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A review by gen_wolfhailstorm
The Iron Trial by Holly Black, Cassandra Clare
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Details:
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Unabridged
This was a fun start to the series. I hadn't had much experience with Holly Black's novels (only reading Doll Bones years ago), but I recently just read through the Mortal Instruments books by Cassandra Clare, so it was interesting to see the style adapted to middlegrade/younger readers.
I can't say I liked Col much as a character but I was interested in his induction into a school of magic, as well as the mystery surrounding his parents. It was lovely to see him finally make and maintain genuine friendships too.
I also appreciated the disability rep.
I don't have an awful lot to say about this, other than it was a fun and good start to a series.
Narrated by Paul Boehmer
Unabridged
This was a fun start to the series. I hadn't had much experience with Holly Black's novels (only reading Doll Bones years ago), but I recently just read through the Mortal Instruments books by Cassandra Clare, so it was interesting to see the style adapted to middlegrade/younger readers.
I can't say I liked Col much as a character but I was interested in his induction into a school of magic, as well as the mystery surrounding his parents. It was lovely to see him finally make and maintain genuine friendships too.
I also appreciated the disability rep.
I don't have an awful lot to say about this, other than it was a fun and good start to a series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Death of parent