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“Do you want to wear a beret after all?” Magnus asked. “Say the word. I happen to have several berets concealed on my person. In a variety of colors. I’m a beret cornucopia.”

As if it wasn t bad enough that their romantic getaway has been sidetracked, demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. As their quest for answers becomes increasingly dire, Magnus and Alec will have to trust each other more than ever even if it means revealing the secrets they ve both been keeping.

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The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare Review *Spoilers!*

All Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation—a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. Years ago. As a joke.

Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand and its elusive new leader before the cult can cause any more damage. As if it wasn’t bad enough that their romantic getaway has been sidetracked, demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. As their quest for answers becomes increasingly dire, Magnus and Alec will have to trust each other more than ever—even if it means revealing the secrets they’ve both been keeping.

My Rating: 3 Stars

Cassandra Clare is one of my favorite authors, specifically, her Infernal Devices trilogy are some of my all-time favorite books. That said, my expectations were fairly high going into this novel, but I was at the same time cautious because I knew that this book was co-authored. I’m going to break this review into what worked well for me, and what I thought could be improved.

What Could Improve:

For me, there was an element of tension missing from this novel because we know that it works out, at least for Alec and Magnus. This book takes place after City of Glass, and we’ve had so much content since then that we know they both would survive, or at least be okay at the end of this novel. It’s still possible to include tension when you know the outcome, but I felt that this book missed the mark on doing that.

Magnus’s humor in Cassie’s books is often the funniest out of her characters (other than Will Herondale’s), but it wasn’t on par to what I’ve seen in her other books. Magnus often makes me literally laugh out loud, but his jokes were more cringey than funny.

Alec and Magnus’s relationship insecurity doesn’t resonate with me the way it once did. We’ve already read about their concerns with their relationship working out, we’ve heard their concerns, and reading it again just felt old for me. I know Cassie couldn’t erase those concerns because then the book wouldn’t feel authentic, but it was frustrating to see them doubting themselves and each other again.

The character name-dropping seemed to be more of a nod to the reader than something to further the plot. As excited as I was when Tessa appeared, and I was, I wish she hadn’t just been thrown in at the beginning and end of the book. Also, Johnny, Kit, and Raphael’s names being dropped seemed a little random.

The book somehow assumes that the reader doesn’t know anything about the Shadowhunter universe, but I’m very skeptical that a reader would pick this up as their first Shadowhunter book. The authors review Idris as though we’d never heard of it, and the scene when Magnus went rune by rune on Alec felt tedious.

The book itself felt very slow-paced because there wasn’t much happening in it, which contributed to the tension issue I found. They jumped between partying, shopping, and there were a few demon attacks. It was a short novel, but it seemed like it took a long time for them to find any clues.

Shinyun’s betrayal was too predictable – I knew from the moment she showed up that she was going to betray them because we’d never seen her before, and if Magnus and Alec had made an important friend on this trip, we definitely would’ve known about her by now.

At the end of the novel, the characters decide to not tell anyone about their adventure and make a pact, which explains why none of the characters in the other books ever found about it. However, I couldn’t quite suspend my disbelief for this. Are we supposed to believe that Alec never tells even Jace, his parabatai? Or Izzy? Or that Izzy never followed up with Alec about the research he made her do? I find that hard to believe.

What I Liked:

I loved seeing Helen and Aline meet, and I really enjoyed their dynamic with Alec. However, I do feel that they fell in love way too fast. Still, one of my favorite scenes happened with the three of them, when they were trapped by the fire and had to work together to get out.

Another scene I really enjoyed was the hot air balloon rescue scene, when Alec and Magnus rescue two Shadowhunters, one of whom turns out to be Aline.

The third scene I loved was Mangnus’s flashbacks, both times, as he regained his memory. We learned so much about him through those flashbacks that we didn’t learn before, and I loved that! It would’ve been even better if that had been incorporated more throughout the novel instead of at the end, but I loved it nonetheless.

Tessa’s advice at the end about loving a Shadowhunter warmed my heart and made me smile, and I thought in general that was a nice moment in the book.

Also, the cliffhanger ending I thought was interesting. I wasn’t sure how the series would continue after the resolution, but I’m excited to see how Shinyun and Ragnor come into play in future books.

Although this book wasn’t my favorite of Cassie’s, and I was hard on it, but that’s just because my expectations for Cassandra Clare’s books are so high. I hope the next few books in this series continue to improve!

Let me know your thoughts on Red Scrolls in the comments! What’s your favorite Cassandra Clare book?

The crystalline glow of the Eiffel Tower receded. People had not expected it to last, either. Yet there it stood, the blazon of the city.

Renovation also requires patience and time. Just like a magician needs practice and preparation before the grand finale, renovators spend hours and days meticulously working on a project. They may have to strip down walls, replace fixtures, or install new systems, all while making sure that everything is done to perfection. One of the aspects that make renovation seem like magic is the before-and-after effect. Walking into a space before renovation and then seeing it after the transformation can feel magical. Cabinets are replaced, walls are painted, and new flooring is laid, and suddenly, the space is unrecognizable. It's like witnessing a magician's trick, where something disappears and is replaced with something entirely different. Renovation also has the power to improve the functionality of a space. Just as magic tricks can baffle audiences, a well-executed renovation can leave people in awe of how a small space can be maximized or how a room can be reorganized to improve flow and usability. Another parallel between renovation and magic is the emotional impact they can have. Like a magician who can evoke wonder and astonishment, a beautifully renovated space can evoke positive emotions in its occupants. It can create a sense of joy, comfort, and pride, making it a truly magical experience. In conclusion, renovation is like magic in many ways. It is a transformative process that turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. With careful planning, creativity, and skilled workmanship, renovators perform their magic to create beautiful and functional spaces that bring joy and satisfaction to their clients. Just like a magician, they leave people in awe of their abilities and evoke positive emotions through their work..

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