Week 1 Review: The Red Scrolls of Magic

From Goodreads:
From #1 New York Times bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series that follows High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood as they tour the world after the Mortal War. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel.

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 first review of The Red Scrolls of Magic

My Review:
I had such a great time reading this book again! And reading it where it does take place during the series chronologically was so great, to read this book when Magnus and Alec where at this point in their relationship!

Magnus and Alec haven't been together for very long, but they've been through some intense situations that bonded them quicker than a normal life would've. And I really enjoyed how cautious that they were with one another, espcailly Magnus, who doesn't want to lose this.

I mean, I knew about Magnus's dad, from City of Heavenly Fire, as well as reading this for the first time, but yeah, he's kinda a big deal, and that Magnus made a cult that worships him-and then forgot about it, well, it's just a little bit funny! 

Still absolutely love that ending (that we see Helen and Aline met!) and how Alec lets Shinyun go, but with that ending, I know he's going to regret letting her go. This book kicked off the start of an excellent series, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here! 

Loved reading this book, and I can't wait to continue the Eldest Curses series! 

Authors: Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu
Series: The Eldest Curses #1, Shadowhunter Chronicles 
First Read: March 8th, 2019

Read: January 7th, 2021
Source: Bought
Reason Why: Rereading, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book!
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: April 9th 2019

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars