The Iron Trial by Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

The Iron Trial

Magisterium #1

Holly Black, Cassandra Clare

295 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail. All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it c...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 54%
funny 32%
dark 26%
lighthearted 23%
tense 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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