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The Lost Hero
Start of Heroes Of Olympus seriesby Rick Riordan
4.52010557 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a exciting and adventurous tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
10 Best Books Like The Iron Trial
If you loved The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Iron Trial are:
- 1The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan4.5Series starter
- 2The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan0
- 3Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 4The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani4.0
- 5Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling4.8
- 6The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 7Coraline by Neil Gaiman0
- 8On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson4.7#1
- 9Half Upon a Time by James Riley4.6
- 10The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire) by Tui T. Sutherland4.7Series starter
All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school would bring bad things. But he fails at failing. Only hard work, loyal friends, danger, and a puppy await.
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by Rick Riordan
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and heroic tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
3
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72013400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and empowering tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
4
by Soman Chainani
4.02013488 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty and subversive tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
5
by J.K. Rowling
4.81997320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a warm and wonder-filled tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
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The Red Pyramid
Start of Kane Chronicles seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72010516 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and urgent tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
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by Neil Gaiman
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a eerie and empowering tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
8
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Wingfeather Series #1 (works standalone)by Andrew Peterson
4.72020285 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical yet earnest tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
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by James Riley
4.62010401 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and witty tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)
Start of Wings of Fire seriesby Tui T. Sutherland
4.72012336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful but tense tone that will resonate with The Iron Trial fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Iron Trial
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Hero📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.5 | 2010 | 557 | Start a new series |
| The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel | Rick Riordan | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2013 | 400 | Start a new series |
| The School for Good and Evil📚 Series starter | Soman Chainani | 4.0 | 2013 | 488 | Start a new series |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | J.K. Rowling | 4.8 | 1997 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Red Pyramid📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2010 | 516 | Start a new series |
| Coraline | Neil Gaiman | 0 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness | Andrew Peterson | 4.7 | 2020 | 285 | Similar vibes |
| Half Upon a Time | James Riley | 4.6 | 2010 | 401 | Similar vibes |
| The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starter | Tui T. Sutherland | 4.7 | 2012 | 336 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Iron Trial?
The most similar books to The Iron Trial are The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
What should I read after The Iron Trial?
After finishing The Iron Trial, readers most commonly pick up The Lost Hero next.
Who writes books like Holly Black and Cassandra Clare?
Authors similar to Holly Black and Cassandra Clare include Jennifer A. Nielsen, Brandon Mull, Soman Chainani.
What genre is The Iron Trial?
The Iron Trial is a Fantasy novel by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, published in 2014. It features elements of Young Adult Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dark Lord.
How long is The Iron Trial?
The Iron Trial is 295 pages long.
About The Iron Trial
Key Features Description Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail. All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him. So he tries his best to do his worst, and fails at failing. Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come... From the remarkable imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a... Show More Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail. All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him. So he tries his best to do his worst, and fails at failing. Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come... From the remarkable imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping, mind-blowing, pulse-pounding plunge into the magical unknown. Product Details Item #: NTS584067 ISBN13: 9780545840675 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 304 Genre: Fantasy Grades: 6 - 9 Lexile® Measure: 830L Guided Reading Level: GR Level Y DRA Level: 60 ACR Level: 5.6 Key Features Item #: NTS584067 ISBN13: 9780545840675 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 304 Genre: Fantasy Grades: 6 - 9 Lexile® Measure: 830L Guided Reading Level: GR Level Y DRA Level: 60 ACR Level: 5.6