Reviews

The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody

msghani's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

This is an extremely fun and promising start to a middle grade fantasy series. The Pokémon comparison is spot on, and it made my geeky heart very happy :) I can't wait to see what kind of adventures and shenanigans Barclay and friends get up to next.

novelattache's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a great book for young readers interested in the fantasy genre. It has fascinating creatures, funny dialogue, and tons of action and peril. 

rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

classwizard's review against another edition

adventurous fast-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? N/A

5.0

xianthe's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

2.5

skjones2019's review against another edition

It was good, but I couldn’t stay engaged enough with it

holly_pratt_'s review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

3.5

brittster622's review against another edition

5.0

What a rich magical world full of exotic beasts and fun characters! I absolutely loved this book. It was great to see a male main character again that learns to appreciate who he is. Barclay's development was so believable and organically refreshing.

I am a sucker for fantastic beasts and this story did not disappoint. The world is brimming with life and lore and magical creatures with unique abilities. On top of that, it also includes beasts as companions which I am all about.

The ending wasn't entirely predictable, which is awesome in a middle grade. I am greatly looking forward to more of Barclay and Root and everything that comes with this world!

ariazsilentsoul's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

seynous's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Fun, really enjoyable ride! Highly recommend for your middle grade kiddos, but even for adults this is really a great adventure tale :)