The Iron Trial by Holly Black

The Iron Trial

Magisterium #1

Holly Black with Cassandra Clare

295 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school would bring bad things. But he fails at failing. Only hard work, loyal friends, danger, and ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 56%
funny 32%
lighthearted 23%
dark 21%
tense 19%
emotional 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 23% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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