I discovered this series a bit late and just in time for the release of the second book in the series. As a result I read both the books within a span of a month. With the plot fresh in my mind, it was a lot more fun to continue with the series. 
 The Inquisition takes off by Fletcher facing the consequences of what happened in The Novice. The trial reveals a lot about Fletcher's past and he soon finds himself taking up another challenge of getting into Orc territory for a very deadly mission. Their strategy doesn't have any room for error, yet it is clear that someone on the mission is a traitor. Who can Fletcher trust? And will he be able to flush out the traitor without compromising with the original mission? The biggest question is if he will get out alive? 
 The author has managed to take the plot of the series to a new level with this installment. He has really upped his game in this one because I didn't see the twist in the trial coming. I mean we all expect the protagonist to make it, but I really didn't see the 'how' of this one coming. What follows the trial was even more interesting as it gave the characters a whole new dimension to them as they went about getting into the Orc territory. Fletcher's growth arc isn't as great as the first book but he is at a place where the reader feels like they know him. The few new characters introduced in this book add to both the plot and to how the old characters continue to shape up. 
 The language and narration style of the story remains consistent and it gave a familiar feeling when I picked up the book. The only complaint that I have with this book is that the first half of the book was a bit slow. About halfway through it picks up pace and keeps you gripped till the last line. And Gawd! That cliffhanger... The author better come up with the next book soon. This was a good follow through to the series.