Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare

9 reviews

val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

letiross's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement, Homophobia, and Blood

Minor: Racism and Suicide

aklovekorn's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

jaynovara's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content and Suicide

binches's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

rating: very good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
personal enjoyment rating: exceptional ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

the plot twist was a bit obvious, but I still appreciated this story so much.
it was structured a bit differently than other shadowhunters novels which was a nice refreshing touch: it's a queer traveling adventure about trying to solve a mystery that also ties in the stuff already known about the universe and sets up its own story arc focused around Magnus' legacy

I enjoyed this book a lot :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Moderate: Racism

blueberry0531's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Confinement and Homophobia

Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent

lectricefeministe's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.0

I'm not always a fan of Clare's work for some reason, but this one was a fun read. I haven't read all of this series, but I knew enough from reading the Mortal Instruments books to follow along. The action and characterization news fun and held my interest, and the cocky dialogue never disappointed.

📘The Gist 📘: All Alec and Magnus want is to have a romantic vacation in Europe. Those plans are threatened when Magnus is ordered to deal with a demon warshiping cult that claims he is their founder. 

📒Representation📒:bi mc, mlm mc, gay mc, AAPI mc, wlw sc

💕 For readers looking for 💕: demon-hunting shadow organizations, romance, epic battles, sequel book, wry humor, Shadowhunter books

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Racism, and Blood

Minor: Homophobia

Cult, buried alive

lifeoutsidethelines's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

Loved getting to see Alec and Magnus' relationship grow! 

Timing wise in the Shadowhunter world, this takes place following City of Heavenly Fire (the moral instruments) but before Lady Midnight (the dark artifacts).  Its not necessary to read the mortal instruments before reading this book but there are some references to what occurs in the mortal instruments that may be spoilers (nothing to detailed to give away all of what happened or too important that you would be confused reading this book).  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death