The Iron Trial (Magisterium #1) by Holly Black - Restarting April 5th 2024

[Sarah]

From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic.

From two bestselling superstars, a dazzling and magical middle-grade collaboration centering on the students of the Magisterium, an academy for those with a propensity toward magic. In this first book, a new student comes to the Magisterium against his will -- is it because he is destined to be a powerful magician, or is the truth more twisted than that? It's a journey that will thrill you, surprise you, and make you wonder about the clear-cut distinction usually made between good and evil.

[kento]

Can I join?

[Sarah]

Sure :) the more the merrier

[kento]

yaay thanks!! i'm excited!

[Sarah]

me too :)

[Amy]

Jeanine, woo!! I'm super excited for this guys, nearly died when I received it in the post haha.

[Sarah]

mine wont be arriving until the 18th, had to order it in through my local book store

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I liked it more than I expected to. It's really similar to Harry potter though ☺

[Sarah]

love Harry Potter :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I liked this more than Harry Potter, I'm interested to see what you think to this ☺

[Presiana]

I want to join you, too. Just bought the book and I can't wait to read it. :)

[Amy]

I'm not a big fan of Harry potter (Shhh I know, I know) but this sounds good and I really like both authors. Can't wait to read it now.

Yay, can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one Persiana. :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I'm not a big fan of harry potter either. I prefer the movies.

[Sarah]

Harry Potter was the first book series i ever read

[Amy]

Glad I'm not the only one :) I think it's because when I did get round to reading the hp series it was so hyped up and I just thought 'meh'

I can't remember the first series I ever read... I suppose it's understandable you love it then Sarah! :)

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Count me in guys, I am a fan of Clare's TID series and very excited for this one..

[kento]

Amy wrote: "Jeanine, woo!! I'm super excited for this guys, nearly died when I received it in the post haha."

yaaaay!

[kento]

I just started reading it and the prologue looks so intriguing!! I think i'm going to like this book!

[Sarah]

I just picked up my copy from the book store. It smells soooooo good, just love that new book smell

[kento]

Am i the only one who's reading an ebook copy? XD

[Sarah]

No Jeanine, I am too. I buy them in paperback aswell as ebook just so they can look pretty on my bookcase

[kento]

@sarah glad to know that! If i loved this book I'm going to buy a physical copy :)

[Sarah]

i always like to have a paperback handy incase i break my kindle, im extremely clumsy lol

[Presiana]

I started reading it and I really liked the first chapter... the writing style is pretty good and I enjoy the world-building so far.

[Amy]

I'm on the fourth chapter at the moment. I'm a little confused though (view spoiler)[ why didn't call's dad just not take him to the test? The underground thing is pretty cool and I like that Callum isn't perfect (the leg situation) (hide spoiler)]

[Presiana]

Amy wrote: "I'm on the fourth chapter at the moment. I'm a little confused though [spoilers removed]"

I'm asking myself the same thing... (view spoiler)[ they never explained what would have happened if Call didn't go to the test...
I also like Callum.. I want to see how his friendship with Tamara and Aaron is going to develop. It looks like really promising series for now... (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

(view spoiler)[ I have no idea what they would of done, it's not like they hunted down Callum's dad for not doing magic.
Jasper is obviously going to be a 'bad guy'
I do like it so far but I hate finding obvious loop holes.
The test was odd, I mean, all the kids who didn't pass are going to tell their parents what it was really about surely? Unless they make them forget somehow. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah]

I'm just starting chapter 3, struggling to stay interested tbh

[Amy]

I'm on chapter nine and I have mixed feelings if I'm honest. (view spoiler)[ I love the writing and the characters are cool but sorting sand? Really? So stupid. (hide spoiler)]

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Amy wrote: "I'm on chapter nine and I have mixed feelings if I'm honest. [spoilers removed]"

LOL! I totally agree.. (view spoiler)[and they had to eat it to feel connected to the element (hide spoiler)] i am waiting for an explanation for that kind of test tbh! And i am also getting some HP vibes but maybe that's me.. but i do like the writing and i feel underwhelmed by the story itself..

[Amy]

Up to chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ He keeps falling asleep with random chaos ridden animals in his room because that's normal. I'd be scared to death. Suprising that Aaron is the Makar, I was convinced it was Call. Maybe call himself is chaos ridden. (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

Haha, yeah! Alot of people were saying that it's alot like hp so they don't really like it but I'm trying to keep a open mind with it all.

[Amy]

I just finished, the ending was much better than the first hundred pages or so. (view spoiler)[ I'm actually excited about the next one, it'll be interesting if Callum becomes evil. I do want to know what happened to havoc, they didn't mention him at the end at all (hide spoiler)]

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Congrats Amy :) i am still @ chapter 13 and didn't lose my interest yet. However, i noticed that i am being put off by the similarities to HP and i am not even a hardcore fan hm!

[Sarah]

I left it at chapter 4. Debating whether to go back and finish or not

[Presiana]

I am on chapter 23 at the moment (view spoiler)[ Aaron is the Makar! Now I really want to find out what actually Call is...
I was convinced that Jasper will be the villain here but I'm not that surprised... it would have been too predicting. (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

I don't think it's that similar, if I'm honest.
Didn't you like it Sarah? I do find it gets better.
(view spoiler)[ I was surprised about that! I actually liked Jasper, I thought he was a typical jealous child :D (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah]

I'm going to give it another go when I finish

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Finished it and I couldn't put it down after chapter 16. The story picks up very fast. And the end, (view spoiler)[i couldn't believe Call turned to be the Enemy of Death himself, my jaw was hanging.. i didn't see that coming. Now i'll definitely be waiting for the next book. (hide spoiler)]. And Aaron is definitely my favorite character..

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Amy wrote: "Up to chapter 18 [spoilers removed]"

I know. (view spoiler)[as i was reading i kept thinking how he had something weird going on with him psychologically. It was more than being the physically challenged but mentally as well. Like a subtle foreshadowing. Now i hope he doesn't become the enemy of death but that would be interesting to see happening. (hide spoiler)] i liked how both writers wrote that twist..

[Amy]

Okay Sarah, I hope you find it gets better! :)
(view spoiler)[ all the way through I was just like, CALL IS THE MAKAR WHY DOESN'T ANYONE NOTICE THIS?! And then... Aaron happened. Haha, silly me I guess! I do think that Call is going to be a good boy though, unless something clicks in his brain and he becomes all evil. (hide spoiler)]

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

(view spoiler)[oh yeah, they did really great with that Aaron twist! Poor thing he didn't handle it well. You know if he's the Makar which is a very important thing, then Callum has to be something more. If he's the enemy of death, then there might be a twist for it.. i am pretty excited for the next book but it's already another year -_- (hide spoiler)]

[kento]

Sorry I wasnt able to read much because I've been busy lately. I'm now on chapter 7 (i think?) and I find Tamara so annoying.

[Amy]

(view spoiler)[ Aaron seems like the compassionate type and he has no family etc. so maybe he will find his place in the world (Wow deep aha) I can't believe Callum decided not to have his magic taken away from him ever. Surely if he cared about his friends, dad etc he would wait until he knew for sure he wasn't dangerous? That's the point when I thought he may be slightly evil. (hide spoiler)]

@Jeanine Yeah she is a little annoying but I think you just have to stick with it. You kind of get used to her.

[Sarah]

just finished it today, glad i did go back to it cuz i ended up really liking it. didnt like the ending tho

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

@Sarah I thought it ended things in an interesting note.. what didn't you like about it?

[Tayla]

pumped to start this october 12th :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting October 12th 2014. Happy Reading ☺

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[Tayla]

Woo!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting November 12th 2014. Happy Reading ☺

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