherwise you're probably okay without reading it :)
It was a quick read, and while it provided some backstory on James Baker, I didn't feel like it added any new information from the world to the reader, even with the demon encyclopedia at the back.
However, it only took me an hour and a half to read, so I don't feel like I wasted any time on it. If you're an avid fan of the series you might enjoy it, otherwise you're probably okay without reading it :)
bookkeepingcat's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely beautiful drawings. First part reads like a personal diary.
mleetm's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm
Rather short. And a hefty portion of this is references and encyclopedic information. I guess it was the lack of passion or resolution that bothered me. It just felt.. disjointed.
Rather short. And a hefty portion of this is references and encyclopedic information. I guess it was the lack of passion or resolution that bothered me. It just felt.. disjointed.