Review: The Iron Trial

The Iron Trial by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I was fortunate to find this book as an ARC when it arrived at the store where I work. And now that I have read it, I will be honest in saying that I am very glad that I managed to get a copy before anyone else did! Of course with that came a very sad and horrifying realization about twenty minutes ago.

It ended.

This book ended. I'm a little in denial about the matter. I didn't want the book to end. I want it to keep going. Of course, even more, I want to know when the second book is coming out! I absolutely loved every minute of this book. I loved the surprises presented by the wonderful Cassandra Clare and Holly Black. They have build a world that I absolutely love.

I am very pleased to say that I actually did not expect some of the twists and turns that occurred and that thrilled me. I love finding surprises in the book. It's nice to be able to guess things every now and then, but honestly, there are some things that I could never have imagined. And that made me the happiest of all.

Of course you could very easily compare the book to Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. And while I would highly recommend this if you like either of these, I do not think it is fair to completely write it off because of it. It's like saying that Divergent is a rip-off of the Hunger Games. They have their similarities, but they have their differences and wonderful differences they are.

Now, of course, I don't want to spoil anything for when the time comes and people get to actually read this. All I can say is that, you really should give it a chance. There is a new, wonderful kind of magic, that is being built here. One that I very much enjoy. It's laws are fascinating and its lore makes me want to learn more!

If you get the chance, I highly recommend this book and while you enjoy it, I shall eagerly await book number two!



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