Novice by Taran Matharu

Novice

Summoner #1

Taran Matharu

384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

In this "New York Times"-bestselling novel full of action and adventure, a blacksmith's apprentice can summon demons. But can he win a war?Fletcher is working as a blacksmith's apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 28%
tense 27%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 41%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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