A review by domdiggs
The Novice by Taran Matharu

5.0

This was not the first book I read. I read The Outcast first. I didn't read the description of the book before I began reading, so I was surprised when this book didn't continue with Arcturus's story. Learning about Fletcher was a novel experience. Learning about his difficulties growing up and the his life once he escapes to Vocans Academy is a testament to anyone that they can overcome if they put their mind to it! And overcome. And overcome. Fletcher is smart, but he has to be to outsmart the bullies and the out right hatred that some of the members of the nobility feel for him. I can't wait to read the next book in the series to find out if he can outmaneuver one of his biggest foes.