The Inquisitor’s Apprentice (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
This is a fun and interesting look at a magical alternate history. I like that the prevailing attitudes of the time where held in tact despite the negative view points people held about each other. The story is also interesting in its focus on Jewish magic, which you don't see as often in fantasy books. The book uses an interesting mix of real historical figures and new characters that really helps bring the time period to life. Sacha and Lily are the newest apprentices for Detective Max Wolf. Detective Wolf is an odd duck and there's something about him that's kinda off. But he's a great detective so the kids are glad to have the opportunity to work with him. Well, Lily is. Being the daughter of high society she simply demanded an apprenticeship and she got it.Sacha not so much. He found out the hard way (in public) that he can see magic. And with the Inquisitor's office found out, Sacha was head-hunted. He's not excited about the prospect. In fact, he's rather terrified. But when a terrifying Dybbuk begins following him around New York he wonders if fighting bad magic could be a good thing.This book is a bit too heavy on Judaism for the average reader. Purchase and recommend where large Hebrew populations are found.
What do You think about The Inquisitor’s Apprentice (2011)?
Just couldn't get very into this one... it has gotten good reviews.. not feeling it.
—marry187
YA New York. Turn of the century rabbi magicians. Well written, good characters.
—Miranda
