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thornsides's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bluebeereads's review
4.0
Quite The Novel Idea ~ Words from the Clouds
3.5 stars
Well now! Another cliffhanger. Who would've thought? I say that sarcastically because I totally expected it after the first book. I loved The Novice and I was sad when a lot of my friends didn't enjoy it as much. Still, it was one of my favorites that year so I was very happy when I got offered the chance to read the sequel. Did it disappoint? Maybe a tiny bit? But I still loved it?
I was very excited to dive back into this world and see Fletcher and Ignatius again. I was curious about what happened to them after that cliffhanger of the first book. I will not talk about any of that so that this review remains spoiler free for both books. I'll just say that this book starts about a year after the end of the first book. The first half was really slow for me. It was mostly court drama and council meetings and build up for what was to come. Even the second half of the story sometimes felt a bit slow to me. I think this is a common thing in the second book in a trilogy.
So for me, yes this one does suffer from Second Book Syndrome a little bit. But I didn't completely mind? Because I do like these characters and I'm excited to see where their story goes next all the time. I'm invested in their lives and I like this world. Yes, I've read better sequels, but I've also read a lot worse so all in all, this was still good. Because the last 100 or so pages really had me glued to the pages. And of course, the cliffhanger had me screaming in agony once again. I also appreciated that there was a bit of a recap in the first chapter because it has been a while since I read the first book and it was nice to have a reminder of what happened exactly. So even the court drama served a good purpose to me. I also appreciate the fact that there's not really a romance in this story. It's very refreshing!
Overall The Inquisition is a solid sequel that builds up the story and though slow at times, still leaves you wanting more in the end. If you enjoyed the first book, you should definitely continue reading this series. If not, you might want to give it a shot anyway to see if you enjoy the second book more.
3.5 stars
Well now! Another cliffhanger. Who would've thought? I say that sarcastically because I totally expected it after the first book. I loved The Novice and I was sad when a lot of my friends didn't enjoy it as much. Still, it was one of my favorites that year so I was very happy when I got offered the chance to read the sequel. Did it disappoint? Maybe a tiny bit? But I still loved it?
I was very excited to dive back into this world and see Fletcher and Ignatius again. I was curious about what happened to them after that cliffhanger of the first book. I will not talk about any of that so that this review remains spoiler free for both books. I'll just say that this book starts about a year after the end of the first book. The first half was really slow for me. It was mostly court drama and council meetings and build up for what was to come. Even the second half of the story sometimes felt a bit slow to me. I think this is a common thing in the second book in a trilogy.
So for me, yes this one does suffer from Second Book Syndrome a little bit. But I didn't completely mind? Because I do like these characters and I'm excited to see where their story goes next all the time. I'm invested in their lives and I like this world. Yes, I've read better sequels, but I've also read a lot worse so all in all, this was still good. Because the last 100 or so pages really had me glued to the pages. And of course, the cliffhanger had me screaming in agony once again. I also appreciated that there was a bit of a recap in the first chapter because it has been a while since I read the first book and it was nice to have a reminder of what happened exactly. So even the court drama served a good purpose to me. I also appreciate the fact that there's not really a romance in this story. It's very refreshing!
Overall The Inquisition is a solid sequel that builds up the story and though slow at times, still leaves you wanting more in the end. If you enjoyed the first book, you should definitely continue reading this series. If not, you might want to give it a shot anyway to see if you enjoy the second book more.
redviktorija's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
elliez's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
hayleymorgan548's review
5.0
The second book in The Summoner series starts off with Fletcher in the absolutely worst situation – imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. In a dark, dank cell with only Ignatius and two books to keep him sane for an entire year, he manages to keep his skills in tiptop shape. When he finally gets a trial, the Triumberant – an alliance of every noble family that hates him – has rigged the evidence. Yet thanks to some clever work by Artorius, he is able to prove Fletcher’s innocence only for Rook and the Inquisitors to come in and throw Fletcher in more trouble than he’s ever been!
I usually find court scenes incredibly dull, but after the first book I was so invested in the characters that I was enthralled in every comment and sneaky deal they did. Plus, we got to see all the characters from Pelt, even that jerk Didric who is looking worse for wear (thankfully). It was awesome.
Now Fletcher and his friends are on an insane mission into the heart of the orc lands. I was so intrigued to finally get to see the fearsome orcs and I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed, they were even more ferocious than I expected. It was great to see that the ‘orc’ lands weren’t just inhabited by orcs but other creatures like gremlins. It was fascinating to see the comparison between their cultures as well as that of the humans, dwarves and elves. This aspect became one of my favourites in this book.
This is an excellent series full of fantasy races, magical creatures and plenty of action (which I love). There were some really great twists and turns, with a major mystery, the book had quite a surprising reveal. I had the audiobook for both this and the previous book which was a lot of fun and the narrator really made the book come alive. I give it 5/5 and am excited to continue on with Taran Matharu’s great series.
I usually find court scenes incredibly dull, but after the first book I was so invested in the characters that I was enthralled in every comment and sneaky deal they did. Plus, we got to see all the characters from Pelt, even that jerk Didric who is looking worse for wear (thankfully). It was awesome.
Now Fletcher and his friends are on an insane mission into the heart of the orc lands. I was so intrigued to finally get to see the fearsome orcs and I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed, they were even more ferocious than I expected. It was great to see that the ‘orc’ lands weren’t just inhabited by orcs but other creatures like gremlins. It was fascinating to see the comparison between their cultures as well as that of the humans, dwarves and elves. This aspect became one of my favourites in this book.
This is an excellent series full of fantasy races, magical creatures and plenty of action (which I love). There were some really great twists and turns, with a major mystery, the book had quite a surprising reveal. I had the audiobook for both this and the previous book which was a lot of fun and the narrator really made the book come alive. I give it 5/5 and am excited to continue on with Taran Matharu’s great series.
pennyforyourthoughts's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed this book a bit more than its prequel due to its quick moving action and great reveals with some that I didn’t expect. Some naming conventions were too referencey to real life which drew me out of the story a bit. I continue to love the short chapters and the slow burn that appeared wasn’t too intrusive into the plot as a whole. The mission is a great balance of planning with political intrigue thrown in. I’m continuing on to see how this story ends!
stitchkid's review
4.0
Just as brilliant as the first, the Novice world only grows with Taran's vivid imagination.
The variety of demons is more fantastical than I could have believed, the Orcs more brutal and tribal and powerful than first thought.
With so many questions raised and so few answers, as well as a traitor in their midst, The Inquisition is an astounding piece of gripping storytelling, right from Fletcher's capture at the end of The Novice right up until the last page.
Bloody brilliant and I cannot wait for the next in the series!
The variety of demons is more fantastical than I could have believed, the Orcs more brutal and tribal and powerful than first thought.
With so many questions raised and so few answers, as well as a traitor in their midst, The Inquisition is an astounding piece of gripping storytelling, right from Fletcher's capture at the end of The Novice right up until the last page.
Bloody brilliant and I cannot wait for the next in the series!
thomas_d4091's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
raven1971's review
5.0
Absolutely loving it. I’m reading this series with him and about to start the third! Absolutely awesome.