One of my favorite books I read last year was The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. It was a book that I happened to stumble upon and since then, I've recommended it to anyone who enjoys magic and unique magical systems. Callum "Call" Hunt is the main character in The Iron Trial. It's hard not to believe in Call and want to see him succeed against all odds. My top ten reasons to root for Call:
Regardless of all those reasons that make Call so complex, the book is wonderfully written. When characters are so dynamic, it is hard to miss the big idea of a book. So here goes before I continue with my bro-mance of Call, the big idea I took from The Iron Trial was there is no free lunch. Each character in the book has some reason or another why people should cater to them or give them a break. Whether they come from a wealthy family, they look the part of an exceptional mage, or they have an incredible past that sets them apart, they are still expected to survive on what they've learned. Once they put their differences aside, once they move past looking for sympathy, and once they begin to trust each other and work together, they forge a new bond stronger than any alchemy. I totally recommend The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. It was one of my favorite reads last school year. It was so good, I pre-ordered The Copper Gauntlet (book 2 in the series) once I finished. I am sure you'll love the book too. Brufftopian's Book Trailer for the Iron TrialLink to request the book through Cary Memorial Library. Other similar titles worth reading in case you've already read The Iron Trial
To get more information about The Iron Trial, check out Holly Black's website and Cassandra Clare's website. Below is the official summary. Push yourself to try a new book. Remember, Brufftopians prevail with a growth mindset. Check out the book trailer posted by Holly BlackBook trailer posted by Little Book Owl
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