Reviews

The Red Scrolls Of Magic by Wesley Chu, Cassandra Clare

amyhasselton's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

jngwoonvyy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

kiki6k's review against another edition

4.0

Cliffhanger City!  The last sentence of this book left me reeling! I desperately need the sequel now.  While the focus on Magnus and Alec was fantastic (because, let's face it, who doesn't love them?), the plot felt a little underwhelming compared to Cassandra Clare's usual brilliance.  The main twist wasn't much of a surprise either,  I figured it out pretty early on. That being said, the ending was fantastic and I'm definitely hooked on the series – bring on the next book!

cobycoyle's review against another edition

4.0

Thanks for the Magnus Bane/Malec fan service Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu

sowjanya07's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 for MALECC!

snoopydoo77's review against another edition

4.0

Well now that book two is out I finally got around reading book one. 

This book takes place right after City of Fallen Angels and is early on in their relationship. The ups, the downs and the crazy times. 

Before I get too much further in, I would like to say that Alec and Magnus always will be my OTP and I look forward to page time with them, in any of the books and was super stoked to hear they are finally getting their own book. 

The book is in dual POVs which I always enjoy, as we are getting a bigger picture of what is going on.  

We’re learning a lot more of Magnus’s history and background, stuff we don’t already know about him. Not only stuff from his past but also what is going on in his head now. I always loved Magnus he is one of my favorite characters throughout the Shadowhunter's universe. 

Alec, well... while I always liked him, he never was on my favorite list. But this book really changed my mind about him. We learn so much more about him and he opens up. I love how he changes and opens up throughout the book not only to Magnus but others as well. 

A lot in this book had to do with him coming out, and how others responded to him... his fears and challenges but also his wins and hope. 

Of course, no Shadowhunter book is complete with a list of cameos... that is no different here. Here are my top three cameos in this book: 

Tessa 

Kit and Dad (I love Kit)  

Helen Blackthorn and Aline Penhallow 

Speaking of Helen and Aline, it was interesting to see their meeting. Of course, we run into a few others and other close friends and family are mentioned.  

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, not as much as some others books in this world but still really loved it and looking forward to read book two 

catiaslibrary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

really liked it, magnus and alec are everything i love them with all of my heart and they mean the world, finally read their book so excited for the next one but at the same time kinda disappointed because at times i was bored it's not 100% bad obviously but still bored! 
the plot twist was fun and seeing raphael and his scene with alec at the party was definitely one of the best parts of the book, that man is so relatable haha it's insane! then aline and helen helping alec was fun too!! seeing tessa aaa my baby was so good, also catarina loss, even johnny rook and malcom fade was fun so the book was good not amazing but still good and enjoyable! at the end, alec and magnus at the cutest scenes ugh i love them so much!!!! so yeah im happy i finally read it!! 

veesmovingcastle's review against another edition

4.0

La historia es interesante y me da un poquito de nostalgia porque me devuelve a cuando estaba completamente obsesionada con cazadores de sombras.

Le doy 4 estrellas porque no hay pareja que yo ame como amo a Malec.

meghanlew_'s review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

abiaustin's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 ⭐️