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Inheritance #8
Spells of Summer
Learning magic doesn't come cheap, and the bill is long overdue.
Rufus needs his student's help to solve his parents' murder, and after a year of tuition, Laurence has run out of excuses to put off witnessing the gruesome secrets buried in the past. But his vision only raises more questions. The mystery isn't how they died, but how Rufus survived.
The only clue is a teddy bear nobody remembers, and it holds magic powerful enough to hospitalize Freddy, entangle a god, and hide a murderer.
Maybe some secrets are better left buried.
Rufus needs his student's help to solve his parents' murder, and after a year of tuition, Laurence has run out of excuses to put off witnessing the gruesome secrets buried in the past. But his vision only raises more questions. The mystery isn't how they died, but how Rufus survived.
The only clue is a teddy bear nobody remembers, and it holds magic powerful enough to hospitalize Freddy, entangle a god, and hide a murderer.
Maybe some secrets are better left buried.
382 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2022
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January 10, 2024
I think I liked this one more than the last two (though I did still enjoy those, don’t get me wrong). It wasn’t so much “things happen to the characters” as the others were. They were actually doing the stuff this time, trying to figure out what happened to Rufus’s parents and then why they were missing memories.
Also, everyone was together! Not just Laurence and Quentin, but also Freddy, Mikey, Rufus, Angela, Myriam. I really liked seeing their group dynamics. Group dynamics are fun, especially when everyone doesn’t perfectly get along.
Anyway, as I said last time, sometimes I don’t have a whole lot to say that I haven’t already said many times this far into a series. But it’s a great series, and I’m really enjoying the characters, the relationships, the magic, and everything else!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2023 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-7 in A.K. Faulkner's Inheritance series. Anyone who likes psychic/telekinetic abilities, magic, sweet and strong m/m romance, slow-burn sex, and characters struggling with addiction and abuse trauma.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Also, everyone was together! Not just Laurence and Quentin, but also Freddy, Mikey, Rufus, Angela, Myriam. I really liked seeing their group dynamics. Group dynamics are fun, especially when everyone doesn’t perfectly get along.
Anyway, as I said last time, sometimes I don’t have a whole lot to say that I haven’t already said many times this far into a series. But it’s a great series, and I’m really enjoying the characters, the relationships, the magic, and everything else!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2023 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-7 in A.K. Faulkner's Inheritance series. Anyone who likes psychic/telekinetic abilities, magic, sweet and strong m/m romance, slow-burn sex, and characters struggling with addiction and abuse trauma.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
June 8, 2022
Love this series
There were parts of this book that seemed too abrupt, but there was also a lot going on. I know it’s been hinted at that Rufus isn’t what he seems but I was kind of surprised anyway.
I am a little annoyed that it’s taken so long for Laurence to figure out Nicky is important. I’m more annoyed that Frederick and Quentin don’t seem to have noticed. That’s been and still is the biggest hole in this entire series and seems unrealistic that no one has thought of it. I wondered about it a long time ago…
There were parts of this book that seemed too abrupt, but there was also a lot going on. I know it’s been hinted at that Rufus isn’t what he seems but I was kind of surprised anyway.
I am a little annoyed that it’s taken so long for Laurence to figure out Nicky is important. I’m more annoyed that Frederick and Quentin don’t seem to have noticed. That’s been and still is the biggest hole in this entire series and seems unrealistic that no one has thought of it. I wondered about it a long time ago…
December 26, 2022
After 8 books I can safely say I am obsessed with this series. I love Laurence, Quentin, Frederick, Basil and even Mikey at this point. I think the characters are the main strength of this series. I think that Laurence and Quentin's relationship growth took a bit of a back seat in this one, and am hoping they are more front and center in the next book. I know this is a fantasy series but the magic parts are my least favorite thing about these books. I just don't care about the magic, but I will follow any of these characters around doing literally anything else.
November 8, 2022
Another excellent instalment in the Inheritance saga with the usual resolution of some threads and the dangly ends of others that will be picked up in future books. It was well worth the wait, and I appreciate the author's hard work to get this out to readers despite everything.
I have no idea how Freddy managed to muscle in and become my favourite character, although I still adore Quentin.
I have no idea how Freddy managed to muscle in and become my favourite character, although I still adore Quentin.
May 1, 2023
LOVE
Love the Rufus content! I can't wait for the next one. Here's hoping for Nicky to join the fray! :)
Love the Rufus content! I can't wait for the next one. Here's hoping for Nicky to join the fray! :)
April 22, 2024
Absolutely incredible! I love how with each book, the world/s expand further. Also Myriam chapters 😍
May 1, 2024
Enjoyable story that is well written with likeable characters and good world building. The narration is very good as well.
November 21, 2024
This is fine.
December 9, 2025
fun, engaging, new enemies and pantheons
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