| Title | : | The Copper Gauntlet (Magisterium, #2) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 |
| Publication | : | First published September 1, 2015 |
| Awards | : | Goodreads Choice Award Middle Grade & Children's (2015) |
The Copper Gauntlet (Magisterium, #2) Reviews
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I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this, and I can assure you this sequel is even stronger than The Iron Trial. It’s hard to review without giving spoilers for the first book, but let’s just say Callum Hunt has a lot to think about. Some of the things he’s found out about himself, his family and the Magisterium have left him reeling. Even the companionship of his new “pet” wolf Havoc (a fabulous character) can’t console him as he prepares for his second year at the Magisterium. Call’s relationship with his father is strained to say the least. His friends at the Magisterium seem to accept him, but can they really? Call is afraid he is a danger to himself and anyone who gets close to him. Once back at the Magisterium, Callum and his friends face a new dilemma – the theft of a copper gauntlet called the Alkhahest, which in the wrong hands could destroy the Magisterium’s power. The Copper Gauntlet is full of twists and turns, surprises and wonders. Callum comes closer to learning to truth about himself, and makes powerful enemies along the way. If you liked The Iron Trial, you will love The Copper Gauntlet. I can’t wait to read more of this series.
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This wasn't the EPIC sequel I wanted it to be necessarily, but I can see the seeds it's planting and I can't wait to see how things evolve in the next few books.
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4 Stars! I really enjoyed this sequel, I liked it better than book one!
I think back in 2015 when I first read The Iron Trial , I was a very immature reader and I didn’t allow myself to fully engage with a non-Shadowhunters books from Cassie Clare. Obviously, these works are very different in every way and both good for their own reasons!
The Copper Gauntlet pulled me in from the very beginning! It was easy to jump back into this world with these characters even though it’s been 2 years since I read book one. I did lose a bit of focus in the beginning (I listened to the audiobook which is always a factor) but I was super interested in the beginning and end, which were fabulous!
Ultimately, I have no significant critiques for this book. It was quick, fun, intense, and an all-around great reading experience. I will definitely be continuing with this series with the audiobooks! -
Full review to come!
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4.75 Golden Stars
ladies & gentlemen!
I introduce to you,
my first 5 stars of 2019!
*drum rolls*
the Copper Gauntlet!
& 7th best of 2019
I KNEW IT!
I WAS WAITING FOR IT!
YESSSSS!
What a journey! from the first to the last!
action-packed, fun, fast pace & a quick read! (I finished it in one day!)
it was even better than the first book! (which is about a year ago I've read that, but didn't felt the mood to continue the series till now!)
but now I officially have a bookish fetish for this series! I fangirling & the series ascended to my top 10 favourites! all-time favourite! My new bbys!
OMG!
Why is Everything happening in the most DRAMATIC way!?
*my evil inner author-in-training answering in a mysterious whisper*
-because this is the most exciting, heart-wrenching way to happen & the best effect
omg! I LOVED IT!
this book was awesome!
I was laughing, fangirling & internally screaming all over the book! this book deserved a 5 stars!
Aaron! you sweet boy!
&
also sometimes funny!
I will add Aaron & Call to my favourite characters. I love them!
Call & Jasper's fight (reminded me of middle-gradish Potter & Malfoy) were funny! that's why I laughed a lot!
I liked Alex too!
Awwww Havoc!
many lovable characters!
& their friendship made me cry, omg! that love, that loyalty, that humanity! wonderful!
I felt some Harry Potter vibes too. & it was so delightful & magical.
I try to enjoy & remember every moment of reading this series, because First time is only once, so I write my feelings, my fangirling. to remember it. (I love re-reading, but I want to remember my 1st time too. I remember my 1st time HP in a blur.)
good & funny start. a bit slow, but continued very excitingly!
awesome plot
realistic & rational. (characters & their feelings)
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World building: ★★★★★/5
Characters: ★★★★(★)/5
Writing style: ★★★★★/5
plot: ★★★★(★)/5
Cover: ★★★★★/5
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3.5.
Un aumento de calidad en cuanto a trama y construcción de personajes respecto a la primera parte, pero algo corta y con una acción muy limitada, aunque con un ritmo mucho más dinámico y mejores diálogos. Una segunda parte que consigue introducirte por completo en la saga y que hace desear saber más a la de ya.
Pese a haber abandonado durante unos días la lectura de El guante de cobre, Clare y Black tienen una pluma mágica y consiguieron que leyera un setenta por ciento de la novela en apenas un día y medio. La historia comienza en el verano, un tiempo antes de comenzar el segundo curso en el Magisterium, donde Callum acudirá con su vida patas arriba. El inicio de la novela es sin duda, uno de los mejores inicios de una segunda parte en una saga de estas características, y no solo por lo duro que es, sino por la cantidad de elementos de la trama utiliza para asentar las bases de algo más complejo a desarrollar más tarde.
Me ha gustado mucho eso, el hecho de que pese a ser una novela middle-grade, su complejidad deje ver un mundo más allá. Pero también tiene un problema, y es que no se consigue ver del todo. Se ve que hay un mundo, unas reglas, una política, pero es todo demasiado... borroso. Es tanto un punto a favor como un punto en contra, y eso me echa un poco para atrás.
Lo que no me echa para atrás es, sin duda, la evolución no solo del personaje principal, sino de sus amigos Tamara y Aaron. Las conversaciones y relaciones entre los tres son magníficas, realistas y con muchos más matices que en la primera parte. Sin duda, es una saga más humana de lo que parece y que sorprende en muchos aspectos.
La magia en esta ocasión es incluso más importante que en la primera parte, con objetos mágicos, maestros locos y el descubrimiento de secretos del pasado que te dejarán con la boca abierta. Pensaba que el final de La prueba de hierro era insuperable, pero en general su secuela lo supera por su mayor complejidad. He echado en falta un poco más de trama en el nudo de la novela, pues 250 páginas se hacen cortas (la introducción a la historia es larga, aunque entretenida; y el desenlace es ligeramente más largo de lo que debería). Me daba la impresión de que era una novela tan corta porque se les vino el tiempo encima a las autoras, y hay ciertas subtramas que suenan vagas, aunque en conjunto el libro funciona perfectamente.
No es una novela increíble, lo sé, y tiene sus fallos, pero desde el primer momento la saga me conquistó y seguiré con ella hasta que termine. Me gusta, me gusta mucho. Me entretiene y creo que tiene mucho que ofrecer, aunque no puedo evitar pensar en El guante de cobre como una preparación conjunta para lo que se avecina. Veo los dos primeros libros de la saga como una iniciación, porque hay tramas cerradísimas que no deberían estar cerradas... Si lo habéis leído o lo vais a leer, me entenderéis.
Me encanta la saga, joe ♥ -
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Oh God, where do I begin? Mi ricordo ancora l'esaltazione che ho provato quando Cassandra Clare e Holly Black hanno annunciato la serie del Magisterium e rammento ancora meglio e con più calore la forte emozione che ho provato quando ho finito di leggere il primo capitolo della serie. Ero entusiasta e non vedevo l'ora di prendere in mano il secondo, che ero sicura avrei amato. Volevo davvero che mi piacesse, ma non è stato così.
La storia di Callum Hunt ha avuto reazioni molto controverse fin dal primo momento. In molti lo paragonavano ad Harry Potter ma, nonostante anche io vedessi qualche sporadica somiglianza, ho sempre pensato che fossero due universi ben distinti e che non si sarebbero mai intrecciati. Mi sbagliavo.
Io per prima sono stata una di quelle persone sostenitrici del fatto che, sebbene questa serie avesse molti elementi in comune con quella scritta da J.K. Rowling, non dovesse proprio essere fatto il paragone essendo gli intenti, la trama generale e gli elementi completamente differenti. Nel "Guanto di Rame", però, questi elementi si sono sovrapposti e gli echi da Harry Potter si sono fatti più frequenti, se non atrocemente e ostentatamente ridondanti. Ho avuto quasi la sensazione di rileggere una copia piuttosto bruttina e banale della storia della mia serie preferita.
Dal momento che le cose da dire sono tante preferisco esporle sotto forma di lista in modo da ordinare i miei pensieri e cercare di essere il più schematica e chiara possibile. Dunque, ecco qui i motivi per cui questo libro non mi ha fatto impazzire:
- Come ho già avuto modo di ripetere nel paragrafo precedente, le somiglianze con Harry Potter erano enormi. Non tanto per quanto riguarda la trama, ma per i personaggi. Call, Aaron e Tamara si sono trasformati ancora di più in copie sputate di Harry, Ron ed Hermione, senza però mantenere la loro vitalità. Le loro personalità, infatti, mi sono sembrate piatte, banali e, purtroppo, anche noiose. Nessuno di loro ha brillato o si è distinto, perfino la loro amicizia mi è risultata pesante e rarefatta, basata su dei pilastri che secondo me reggono con grandissima difficoltà. Poi c'è anche da dire che il libro è fitto di una tonnellata di somiglianze con Harry Potter davvero, davvero palesi. Ecco alcuni esempi: l'animale che accompagna e protegge Call, Subbuglio, è un lupo del caos (che per me è un forte richiamo alla figura di Sirius Black), il cattivo di turno mi ricorda molto la figura di Voldemort in alcuni suoi aspetti (specialmente per il suo passato prima di diventare quello che è), il Magisterium è chiaramente corrotto così come lo era il Ministero della Magia, tra i maghi ci sono dei pregiudizi davvero molto simili a quelli tra mezzosangue e purosangue, l'organizzazione del Magisterium per quanto riguarda dormitori e pasti ricorda tantissimo quella di Hogwarts, Jasper è la fotocopia di Draco Malfoy tanto quanto Celia è quella di Ginny Weasley,, etc.
- La storia che hanno deciso di seguire in questo romanzo mi è sembrata spesso irrealistica. Qualche esempio? Durante il corso del libro non c'è nemmeno una lezione di magia. Com'è possibile?! Inoltre i protagonisti (e voglio ricordarvi che hanno 13 anni) si gettano nel mondo senza un particolare addestramento o controllo dei loro poteri e riescono a risolvere qualsiasi situazione gli si presenti nel giro di qualche pagina. Sarò ripetitiva ma...COM'E' POSSIBILE? Se fosse questione di fortuna avrei potuto sorvolare sulla questione una o due volte, ma qua vengono messi in gioco degli incantesimi e un utilizzo di poteri decisamente superiori alle capacità che qualsiasi tredicenne senza allenamento potrebbe anche solo pensare di avere! Mi dispiace, ma a me i conti non tornano. Inoltre, altri avvenimenti che mi sono risultati estremamente ridicoli,
- I ragazzini si comportano e ragionano da adulti, mentre gli adulti sono un branco di incompetenti e incapaci. Anche questo, secondo me, non è realistico. Un ragazzino di tredici anni non potrà mai avere la maturità e i mezzi per compiere quello che i nostri protagonisti hanno fatto nel corso del romanzo. E poi, per quanto riguarda i così detti adulti...
Alcune cose che non mi sono piaciute e che classifico come minuscoli spoiler (gli spoiler un po' più "grossi"li nasconderò sotto l'apposita tendina, non preoccupatevi):
- Tamara. Tralasciando il fatto che ricorda sempre di più una copia slavata di Hermione, non è un personaggio coerente. Ora, le sue scelte sono opinabili e io non so che cosa avrei fatto se fossi stata nella sua stessa situazione. C'è anche da dire che a momenti è solo una bambina, ma bisogna anche ricordarsi che in questo libro i tredicenni vogliono dimostrare di averne almeno venti quindi... meh. Cominciate ad accorgervi anche voi che le cose cozzano un po' troppo?
- La monodimensionalità di Aaron. , dovrebbe avere una delle storyline più interessanti e accattivanti di tutti... e invece ha la gamma di emozioni (e le reazioni, aggiungerei) di un cucchiaio. La cosa che mi da più fastidio è che lui porta con sé tutte le caratteristiche che mi piace trovare tanto in un personaggio fictional quanto in una persona nella mia vita di tutti i giorni: coraggio, onestà, pietà, intelligenza, gentilezza, una buona concezione di ciò che è giusto e ciò che è sbagliato, etc... Il problema è che qualsiasi cosa faccia o dica, mi risulta piatto, scialbo e monotono. E' noioso, noioso, noioso. E ciò mi dispiace davvero un sacco.
- L'insensato bisogno di inserire a forza Jasper nell'avventura dei tre. Non ne capisco il senso tuttora.
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Tra l'altro, il libro è noioso. Non scorre né cattura. Non mi ha fatto venire voglia di restare col naso tra le pagine e l'unica ragione per cui l'ho letto così in fretta è stato in mancanza di altre attività con cui dilettarmi durante una lunga attesa in stazione e un altrettanto lungo viaggio in treno. Se c'è una cosa che odio, poi, è sforzarmi di finire un libro in modo tale da poterne iniziare un altro, cosa che mi è capitata con "Il Guanto di Rame."
La mia più grande delusione, però, come ho già avuto modo di dire e voi di intuire, sono stati i personaggi. Quando ho letto "L'anno di Ferro" pensavo che avessero un grandissimo potenziale e mi è dispiaciuto e, perché no, anche fatto arrabbiare che si siano rivelati essere solo delle copie monodimensionali di qualcosa che ho già visto e amato in passato.
Non posso dire niente di Holly Black perché non mi è mai capitato di leggere nessuno suo scritto, ma ho sempre apprezzato tantissimo i lavori di Cassandra Clare e mi stupisce che questo suo romanzo non sia stato capace di raggiungere il livello che, normalmente, lei raggiunge e supera senza alcuna difficoltà. Avevano tra le mani una storia dall'enorme potenzialità, ma che hanno fatto scivolare in qualcosa di estremamente banale. E ora come ora, ammetto, non sono nemmeno sicura di voler prendere in mano i seguiti. Una piccolissima parte di me è leggermente curiosa di vedere come proseguirà la storia (nonostante il mio interesse si aggiri attorno al 2%), ma il resto non vuole assolutamente risentire l'amaro in bocca nel vedere una saga promettente (e per la quale avevo anche grandi aspettative) ruzzolare rovinosamente nella più sconcertante delle mediocrità. -
5 stars!!!
“The end is closer than you think, Makar.” –Warren
Yeah!
Cassandra Clare and Holly Black did not disappoint!
5 STARS B****es! SO GOOD! I LOVE IT!
*MC’s Corner*
Note: Spoilers.
• The Copper Gauntlet is more adventurous than The Iron Trial. I liked that they went outside the Magisterium. (I know it’s against the rules.) I also this one is more fun.
• My only gripe on this book is that it’s too short… I mean much as I love it, I kinda wanted. I waited a year. Duh!
• I wish there’s more of the Copper Year thingies. I love their studies on The Iron Trial; it’s one of my favorite.
• I also love that I got to know more of the main characters, the world and wonders of Magisterium, which I think is cool.
• The last part… it was almost like the first one. You gotta step it up.
But ‘THE HEAD’ thingy, damn, that was so effing creepy as hell…
• The Copper Gauntlet did not remind me of Harry Potter any more.
And I realized that after I finished it. Kudos for that! *thumbs up*
• But the thing is this series is definitely going to be on my every year’s TO-READ list.
• And I really do wish it was longer…
@gleekidMC
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Hmmm this is getting more interesting! I can't wait to pick up the next!!!
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#1.) The Iron Trial ★★★★☆
#2.) The Copper Gauntlet ★★★☆☆
It's been a decent amount of time since I read the first instalment in the Magisterium series, so I was a little nervous that I would have forgotten some characters, plot lines or just been confused. However, it was so easy to sink back into this story that it felt like no time had passed at all.
This series is such a fun, magical and comforting read for me. I don't read a lot of middle grade, so it always refreshing and entertaining when I do pick one up. While I am not completely obsessed with these books- they are solid reads that I thoroughly enjoy.
That being said, The Copper Gauntlet was definitely darker in tone than its predecessor. It feels like a perfect read for halloween, so I would recommend it for October if you are interested in picking it up.
I didn't enjoy this book quite as much as the Iron Trial, for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. It may have been because there were less scenes in the magic school which was one of my favourite things from the first one. In general, I felt like there was less magic which is disappointing considering I really like the magic system these authors have included.
Additionally, I didn't love the characters as much as I remember in the first book. I have hope that they will develop more in the next few books, but for now the only characters I really like are Havoc and Jasper. Speaking of Jasper, what a surprise ! At the beginning, he seemed like a pretty one-dimensional 'bully' character but I like seeing other sides to him. I look forward to learning more about him and his storyline.
Overall, I am really excited to continue with the rest of the series. Whenever I am in the need of a quick middle grade to balance out my other reads I will definitely be picking up The Bronze Key! -
Chapter-by-chapter review on
my blog, the Snark Theater.
Okay. This book just managed to disappoint me, which is pretty impressive considering that 1) I had zero expectations going in and 2) it actually does improve on its predecessor on some levels. Well, one level.
That being the book's plot. We have a focused plot, which is actually driving the events happening in the book from almost the entirety of it! Sure, there is a moment in the middle where things kind of stagnate, but as a whole, the plot's mostly there. Unfortunately, it's kind of a stupid plot, and it only works because 1) Call is naive and trusting as fuck and 2) convenience. And then it only manages to span across an entire novel rather than a few chapter by sheer force of coincidence. Even then, the book's pretty short. But still, more focus, that's good!
The problem is…everything else. The last book ended on the reveal that Call had the soul of the Enemy of Death, the big baddie who is totally not a Voldemort ripoff. This book opens with Call angsting about it. And I say "open with", but really, Call's angst plagues the entire book. And honestly, it just doesn't work. I'm sorry, but we don't know enough about what souls are in the Magisterium world, and as such, I'm left with no reference but what I see. And what I see is: Call isn't "secretly evil" (something he actually calls himself at one point). It doesn't help that the resolution come out of nowhere and takes no effort on Call's end.
Worse, Call lies about it to everyone (until the big climax, of course), yet gets furious when Tamara "lies" by refusing to keep another of his secrets. Even though she's 100% right, since said secret is . And Call almost maims Tamara for it, too! It's not all the protagonist-centered morality in this book, either. The book is rife with it. I just don't feel like listing more. They're there—trust me.
Then we have Jasper, whom the book is trying to push into the spotlight for…some reason. Some reason completely unrelated to him being our Draco Malfoy and the fact that Cassandra Clare once wrote a fic where he was the main character. He's just annoying. The book tries to have him straddle the line so he doesn't lose his personality and still meshes with the group, but it just ends up with him being a massive douchebag who occasionally does a good thing. I'm not convinced.
And then we reach my final biggest problem with this book, which comes mostly in the last chapter, but I don't care because I don't think it counts as a spoiler. We have compulsory heterosexuality! Yaaaaay. Not.
Okay, so yes, Aaron/Call is my OTP, but this isn't what it's about. Well, it's only partially about that. See, in this book, Call and Celia develop a friendship…kind of. By that, I mean they hang out for two chapters in the entire book, and then half of the book happens, in which Call's away from school doing plot stuff. And when he comes back…she kisses him. And sure, the book doesn't actually establish them as a couple, but it's kind of the implication there. And I hate it. Because Celia is barely a character at all. She's not even in a full 25% of the book. Her only character trait is "nice". And she and Call get zero development, they just hang out and she's nice to him.
Meanwhile, Aaron and Call's friendship is the most important in the entire book, and the one that gets the most development. There's even conflict. Conflict! In a Clare book! That's how well-written this is! And yet…the romance is between Call and Celia. I hate this, because 1) it assumes the romance has to be between a boy and a girl (hence the compulsive heterosexuality), 2) it assumes that a boy and a girl interacting for five minutes counts as romance, 3) it assumes their relationship isn't worth developing as much as the one between the two main boys (or even Call's friendship with Tamara, which takes a back seat but is still more important). And considering who's writing this—Cassandra Clare, who wrote TID and the second half of TMI as if they were romance novels rather than urban fantasy—it feels kind of disgusting that, the moment the lead romance is told from the male PoV (and about a female PoV), it suddenly fades to the background. It's like the girl doesn't matter, the only relationships you're willing to develop are between a PoV and the boy.
Look, I have gay ships all over the god damned place, but I rarely expect them to become canon. It's sad, but true. But as I was reading this book, I actually had hope. Yes, really. Cassandra Clare made me hope that Aaron and Call could become a couple (perhaps not in this book, but in the future, maybe). And why wouldn't I? The way she writes Malec is fucked up, but at least she has a main gay couple. So seeing this…makes me sick.
And sure, they're not officially a couple, but I'd be heavily (though pleasantly) surprised if Call started the next book going "look, sorry girl, but no". There's still technically hope, but not much. And for that, I hate this book even more. Basically, authors…
Oh, and don't think this stopped being a Harry Potter ripoff. We start off with a Chamber of Secrets-like opening, a good chunk of the plot is heavily reminiscent of the prophecy part from Order of the Phoenix, and that kiss I just mentioned? Pretty much copied from Harry's first kiss with Cho Chang. Eeyup. -
This review can also be found on my blog
R A M B L E
Wow, what a book. I was sucked in almost instantly. The beginning for this was such a bigger bang than the first book. There were flat parts, but since it is only an incredibly short novel I was completely enthralled and involved with the world.
The Copper Gauntlet definitely displays a different kind of story to Harry Potter and Percy Jackson (sorry for the comparison), it definitely strays completely away from the belief that this series is in any way similar to the others in any way. I mean, none of the series have a main character who has a wolf, so I know which one I prefer.
This book had adventure. This book had friendship. This book smashed middle grade and young adult stereotypes. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a fast paced novel that features no romance and incredible friendships.
C H A R A C T E R S
#C A L L U M
Callum Hunt remains our main character. We see the whole story through his eyes and experience his reactions to what is happening. He is also pretty oblivious, which makes reading his perspective pretty frustrating at some times. Not only that but the fact he was so unwilling to communicate and share information with his friends. I wanted to shake him and scream he could trust them.
There are some incredible changes in his character, in my belief, the way he goes about magic and just how he holds himself is different from the first book. He is no longer scared of judgement from his peers and is truly more open.
#T A M A R A
Tamara is both my least favourite character and a girl I know I would be best friends with. She is comic relief, she is fearless and she is not about to take a single characters shit. Being Muslim of Iranian descent Tamara has a lot of pressures on her. She has to deal with a lot of complications, especially since her family is in the Assembly (kind of like court for Mages).
I just love her. She is not a perfect character. None of the characters in these novels are. She is flawed. She doesn't always do the right thing and she does screw up. But, man, is she well written and kickass.
#A A R O N
Aaron doesn't do too much this book. After the events of the last book he kind of becomes closed down and a tad hopeless, in my opinion. He also doesn't do too much throughout this book. He appears, does some magic to save everyone, say something wise and then disappear into the background. I feel he's hiding secrets that I am very interested in learning.
#J A S P E R
Jasper is rude and snarky. He hates showing emotions and is basically me in a fourteen-year-old boy. I was astounded by the character development that was shown throughout the book for Jasper. It was pretty surprising considering how terrible he had been in the previous book.
I hope we see more of Jasper in the third book.
P L O T
The plot of this was intense. With Call's father on the run from the Mages who want to kill him our main character feels he needs to save him. Aaron, Havoc and Tamara join him (followed by Callum's mortal enemy Jasper) in order to stop events that are unfolding.
That didn't make sense, did it? Just trust me on this, the plot is awesome. I was completely unable to put my phone down (I'm reading the ebooks). I'm nervous to see how the next book unfolds since there will be a wait for the fourth and fifth books.
O V E R A L L
Overall, this book was amazing. It was better than the first, in my opinion. Cassandra Clare and Holly Black manage to create such a unique and original story, managing to push down stereotypes that find their way into most stories. The characters are flawed and the action is mindblowing. Definitely a recommended series. -
You don’t need adult fiction, nor YA fiction when a middle grade story such as this is around. Absolutely excellent. Clare and Black certainly believe in keeping the action coming. I thought the events in this book would be the culmination of the series so I’m excited to see where the series goes next.
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This was a better read than The Iron Trial but only slightly. It did have a lot more action and lot more mysteries. If I thought that some questions from the previous book were going to be answered, I was wrong because at the end of it I was left with even more questions.
This was mostly set up outside of Magisterium which I really liked but I wanted to know more about the Magisterium as well. Again I loved the chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc and his love and loyalty towards Call. If The Iron Trial had a lot of similarities between Harry Potter series, this book had almost none.
I am still not a big fan of Aaron and Tamara but they have grown on me but only a bit. I did like Aaron and Call's friendship though. I really liked Call and his father's relationship in the first book but in this book, Alistair is trying to steal Call's magic. I don't want to judge and will hold off my judgement till the next book but that took a turn. Jesper's character being one of the main characters came as a surprise but I liked that.
Definitely a better read than the previous one with a lot of action and more mysteries.
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Der erste Band konnte mich nicht vollends überzeugen & ich war mir sogar noch unsicher, ob ich Band 2 überhaupt lesen werde ... Gut, dass ich mich dafür entschieden habe! Es war grandios! Magisch, unheimlich & super spannend! Mich konnte dieses Buch absolut in seinen Bann ziehen! <3
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5 Stars
The Copper Gauntlet may have been short but it was jam packed full of action and mystery that wouldn't let me put this book down.
The Magisterium series definitely has a Harry Potter feel to it in that's there's a magical school, three main good characters, a chosen one and an evil being. But it has so many differences that make it stand apart in a good way!
Havok has to be my favourite character - I want him as a pet!
Jasper has proved he's not an ass and I even like his character now.
In future books I'm not sure who I want to ship Call with Tamara or Celia.
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I seem to be in the minority here, but I really struggled with this one. I found it incredibly slow, it only really got going from page 200 onwards and I have a strong dislike for the main character Call.
To he honest I wish the series had been written from Tamara's perspective. That way we could have the complexities of the relationships, her feelings (or not) for Aaron and her doubts/loyalty to Call, as well as her family and the intricaties of the Assembly and mage world. From Call's perspective we just get petulance, self obsession and that age-old killer of all character/reader relationships; 'lying to protect my friends'. If you could hear my sigh right now you'd understand how much I HATE that. Yes, even with Harry Potter. ESPECIALLY with Harry Potter.
And while we're on the subject, let's acknowledge the cloud around book 1 that had many people accusing the writers of plagiarism and dismissing the book because of it. In this installment, yes there are still similarities. Some big similarities. There's also some unique angles that come from the elemental magic of this world (which I still love by the way). But mostly similarities. And I'm kinda done trying to give it all the benefit of the doubt because it's not doing itself any favours. So I'm afraid that, despite enjoying book 1, I'm done with this series. -
Yeah, sure the Harry Potter vibes are there, but I still think this is a solid middle grade series. My only complaint would be that these two badass authors know how to really make sh*t go down, so I'd like maybe a little more action.
Other than that, I'm digging the series. The concept is great and the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" magic system is hella cool. Magic has been done a million times over in a million different ways and yet they make it seem fresh and new to me.
Also, I would like to say this is the first time ever that and MC has had vital information that is actually justified in being kept from other characters. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone has information that could solve like a huge issue if they just told someone but they decide it's safer to keep it to themselves. AND IT NEVER MAKES ANYTHING BETTER. So I genuinely appreciate the struggle Call faces in needing to keep his secret.
I'd also like to point out how likable a character Black and Clare have made Call. He literally has so few "good" qualities and yet somehow I'm always on his side. When he hated Tamara, I hate Tamara. When he forgave her, I forgave her.
Overall, I'm really excited to see where this story goes moving forward. They've set up a really exciting arc that is still just beginning. -
Der zweite Band hat mir noch besser gefallen als der erste, deshalb auch mehr Sterne! Ein tolles Abenteuer und interessantes Ende
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Solidno. Prava akcija počinje negde posle 90. stranice, te se ostatak priče čita u jednom dahu.
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Before reading:
I absolutely need this book in my possession. I am in love with this series! ;)
Update: Oh my! What a intriguing cover! It makes me wonder if this one is going to be dark! Dark and fanciful!
After reading: (may contain spoilers, you have been warned)
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So let's start at the beginning. When I opened this book I was thrilled. I am in love with this middle-grade series. The Copper Gauntlet started off very dark. Callum had a very difficult situation he had to run away from (literally). What I liked about this book was that it was very quick paced and contained the perfect amount of action, humour, and character development.
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The ending was interesting and I did notice how Callum's actions were very much influenced by Constantine's soul. He did have darker thoughts and it added a new layer to his character. Tamara did annoy me for the majority of the book. Aaron needs to stop being so selfless and boring. Jasper is my spirit animal. His sarcastic comments and his annoyance with everyone really made the book great. I loved his interactions with Callum and I also loved how when it boiled down, he stuck with the group and tried his best. I am a little sad that Warren wasn't in it very much. I love that lizard.
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The ending was slightly rushed but still great to read. Perhaps it was a little convenient for the main characters but they defiantly grew from it. Our main group (including Jasper) has officially learnt that Callum is the enemy of death. That the soul residing in his body is in fact Constantine Madden's soul. The big ta da reveal was very dramatic.
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I am very excited to see where this series leads and hope Callum goes even darker. I want to see Callum remember what it was like to be Constantine and how that would affect his decision making. That would ultimately be Call's ultimate test.
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Can it be next year so I can read the third book? Please Holly? Cassie? You ladies do know how to keep a girl on the edge of her seat anticipating more of the drug that is the Magisterium series.
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Real rating 4.7 stars. -
#1)
The Iron Trial ★★☆☆☆
#3)
The Bronze Key ★★★☆☆
#4)
The Silver Mask ★☆☆☆☆
#5)
The Golden Tower ★★☆☆☆
did i pick up the sequel to a two-star disappointing read despite the fact i'm already in the middle of three (yes, three) five-star predications? yes, yes i did
➸ Trigger warnings for .
▷ Representation: Cal (mc) physical disability; Tamara (li) Iranian-American & Muslim; Rufus (sc) Black & gay; poc & queer scs.
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FEB 3 - THE COVER WAS REVEALED YESTERDAY AND IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL *grabby hands*. I MUST HAVE IT NOW.
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—4 stars—
“The end is closer than you think.”
————about the book————
Age: middle grade/YA
Genres: Paranormal
Cliffhanger: no
Writing: 8/10
Quotes: 6/10
World building: 8/10
Characters: 8/10
Romance: a smidgeon
My rating: 8/10
‼️spoilers below‼️
———my feelings———
THE NOSTALGIA (ok ok I’ll stop)
I’d forgotten how little of this book is actually spent at the magisterium—it’s like not even half the book I think?
But anyway, one of the reasons I still love this serieseven though I’ve kind of grown out of it, is the characters. I mean, both Cassie and Holly write AMAZING characters, so of course I love them!
I love how (now I’ve devoured both Holly’s and Cassie’s back catalogues) I can tell which bits of the book and which bits of the characters are from each of them!
For example, there’s a lot of Cassie in the sarcasm and friendships, but I can see Holly’s morally grey characters and her darker stories in there too!
———Characters ———
Call: he’s so grumpy. I love him
Tamara: she’s honestly the best<3 I love her so much—and she only gets better!
Aaron: he’s probably my least favourite of the main trio, but he balances them out well.
Jasper: I can’t wait for book 5. That’s PRIME JASPER CONTENT. He’s so mean but hilarious.
————Quotes————
“Death threats,” said Jasper. “What is this world coming to?”
“There was no such thing as a helpful Evil Overload.”
———Random extra thoughts———
I-this was meant to be a short review. This is what happens when I start talking/typing😆
Thanks for reading!❤️ -
Lekka, wciągająca i idealnie wydana
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This does have few spoilers...
4-Stars
The Copper Gauntlet the second book in the Magisterium series, I read it because I LOVED the first book, but I kinda liked the first book, a little bit better.
The Plot of the plot of the book, was good, it started in the summer right after he finished his Iron year, Callum Hunt was living with his dad but then he ran away, because he was pretty sure, his dad was gonna chain him, like he did to Havoc, since he is the enemy of death. He ran away, and ended up at Tamara Rajavi house, later he goes to Magisterium, finds out his dad stole the a stone, and he and his friends, go on a quest to find him, but then things go all wrong....
I liked the plot a lot it was really good, except the ENDING cause the ending went kinda fast, to be fair I did read it kinda fast, since I was trying to finish it at midnight but even if I didn't I'm pretty sure, I'd still thin it went pretty fast.
The writing was good, I liked that it was in Callum's point of view, it made it interesting, since in this book : Callum had a lot feeling and thoughts, so it was cool!
“Of course, that was probably a problem with being an Evil Overlord. You didn't regret the right things.”
The Charcters
Callum
Callum technically the main character, he was kinda annoying sometimes, cause when he was trying to not be evil, it was cringy! Otherwise he was trying to be hero, which I didn't mind, but again it was kinda cringy, cause in my opinion is doesn't really go with his personality, much.
Tamara
Everyone likes the smart women, well Tamara's great, but not that great, cause I feel like she likes Aaron more then Call, which I don't mind, cause Aaron is great, but still, Call is the one with more problems, which I don't really like, but anyways
Aaron
I really like Aaron, like a lot he's nice, he tries not to take sides, and agrees with Call more, then Tamara does. Plus I kinda like his backstory it's mysterious....
Jasper
Well, I would say, I hate Jasper, but I don't really hate him, he's just SUPER annoying, but in this book, I liked him better cause he was less, mean, in this book he was just annoying, way too much.
Why'd I rate it 4-stars?
I would rate it 5-stars but the ending went too fast, plus Tamara wasn't really herself much in this book, I did like the new less mean Jasper, Aaron was kinda better in this book, and, Callum, was cringy sometimes.
Overall, The Copper Gauntlet, was an interesting book, with a lot of Actiony-adventury thing, that I enjoyed. -
2,5 Sterne... oder so!?
Also ich weiß ehrlich nicht, wie ich das Buch bewerten soll. Es fällt mir einfach unglaublich schwer, weil ich die Geschichte eigentlich sehr gern gelesen habe, was einfach am Schreibstil der beiden Autorinnen liegt. Sie wissen halt, wie man die Leser fesselt und wie man Charaktere schafft, die greifbar sind und mit denen man mitfiebert. Außerdem... Mordo aka Havoc <3 LIEBE xD
Und den Konflikt, der durch den Twist am Ende des ersten Bandes entstanden ist, hat hier für interessanten Lesestoff gesogt.
Allerdings gibt es auch einfach SO SO vieles an diesem Buch, was mir nicht gefallen hat.
Vor allem die nicht vorhandene Handlung am Anfang der Geschichte, hat es mir sehr schwer gemacht, das Buch zu mögen. Die Geschichte heißt zwar "Magisterium", aber Callum und seine Freunde verbringen in diesem zweiten Teil fast gar keine Zeit in der Schule. Wir erfahren auch nicht mehr über den Unterricht oder die Tore oder generell das Schulsystem.
Was mich auch sehr gestört hat, das war die Unfähigkeit der Erwachsenen... Für Callum und seine Freunde war es einfach alles viel zu leicht. Sie konnten aus der Schule ausbrechen und fliehen, ohne sofort wieder eingefangen zu werden. Auch vor anderen erwachsenen "Feinden" fiel die Flucht nicht gerade schwer... Außerdem würde ich gerne Mal wissen, wie man denn auf diese Übersetzung von Ultima Forsan kommt. Das Internet weiß dazu leider gar nichts, aber meine Übersetzung davon wäre "Vielleicht das Ende". Was in meinen Augen einfach WEIT von der Übersetzung hier entfernt ist. Weit. weit. weit.
Und noch etwas, das allerdings weder positiv noch negativ ist, über das ich aber gerne sprechen würde: Jasper und Callum. THIS IS SO GOING TO HAPPEN. Vielleicht bin ich gaga im Kopf (nach der Grayson und Liv Sache habe ich mein Vorhersagemojo verloren), aber... Da waren so viele Andeutungen drin. Hinzu kommt die ganze HarryxDraco Fanbase. Cassandra Clares Hang zu LGBT... Wenn das nicht passiert, dann weiß ich auch nicht -
3.5 stars
It was ok. I liked it, but it didn't surprised me in any way. There were no wow moments or something that kept me on the edge of my seat. I still liked it and I will continue with the series.
People say it gives some Harry Potter vibes and it does but I don't mind them, but all in all it's a great story as it is I still feel that sometimes it need some more action and moments that make your heart skip a beat, but I will see were the story leads and how things develop. The series it's still at the beginning and the first 2 books aren't really long, but the story develops nicely and in an interesting direction.
I like the school and magic system in this book - they seem fresh some how.
The characters are likable, especially Call even if you know in your head that he is making stupid decisions and saying idiotic stuff you just like him and feel what he feels. It's weird. -
No me quejo de nada de este libro, en absoluto. Ni de su trama, ni de sus personajes.. Nada. Sólo del hecho de que quizás, para mí, al principio fue algo lento (aunque creo que pudo haber influido el formato en el que lo estaba leyendo, porque es primera vez que decido leer en digital y en mi teléfono).
Aún así, me sorprende cuánto me enganchó este libro de principio a fin, y cómo se fue tornando interesante cada vez más, y si bien no es un libro en el que pasen tantas cosas (me refiero a que este libro no transcurre en todo un año escolar como en el primero sino en menos de un mes, diría yo), poco a poco se vuelve más intrigante e interesante y pasan unas cosas, y te enteras de unas cosas que... Jesus Christ. #HelpJuan
Ya sólo me queda dejar claro que el súper combo Clare-Black sabe cómo dejarte con ganas de leer el siguiente libro con sus finales tan intrigantes. En este caso, no fue un final como el de La Prueba de Hierro, pero sí un final que te deja con la intriga de qué pasará en el siguiente.
Espero contarles pronto mi experiencia con La Llave de Bronce :D. Hasta entonces, bye!
