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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Very dark, interesting twist on Chosen One, dramatic ending, friendship, soul of enemy embedding in him as baby
Callum Hunt wurde von seinem Vater schon immer dazu erzogen, dem Magisterium, der Schule für Zauberei, zu misstrauen. Zu sehr nagt der Tod seiner Frau im letzten Magierkrieg noch immer an Callums Vater.
Leider wird Callum trotzdem „eingezogen“ und findet sich fortan eingeschlossen in der unterirdischen Schule vor. Ein geheimnisvoller Ort, wo er nach und nach lernt, seine magischen Fähigkeiten zu kontrollieren.
Und irgendwie sind seine Mitschüler Tamara und Aaron auch ganz nett und setzen sich für ihn ein, wenn er z.B. wegen seines lahmen Beins gehänselt wird. Gemeinsam erleben sie so einige Abenteuer, und vielleicht ist Call etwas ganz Besonderes, ein magisch Begabter, der im Kampf gegen den bösen Chaos-Magier XY das Zünglein an der Waage für die Guten sein könnte.
Ziemlich 08/15 für mich als erfahrene Fantasy-Leserin… Aber trotzdem gut geschrieben und Harry Potter in einigen Punkten ähnlich (z.B. drei Freunde, tödliche Abenteuer, eine Gefährdung durch einen bösen Magier, eine Halbwaise, die ein neues Zuhause in einer Zauberschule findet, jeder Band ein neues Schuljahr, …). Die weiteren 4 Bände werde ich vielleicht 2022 lesen.
Leider wird Callum trotzdem „eingezogen“ und findet sich fortan eingeschlossen in der unterirdischen Schule vor. Ein geheimnisvoller Ort, wo er nach und nach lernt, seine magischen Fähigkeiten zu kontrollieren.
Und irgendwie sind seine Mitschüler Tamara und Aaron auch ganz nett und setzen sich für ihn ein, wenn er z.B. wegen seines lahmen Beins gehänselt wird. Gemeinsam erleben sie so einige Abenteuer, und vielleicht ist Call etwas ganz Besonderes, ein magisch Begabter, der im Kampf gegen den bösen Chaos-Magier XY das Zünglein an der Waage für die Guten sein könnte.
Ziemlich 08/15 für mich als erfahrene Fantasy-Leserin… Aber trotzdem gut geschrieben und Harry Potter in einigen Punkten ähnlich (z.B. drei Freunde, tödliche Abenteuer, eine Gefährdung durch einen bösen Magier, eine Halbwaise, die ein neues Zuhause in einer Zauberschule findet, jeder Band ein neues Schuljahr, …). Die weiteren 4 Bände werde ich vielleicht 2022 lesen.
Callum Hunt's father has told him over and over that the Magisterum is evil. He is insistent that Call throw the entrance tests so that he doesn't get picked. He blames magic for killing Call's mother and wants nothing to do with it anymore. But even though Call does his best to bungle every test, he still ends up chosen to go. Once he arrives, he finds that it isn't the awful place that his father told him it would be. He has friends for the first time, and seems to be pretty good at his schoolwork. So why does his father want him out? What secrets is he afraid that Call will learn? A great start to a new fantasy series. Recommended for grades 4-8.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Muito bom, meu deus
The Iron Trial: Spoiler Review I really loved this book. I found it to be a nice throw back to harry potter. I did not see it as a copycat but i book told in similar style.
I loved the three lead characters that were developed in this book and I am excited to see where all these relationships go in future books. I loved callum and Aaron a lot but all the character just made me happy.
I loved the twists and turns that were thrown at you in the book and they were so unexpected that they even surprised me. I did not expect the truth about Callum identity at the end and that is why i am so excited for the next book in this series. I want to see where everything goes and what happens to all the character in future books.
I really loved how the world and the magic was created in this world and the focus on nature it is such a cool world and you can tell that holly black put her master touch on this world.
Here is my video review below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQdfIHiXu4
I loved the three lead characters that were developed in this book and I am excited to see where all these relationships go in future books. I loved callum and Aaron a lot but all the character just made me happy.
I loved the twists and turns that were thrown at you in the book and they were so unexpected that they even surprised me. I did not expect the truth about Callum identity at the end and that is why i am so excited for the next book in this series. I want to see where everything goes and what happens to all the character in future books.
I really loved how the world and the magic was created in this world and the focus on nature it is such a cool world and you can tell that holly black put her master touch on this world.
Here is my video review below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQdfIHiXu4
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hmmmmm. Not so sure about this. REALLY liked it, til the end when things changed, then ugh. Not quite what I expected, and not what I liked. Plus, have I mentioned I hate liars? I dunno if I will revisit this series.
When I started reading this book I thought that this was maybe meant for a little younger readers, but I was proven wrong. I didn't get bored reading this. The plot is absorbing and you always want to know what's going to happen next!
I really want the next book of the series already. I can't wait.
And then I think I have to tell my opinion on it's potterness: Of course I could see why it's discussed so much. There are similarities. And yeah I can say that sometimes it was almost bothering me. But after all it's not the same! It's probably going to be a forever curse on all the books about magic schools. Nobody is going to write a book about a school for wizards/mages/whatever they are called in the book without the book being compared to Harry Potters. Let's try to understand this.
I really want the next book of the series already. I can't wait.
And then I think I have to tell my opinion on it's potterness: Of course I could see why it's discussed so much. There are similarities. And yeah I can say that sometimes it was almost bothering me. But after all it's not the same! It's probably going to be a forever curse on all the books about magic schools. Nobody is going to write a book about a school for wizards/mages/whatever they are called in the book without the book being compared to Harry Potters. Let's try to understand this.