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It's ok, but it reads like a twisted J. K. Rowling book. I have a trio of first year mages, one of which has the soul of a Voldemort like character. The nasty lizard midway through the book has the same yucky personality of the Black family house elf.
I have not read any Holly Black; I have read a few of Cassandra Clare's books. Clare doesn't have imagination as The Mortal Instruments was nothing but a better rip off those horrible Sookie Stackhouse novels written by Charlaine Harris. I am not su ...more
I have not read any Holly Black; I have read a few of Cassandra Clare's books. Clare doesn't have imagination as The Mortal Instruments was nothing but a better rip off those horrible Sookie Stackhouse novels written by Charlaine Harris. I am not su ...more
For the most part this book read like a Harry Potter/Lightning Thief and was enjoyable but didn't feel super creative. The reveal at the end was pretty interesting but I'm not sure if it's enough to compel me to read the next one.
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I can certainly see how some reviewers have liked this to a popular series featuring a teen trio (two guys, one girl) who attend a specialized school and have an ultimate villain.
That being said, it is its own book with its own world that is built creatively and okay character development. The story is complex and intriguing.
Not just for kids.
That being said, it is its own book with its own world that is built creatively and okay character development. The story is complex and intriguing.
Not just for kids.
3.5 - After hearing all his life that magic is evil, Callum is accepted into the Magisterium even tho he tried to fail all the entrance tests. In the Magisterium the students learn how to control their magic.
I have read reviews that compare this to Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. However, I have read neither so can't say if I agree or not. ...more
I have read reviews that compare this to Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. However, I have read neither so can't say if I agree or not. ...more
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A fun romp, just as enjoyable the second time, with good characters and intriguing twists. Looking forward to the next one!
Jun 26, 2014
Jayna
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Nov 19, 2014
Amy!
marked it as kindle-owned-not-read
Sep 06, 2015
Natalie
marked it as to-read
Feb 08, 2016
Scott Fillner
marked it as to-read
Apr 19, 2016
Alexa L
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Jan 09, 2017
Abbey
marked it as to-read
