--- product_id: 67965906 title: "The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses) Paperback – 9 April 2019" brand: "cassandra clarewesley chu" price: "¥4936" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/67965906-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-the-eldest-curses-paperback-9 store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses) Paperback – 9 April 2019 **Brand:** cassandra clarewesley chu **Price:** ¥4936 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses) Paperback – 9 April 2019 by cassandra clarewesley chu - **How much does it cost?** ¥4936 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/67965906-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-the-eldest-curses-paperback-9) ## Best For - cassandra clarewesley chu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cassandra clarewesley chu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Red Scrolls of Magic (The Eldest Curses) Paperback – 9 April 2019 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-w2c-Yw1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ So Disappointing. *by B***X on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2019* “I know warlocks and Shadowhunters are very different, and there is a divide between your worlds that can be hard to cross. But as someone once said to me, the right man will not care. You can build a bridge over the divide and find each other.”Once again, I’ve really struggled with another of Cassandra Clare’s co-authored books. The plot dragged and didn’t really go anywhere, the narrative often felt childish and flat and ultimately the book just didn’t add anything to the wider series.The Red Scrolls of Magic is the first book in a new spin off series featuring Magnus and Alec. I thought this would be great - I love both characters - and this would be their first adventure on a holiday together. Magnus’s humour and adoration for Alec, combined with Alec’s nervous first step into a relationship, should have made for a really fun read, but even the usual humour was lacking.The holiday goes from bad to worse as Magnus and Alec notice the downworlder footprint is much larger in Paris and Venice than it really should be. Something is clearly going on. They quickly learn, after their third inconvenient demon attack, that The Crimson Hand, a fake cult set up by Magnus years ago as a joke, is now a serious cult amassing human sacrifices for a Greater Demon, all in the name of their leader. People are dead because of Magnus’s joke and the pair are determined to stop the murders and clear Magnus’s name.The concept to me felt boring, one dimensional and often childish, although admittedly something stupid Magnus might do! I liked that the plot featured a couple of cameos significant to Magnus’s life, such as Raphael, Ragnor and Catarina (or Juliette, the werewolf girl featured in the Ghosts of the Shadow Market Anthology) but none of these actually FELT significant, rather they were just names dropped for effect. I did however appreciate the various nods to Tessa who helps Magnus bridge the shadowhunter-warlock divide, and to Helen and Aline’s initial meeting; it’s genuinely interesting to see more of how their romance developed.The writing is really disappointing in this book. The dialogue is dry and not compelling at all, in stark contrast to her usual work. It feels entirely underdeveloped and rushed. The plot drags along at a mediocre pace, with various sub-plots I just didn’t care about because it was so one dimensional, and the characters have even lost some of what makes them interesting. Maybe Alec and Magnus are just better when they’re amongst their friends, or maybe it’s a co-authoring problem, but this book really did absolutely nothing for me or for the series as far as I can tell. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I could not put it down. *by A***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2019* Many would say that this book is aimed at a young teen audience, but I genuinely believe any adult will enjoy this. If you are a fan of Malec, THIS BOOK WILL MAKE YOU THIRST FOR MORE! I could not get enough of it. The way the passion between the two was written, was just stunning.The story overall was amazing, thrilling and kept me at the edge of my seat numerous times. Totally hoping that there will be a second book! I need more Malec like this!If you are having second thoughts about buying this, don't. Just buy it! it will not disapoint! ### ⭐⭐ Just *by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2019* Very disappointed with this book. Yes I understand it was mainly about Magnus + Alec but for me I really did not want to read so much about their physical relationship. I guess I was hoping for more of the same kind of story as TMI + TDA but this did t really have a story line that I could get interested in. I guess I’m not really into reading about a homosexual relationship. I doubt very much that I will be buying any more of this particular series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/67965906-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-the-eldest-curses-paperback-9](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/67965906-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-the-eldest-curses-paperback-9) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*