The Novice by Taran Matharu

The Novice

Summoner #1

Taran Matharu

416 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

When blacksmith apprentice Fletcher discovers that he has the ability to summon demons from another world, he travels to Adept Military Academy. There the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. Fletcher is put through grueling training as a b...

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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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