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Sep 19, 2023onyxemilyreads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
okay, wow. i really wasn’t expecting to like this as much as i did! i found the world, magic system, and characters in the Shadowhunters universe so far all to be very entertaining and fun to learn about. i don’t know if it’s the fantasy…
Sep 14, 2023pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"When Clary Fray crosses paths with three mysterious teenagers covered with tattoos, she realizes that the world is far more eerie than it appears. With her mom disappearing and Clary being attacked by demons, she is forced to trust the…
Sep 03, 2023BekahBookLover rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Overall, it was a really good book. There is a major plot twist at the end of book that made me read faster. The plot twist did make things a little awkward for me finishing the book. I still really enjoyed it and Clary is a strong…
Jul 28, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023ArchietheAiredale rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
City of Bones is the first of The Mortal Instruments series; it follows Clary as she explores and learns about the Shadowhunter world. This book isn’t meant to be deeply analyzed—it’s just for fun. With that in mind, I thought this book…
Dec 07, 2022violet_bee_357 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The first book in the Mortal Instruments series, “City of Bones” is a perfect mix of fantasy and real life. The novel starts when Clary Fray witnesses a murder at a night club, but her friend and the people around her were unable to see…
Aug 20, 2022Vibe97 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story was surprisingly a lot better than I anticipated. I originally checked this book out because I am a huge Holly Black fan and heard Cassandra Clare has worked closely with her in the past. It turned out to be a tale that left me…
Jul 18, 2022sapumohotti rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm not gonna give a summary of what happened in this book, as there are many comments already doing that. But boy, this book was a rollercoaster! There were so many unexpected plot twists. Honestly I have no words on how to describe this…
Jun 20, 2022SAPL_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"All the stories are true" is what Jace Wayland tells Clary Fray when her normal life is transformed into one filled with magic. At New York's Pandemonium Club, she witnesses a brutal yet alluring murder executed by three other teenagers.…
Apr 01, 2022joybean_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Usually, I don't really enjoy urban fantasy books but this was different. Because I read the beginning of Chain of Gold, I had a confusing basic understanding of world-building so that wasn't a lot of pressure. I had time to enjoy this…
Mar 07, 2022Ninestars rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
‘Shadowhunters’ is a book that grabs your attention with excellent world-building. It isn’t the first story that depicts supernatural powers hidden away from the public eye but it has its own unique charm. The author presents a story that…
Feb 04, 2022icicle28 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The story follows Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary 15-year-old who witnesses some supernatural activity at a nightclub. This incident thrusts Clary into a world she never knew existed—one where Shadowhunters, an elite group of warriors,…
Jan 29, 2022SeanBerkowitz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting. I look forward to reading the rest.
Oct 04, 2021violet_butterfly_11909 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Pink Bird 94 , I agree/disagree this is similar as in girl gets thrust into a world full of danger, deception, and magic, but this is also different from Keeper of the Lost Cities as Sophie is fourteen (fifteen?) and Clary seems older.…
Oct 01, 2021
i've got the movie Mortal Instruments and i'm curious how closely the movie follows the books, or book depending on how much they managed to cover of the story in an hour and a half. I'll be curious to see how much mangling of the story…
Sep 22, 2021Bluelark24 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Clary Fray lives an ordinary life until she suddenly witnesses three people who no one else seems to be able to see kill a demon. Suddenly, Clary’s life is completely turned around. She finds out she is a Shadowhunter and that her mom has…
May 24, 2021LCPL_Krystyna rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A good start to the series. I could definitely tell that this was an introductory novel to the series. It sets up everything, which I enjoyed. I enjoyed learning about this paranormal world, how it works, and all of the details. I also…
May 15, 2021AtkinsonMH rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The first book in the ‘Shadow Hunter’ series, ‘City of Bones’, a story, is heavily primed by the narrative and creative deficiencies of the movie of similar name (2013). That is, the reader, me, struggled to separate the imagery of the…
May 01, 2021violet_alligator_944 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In the first installment of the Mortal Instruments series, we are introduced to Clary and the Shadowhunters. I don't like this series nearly as much as the Infernal Devices, and Clary isn't my favorite main character. However, it still is…
Apr 28, 2021tiffanymhoang rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A completely immersing, page-turning book (and series!). I really liked Cassandra Clare’s portrayal of the intense fantasy world of Shadowhunters, and her amazing characters. In this book, Clary is thrust into the world of Shadowhunters…
Mar 19, 2021
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Jan 10, 2021BriarTeAmorangi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read this series so many times, and every time I read it, I feel so immersed into the main character and connected to her. Thank Cassandra Clare for writing such an amazing series for the Shadow World.
Dec 22, 2020Selfproclaimedbooknerd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
From the beginning this book is very gripping. It's a little confusing but stick with it b/c it all makes sense as it unfolds. I love the twists and turns and have been surprised many times! I really like her version of werewolves,…
Dec 11, 2020LCPL_Katelyn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book several years ago and just recently listened to the audiobook. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy an audiobook, but I needed one for a long drive. I immediately was pulled into this story through Mae Whitman's narration. Her…
Dec 09, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book was an adventure from the start. I immersed myself in the world of Shadowhunters alongside Clary Fray (the main character). Cassandra Clare has the power to bring her creative world to life with just her words. From fear to love,…