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The Iron Trial (Magisterium, Book 1)
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The Iron Trial (Magisterium, Book 1) (original 2014; edition 2014)

Series: Magisterium (1)

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Warned away from magic all of his life, Callum endeavors to fail the trials that would admit him to the Magisterium only to be drawn into its ranks against his will and forced to confront dark elements from his past.
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The Iron Trial by Holly Black (2014)

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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
The Iron Trial: Spoiler Review I really loved this book. I found it to be a nice throw back to harry potter. I did not see it as a copycat but i book told in similar style.
 
I loved the three lead characters that were developed in this book and I am excited to see where all these relationships go in future books. I loved callum and Aaron a lot but all the character just made me happy. 
 
I loved the twists and turns that were thrown at you in the book and they were so unexpected that they even surprised me. I did not expect the truth about Callum identity at the end and that is why i am so excited for the next book in this series. I want to see where everything goes and what happens to all the character in future books. 
 
I really loved how the world and the magic was created in this world and the focus on nature it is such a cool world and you can tell that holly black put her master touch on this world.
 
Here is my video review below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQdfIHiXu4
 
 
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  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
The Iron Trial: Spoiler Review I really loved this book. I found it to be a nice throw back to harry potter. I did not see it as a copycat but i book told in similar style.
 
I loved the three lead characters that were developed in this book and I am excited to see where all these relationships go in future books. I loved callum and Aaron a lot but all the character just made me happy. 
 
I loved the twists and turns that were thrown at you in the book and they were so unexpected that they even surprised me. I did not expect the truth about Callum identity at the end and that is why i am so excited for the next book in this series. I want to see where everything goes and what happens to all the character in future books. 
 
I really loved how the world and the magic was created in this world and the focus on nature it is such a cool world and you can tell that holly black put her master touch on this world.
 
Here is my video review below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAQdfIHiXu4
 
 
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  lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |
It's a shortened version of a angry Harry Potter, I wouldn't be continuing if I didn't own the series already. ( )
  Ro1350 | Sep 14, 2023 |
Helt okej magiinternatskolefantasy för mellanåldern. Några nya grepp som känns kul. Men jag kan inte komma från känslan att boken skulle ha gjort sig bättre som uHce än Hcg, och om den varit ännu lite mörkare. ( )
  kattriarkatet | Jun 21, 2022 |
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... This is an incredible book. There are so many moments that will leave you surprised, shocked and even a little scared! The range of characters is great: some you love, some you despise, and there are so many unexpected plot-twists its hard to keep count! The book draws you in, once you've started reading it's hard to put down. Friendship, trust and sacrifice are tested in this amazing book of discovery, adventure and magic.
 
[Starred Review] Set in a magic-inflected version of the present-day U.S., this first title in the Magisterium series... [is] a thrilling coming-of-age story that embraces fantasy tropes while keeping readers guessing. Twelve-year-old Callum Hunt has been raised to distrust magic. Mages killed his mother, and his father has warned him that the Magisterium, a school where young mages are trained, is a deathtrap. Callum’s attempts to fail the entrance exam go awry, and he is chosen to apprentice under Master Rufus.... The strange, subterranean Magisterium is vividly rendered, and a string of ominous revelations will leave readers eager for future installments. ... Ages 8–12.
 

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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Black, Hollyprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Clare, Cassandramain authorall editionsconfirmed
Boehmer, PaulNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Brauner, AnneTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Chaudret, AlexanderCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lyle, WhitneyCover designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Stengel, ChristopherCover designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tierny, JimLetteringsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Warned away from magic all of his life, Callum endeavors to fail the trials that would admit him to the Magisterium only to be drawn into its ranks against his will and forced to confront dark elements from his past.

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All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school would bring bad things. But he fails at failing. Only hard work, loyal friends, danger, and a puppy await.
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