About The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses Series, Book 1 of 2) – A Romantic Shadowhunters Adventure Across Europe
The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu puts Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood at the center of their own fast, funny, romantic adventure. Magnus is a powerful warlock. Alec is a skilled Shadowhunter. They have finally become a couple, and all they want is a beautiful trip across Europe. Paris should mean lights, food, views, and time together. Instead, trouble finds them almost at once. An old friend brings shocking news about a dangerous group called the Crimson Hand. The group worships demons, wants to spread chaos, and seems to have a strange link to Magnus himself. The official publisher describes this as the first book in The Eldest Curses and a Shadowhunters novel.
This is a strong choice for readers who already care about Magnus and Alec, but it also gives them a fuller story than they usually get in the wider Shadowhunters books. The heart of the novel is not only magic or fighting. It is trust. Magnus and Alec are learning how to be together while danger keeps pushing them into hard choices. Their trip becomes a race across Europe, with demons close behind and secrets making it harder to know who is safe.
When a Dream Holiday Turns Into a Dangerous Mission
Magnus wants to give Alec a special holiday. Alec, however, is still very much a Shadowhunter. Even during a romantic trip, he notices danger quickly and is ready to act. That mix makes the opening fun: one person wants beauty, romance, and style, while the other is always ready for a mission. The solution is not simple magic. Magnus and Alec must work as a team. They have different powers, different habits, and different ways of seeing danger. They also have secrets. To win, they need more than strength. They need trust. That gives the story emotional weight and keeps the romance tied closely to the action rather than feeling like a separate part of the book.
A Simple Look at the Story
The book begins after Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood have started dating. They travel through Europe, hoping to enjoy time away from the duties and danger of the Shadow World. Paris is one of their early stops, and the trip quickly becomes anything but quiet.
Why Magnus and Alec Make the Book Special
Magnus brings charm, humor, magic, long life experience, and a past full of strange memories. He can look calm even when a situation is terrible. Alec is more careful, direct, loyal, and trained to fight demons. He does not always speak in the same easy way Magnus does, but his actions show how much he cares.
Fast Fantasy for Readers Who Want More Than Romance
This book is romantic, but it is not slow. There are demon attacks, investigations, secret groups, magical threats, travel, fights, and moments when the characters must act quickly. Simon & Schuster describes the story as a race across Europe in which Magnus and Alec try to track down the Crimson Hand while demons follow them and the line between friend and enemy becomes harder to see.
What You Get from This Story
- A central Magnus and Alec story: The book gives the couple full attention instead of making them side characters.
- Romance with real growth: Their feelings are tested by fear, secrets, danger, and the need to trust.
- Dark fantasy action: Demons, magic, Shadowhunters, cult activity, and supernatural danger keep the plot moving.
- European travel: The mission moves through Europe, giving the adventure a changing setting rather than keeping everything in one city.
- Mystery and questions: Readers have to discover what the Crimson Hand really wants and why Magnus is connected to it.
- Humor between tense scenes: Magnus’s personality helps keep the book lively even when the danger rises.
- A wider Shadowhunters connection: The story belongs to the Shadowhunter Chronicles, so longtime readers will notice familiar ideas, rules, and relationships.
- A clear next step: Readers who finish this book can continue with The Lost Book of the White, which Simon & Schuster lists as Book #2 of The Eldest Curses.
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Bookish Wonderland focuses on making the printed reading experience more comfortable. This edition uses premium eye-soothing cream paper, which is easier on the eyes than harsh bright-white paper during long reading sessions. The text is produced with crystal-clear printing so words stay sharp and easy to follow. The book also uses high-quality stitched and glue binding to help the pages stay secure through repeated reading.
Who Will Enjoy This Book Most
This book is a good match if you:
- Already like Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood and want more of their relationship.
- Enjoy young adult fantasy with magic, demons, secret groups, and action.
- Want LGBTQ+ romance that is important to the main plot, not only a small side story.
- Like couples who must learn to trust each other while solving a dangerous problem.
- Enjoy fantasy stories that move through real European cities and mix travel with supernatural events.
- Prefer books with both emotional scenes and fast fights.
- Want to begin The Eldest Curses from its first published book.
- Have read The Mortal Instruments and want to spend more time with familiar Shadow hunters characters.
Cassandra Clare’s own reading-order guidance says books such as The Eldest Curses are best read after The Mortal Instruments. That does not mean every reader must follow one strict order, but people who already know the main Shadow hunters world may understand more references and relationships.
What books are in the The Eldest Curses series by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu?:
- The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses Series, Book 1 of 2)
- The Lost Book of the White by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses Series, Book 2 of 2)
Simon & Schuster confirms those first two positions in the series. The official Cassandra Clare site also describes The Eldest Curses as a trilogy and names a planned third title, so it is more accurate to treat the two books above as the two titles supplied for this store listing, not as proof that the wider series was designed to end at Book 2.
Best Sellers Rank of This Book
- #119,607 in Books
- #61 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance
- #119 in Teen & Young Adult Vampire Fiction
- #204 in Teen & Young Adult Dark Fantasy
These rank figures are shown exactly as supplied for this product listing. Bestseller ranks can change over time as sales and category positions change.
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| Primary Specification | |
| Series Name | The Eldest Curses |
| Author | Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu |
| Narrator | BD Wong |
| Editor | Mike Rosamilia |
| Genre | Young Adult Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, LGBTQ+ Romance, Adventure, Supernatural Fiction |
| ISBN-13/ISSN | 978-1481495097 |
| ISBN-10 | 1481495097 |
| Publisher | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Publishing Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | 14+ Years |
| Format | Printed book |
| Physical Specification & Quality | |
| Paper Quality | Premium eye-soothing cream paper |
| Binding Quality | High quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity) |
| Print Quality | Crystal-clear print |
| Pages | 384 Pages |
| Country | United States |
| Logistics Information | |
| Weight | 391g |
| Length | 8.5 Inch |
| Width | 5.6 Inch |
| Height | 0.9 Inch |