--- product_id: 69177332 title: "The Red Scrolls of Magic (1) (The Eldest Curses)" price: "107 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/69177332-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-1-the-eldest-curses store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Red Scrolls of Magic (1) (The Eldest Curses) **Price:** 107 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Red Scrolls of Magic (1) (The Eldest Curses) - **How much does it cost?** 107 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/69177332-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-1-the-eldest-curses) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Red Scrolls of Magic (1) (The Eldest Curses): 9781481495080: Clare, Cassandra, Chu, Wesley: Books Review: A welcome addition to the Shadowhunters universe - I'd like to preface this with noting that I have a hard copy coming in my Bookish subscription box, but having read the first 7 chapters on Riveted, I bought and read the Kindle edition yesterday. First: for those of you worried since the book was initially marketed as New Adult (which is considered more mature than YA), this book is not more sexually explicit than The Shadowhunter Chronicles. Also: While they say this book can be read without having read the rest of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, and it can, it would be best appreciated having finished all of the books that are currently released (including the short stories from Ghosts of the Shadow Market). It's not that you'll be lost otherwise, it's just there are some Easter eggs that enhance the story. This book was amazing! It takes place after City of Glass and before/during City of Fallen Angels and it is so nice to spend more time with Magnus and Alec, but also with some other fan favourites. I'm quite impressed with how this book is co-written-- the dialogue is almost identical to the other books with the sass definitely being the same! It was really interesting seeing Magnus and Alec trying to get to know each-other better and overcoming obstacles such as Downworlder responses to Magnus dating a Shadowhunter (the connections between how Downworlders are scared of Shadowhunters the same way PoC and other minorities are scared of cops is very apparent), as well as just both of them coming to terms with their respective pasts and what they want their relationship to be. Magnus and Alec are not the only LGBTQIA2S+ characters in the story which I think is wonderful for so many reasons but the most prominent being that it was really hard for Cassie to have even one non-straight couple when City of Bones was released in 2008 (due to rampant homophobia and the insistence that non-straight characters will detract from book sales). While part of the story is certainly about how to navigate being not-straight in this society, the focus was more about the relationship itself. In short: the writing was amazing and hilarious; the character development was in line with the other books; the plot was really interesting (knowing they are in books that are chronologically later did not detract from the gravity of the situations they get stuck in) and it was really nice to see some fan-favourite characters from a different perspective! Review: OMG So So Much Fun! - I loved reading about the Shadow Hunter world from the Downworlder perspective. I know SHs can be so harsh but I love Clary, Jace and their gang as well as Tessa, Will and Jem et. als. But Magnus Bane has always been one of my favorite characters and I longed for more of him. I kind of felt about Alec the way he described feeling about other people- reserved, cautious and a little hostile. But this book helped me to know another side of him and I quickly came to love him. The story (as always) was engaging and just downright satisfying, gave a different perspective on that world and I loved it. This book is red hot no matter what your orientation is - love is love. Please keep writing about it this world from all angles. I would love more Clary and Jace (You hinted at a book in which Clary is kidnapped and brought to another world in which she is dead and jace is still with Sebastian) but I will read anything you write and your co-authors are always amazing. Thank you for turning me on to Holly Black! I devoured the Cruel Prince series. And now I’ll check out Wesley Chu. By the way I was saddened by the (just found out today) news that Godfrey Gao had passed away. He was the epitome of Magnus and had so many movies to his credit! God bless his soul and his family. Thank you for this inclusive book in a time we are fighting for inclusion. Peace. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #150,303 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #112 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance #123 in Teen & Young Adult Dark Fantasy #177 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure | | Book 1 of 2 | The Eldest Curses | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,694) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches | | Grade level | 9 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 1481495089 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1481495080 | | Item Weight | 1.14 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | April 9, 2019 | | Publisher | Margaret K. McElderry Books | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![The Red Scrolls of Magic (1) (The Eldest Curses) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WtRbZ+bJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A welcome addition to the Shadowhunters universe *by T***B on April 14, 2019* I'd like to preface this with noting that I have a hard copy coming in my Bookish subscription box, but having read the first 7 chapters on Riveted, I bought and read the Kindle edition yesterday. First: for those of you worried since the book was initially marketed as New Adult (which is considered more mature than YA), this book is not more sexually explicit than The Shadowhunter Chronicles. Also: While they say this book can be read without having read the rest of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, and it can, it would be best appreciated having finished all of the books that are currently released (including the short stories from Ghosts of the Shadow Market). It's not that you'll be lost otherwise, it's just there are some Easter eggs that enhance the story. This book was amazing! It takes place after City of Glass and before/during City of Fallen Angels and it is so nice to spend more time with Magnus and Alec, but also with some other fan favourites. I'm quite impressed with how this book is co-written-- the dialogue is almost identical to the other books with the sass definitely being the same! It was really interesting seeing Magnus and Alec trying to get to know each-other better and overcoming obstacles such as Downworlder responses to Magnus dating a Shadowhunter (the connections between how Downworlders are scared of Shadowhunters the same way PoC and other minorities are scared of cops is very apparent), as well as just both of them coming to terms with their respective pasts and what they want their relationship to be. Magnus and Alec are not the only LGBTQIA2S+ characters in the story which I think is wonderful for so many reasons but the most prominent being that it was really hard for Cassie to have even one non-straight couple when City of Bones was released in 2008 (due to rampant homophobia and the insistence that non-straight characters will detract from book sales). While part of the story is certainly about how to navigate being not-straight in this society, the focus was more about the relationship itself. In short: the writing was amazing and hilarious; the character development was in line with the other books; the plot was really interesting (knowing they are in books that are chronologically later did not detract from the gravity of the situations they get stuck in) and it was really nice to see some fan-favourite characters from a different perspective! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG So So Much Fun! *by B***Y on October 14, 2020* I loved reading about the Shadow Hunter world from the Downworlder perspective. I know SHs can be so harsh but I love Clary, Jace and their gang as well as Tessa, Will and Jem et. als. But Magnus Bane has always been one of my favorite characters and I longed for more of him. I kind of felt about Alec the way he described feeling about other people- reserved, cautious and a little hostile. But this book helped me to know another side of him and I quickly came to love him. The story (as always) was engaging and just downright satisfying, gave a different perspective on that world and I loved it. This book is red hot no matter what your orientation is - love is love. Please keep writing about it this world from all angles. I would love more Clary and Jace (You hinted at a book in which Clary is kidnapped and brought to another world in which she is dead and jace is still with Sebastian) but I will read anything you write and your co-authors are always amazing. Thank you for turning me on to Holly Black! I devoured the Cruel Prince series. And now I’ll check out Wesley Chu. By the way I was saddened by the (just found out today) news that Godfrey Gao had passed away. He was the epitome of Magnus and had so many movies to his credit! God bless his soul and his family. Thank you for this inclusive book in a time we are fighting for inclusion. Peace. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Series I Have Dreamed About For Years *by T***N on April 21, 2019* This was truly a book and a series I have dreamed about for years since first reading about Magnus and Alec. Now that it is finally here I can without a doubt say that it was absolutely everything I ever wanted. Magnus was from his introduction my favorite character and his relationship with Alec is by far one of the most spectacular love stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The Red Scrolls of Magic (TRSoM), is actually a story that takes place directly after the tragic events of City of Glass. So trust me when I say you definitely need to have read up to City of Glass. You very well could read this without but be warned you may not catch all the references or understand the character development arcs. Now with that being said, I LOVED THIS SO HARD!!!! Everything from the story, to the plot, to the new characters introduced, to some surprising characters appearing from other books, to well just about everything. The Shadowhunter world has been with me for so long, so just knowing that this world and its story and its character just keeps on evolving and growing makes me literally so happy. Once again just another gush full review but it would be hard for me to say anything else without spoiling the first three Mortal Instrument books or hell really the whole series. I am truly excited to see where the rest of this series will go because that ENDING left my jaw on the ground and my emotions shook. --- ## 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.pl/products/69177332-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-1-the-eldest-curses](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/69177332-the-red-scrolls-of-magic-1-the-eldest-curses) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*