The Red Scrolls of Magic by Wesley Chu, Cassandra Clare

The Red Scrolls of Magic

The Eldest Curses #1

Wesley Chu, Cassandra Clare

350 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation—a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,610 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 60%
mysterious 42%
lighthearted 39%
emotional 37%
hopeful 18%
tense 15%
dark 11%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

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