A review by jessalynn_librarian
The Iron Trial by Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

4.0

Definitely one I'll recommend to the book group - interesting characters, good pace, absorbing story.

So, I skimmed through some reviews and am rolling my eyes at all the people who are annoyed with similarities to Harry Potter. As if the magic + school combo begins and ends there? This did NOT feel like a rip off, and if anything it reminded me of Duey's Skin Hunger - only much lighter and more suitable for a middle grade audience.