Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney

This is book one of The Last Apprentice series. It was recommended to me by my nephew, and I thought it was going to be a young adult book. It is, essentially, a young adult novel, but there are many reasons why an adult would like this story as well. The main character is a boy who needs a job to help his poor farming family. He takes on the role of a spook, a man who scares away evil creatures like ghosts and witches. He lives in a dark and cold world, and I honestly felt scared for the characters in the novel. Delaney is an excellent author, and the themes and emotions in this novel translate wonderfully. The world he created with this book is haunting and beautiful. This book should be recommended for anyone who loves books like the Harry Potter series, that is books of adventure, danger, and magic.