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THE INQUISITION

Taran Matharu

A sequel finds Fletcher battling orcs in a bid to save the empire. (Ages 12 to 18)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Fantasy combat, threatening creatures, imprisonment, death-related peril, and mature political themes are sustained, while sexual content and strong language appear limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No brand or product placements.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Threats of execution and minor character deaths occur in a war/fantasy context.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries described in battle, but no graphic or excessive detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild fantasy-based name-calling; no strong profanity.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Includes some diverse secondary characters but not central to the plot.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

The Inquisition, institutional authority, persecution, and fictional belief systems are important to the setting and plot, though this is not a faith-teaching book.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Very light focus on adolescent crushes and romantic interest.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Demons, captivity, interrogation, dangerous magic, and battles create repeated tension and frightening moments, though the fantasy framing limits realistic horror.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy battles, combat training, attacks, imprisonment, and peril involving humans and demons; violence is action-oriented but consequential.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront imprisonment, danger, discrimination, and powerful enemies, often risking themselves for others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Summoning systems, magical creatures, inventive battles, and world-building strongly support imaginative engagement and problem-solving.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds within the fantasy setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages critical thinking regarding systems of power and prejudice.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The importance of standing up for friends and allies is central to the narrative.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes justice, integrity, the cost of prejudice, and loyalty to friends.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows growth, accountability, and courage under duress.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in THE INQUISITION would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE INQUISITION, and what caused that change?
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