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This review is going to be a TAD different.
‘“I’d say it was a pleasure to meet you, but it wasn’t. Not that you aren’t all fairly charming, and as for you—” He dropped a glittery wink at Alec, who looked astounded. “Call me?”
Alec blushed and stuttered and probably would have stood there all night if Jace hadn’t grasped his elbow and hauled him toward the door, Isabelle at their heels.’
♥ City of Bones , Cassandra Clare
Where it all began.
I remember reading The Mortal Instruments in 7th grade, and it had a profound impact on me. Malec was the first LGBTQ+ rep I ever read where they were main POVs. They went on to affect so many of my beliefs and eventually just the person I am today, and I can’t thank them/ Cassie enough for it. I have this overwhelming nostalgia for their journey, and it’s crescendoing into this epic piece known as The Red Scrolls of Magic. I’m so happy they have a book of their own because they deserve it.
I’m not going to talk much about the content of this story besides the fact that it takes place during Malec’s European vacation between City of Glass and City of Fallen Angels. It focuses on some crazy revelations, but mostly it’s a book for the fans. It’s a book dedicated to the love that is Malec, and I’ll never be over that. They were my favorite couple and main characters in TMI, so this story was everything I needed and more. I’ve always desired a story solely for them, and in getting it, I’m a satisfied bean. My 7th grade self would be losing her mind right about now.
The Red Scrolls of Magic reminded me of why I adore the Shadowhunter world, and I cannot wait to see what the sequel entails. I thought maybe I was over this world after my intense disappointment in TDA, but Red Scrolls has reminded me of what this world meant to me and also made me feel both when I first read them, during TID, and now. I don’t know if I’m describing my emotions well, but it makes sense to me haha.