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The Bane Chronicles #10
The Course of True Love [and First Dates]
Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood might fall in love—but first they have a first date.
When Magnus Bane, warlock, meets Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunter, sparks fly. And what happens on their first date lights a flame...
When Magnus Bane, warlock, meets Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunter, sparks fly. And what happens on their first date lights a flame...
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Cassandra Clare
198 books277k followersCassandra Clare was born to American parents in Tehran, Iran and spent much of her childhood travelling the world with her family, including one trek through the Himalayas as a toddler where she spent a month living in her father’s backpack. She lived in France, England and Switzerland before she was ten years old.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
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January 1, 2024
"Alec was silver: so used to everyone else looking at Jace that that was where he looked too, so used to living in Jace's shadow that he didn't expect to be seen. Maybe it was enough to be the first person to tell Alec that he was worth being seen ahead of anyone else in a room, and of being looked at longest. And silver, though few people knew it, was a rarer metal than gold."
First things first, I will never get over that quote. I will never stop thinking about how Magnus would have been okay with simply being the first person to show Alec that he was worth looking at first. Especially because we know where they go, where they end up, how absolutely beautiful their love story is. Knowing all of that, and knowing that Magnus would have been okay with this... it makes me want to cry.
He's the most wonderful man to have ever walked a fictional world. I strive to be more like him in everything I do.
Beyond that, I think the progression of this story is so special. A "bad" first date, which we find out is just miscommunication, becomes the stepping stone to a lifetime (she says softly under her breath so Cassie doesn't get any ideas on cutting it short) of beautiful memories and similar occurrences. Right from the start, from their very first moment standing together, their first instinct is to protect. And they never stop.
I can't imagine my life without Magnus Bane being front and center anymore.
First things first, I will never get over that quote. I will never stop thinking about how Magnus would have been okay with simply being the first person to show Alec that he was worth looking at first. Especially because we know where they go, where they end up, how absolutely beautiful their love story is. Knowing all of that, and knowing that Magnus would have been okay with this... it makes me want to cry.
He's the most wonderful man to have ever walked a fictional world. I strive to be more like him in everything I do.
Beyond that, I think the progression of this story is so special. A "bad" first date, which we find out is just miscommunication, becomes the stepping stone to a lifetime (she says softly under her breath so Cassie doesn't get any ideas on cutting it short) of beautiful memories and similar occurrences. Right from the start, from their very first moment standing together, their first instinct is to protect. And they never stop.
I can't imagine my life without Magnus Bane being front and center anymore.
April 10, 2015
This is an honest to god 5-star rating. I am just so very grateful that this series exists even though it consists of short-stories I still had the chance of getting inside Magnus' head and it's a place I'd very much like to stay in forever. He's wondrous, the way he thinks, the way Cassie writes his character and all of her characters, if I'm being completely truthful. I loved this, Magnus and Alec are favorites of mine (though, now that I think about it, there's no character of Cassie's that is not a favorite of mine) so I really rejoiced this chance at getting a glimpse inside of their relationship, again. Their first date was, how should I put it, perfect. It was not instant, it took its time and I think the real date started when their actual date ended. I love how these two interact and I love how they're not afraid of putting themselves out there.
March 19, 2014
Huh? I waited six months for this?
Magnus and Alec have a dreadful beginning of their date and Magnus regretted going out with Alec even more times than I regretted reading about it. Fortunately, Catarina saved them (and me) by putting an end to it. A werewolf emergency arose! Too bad Clare also sucks at writing fighting scenes.
So, Alec is special to Magnus because reasons and he broke the law, which was nice. Really? I mean come on, is that all? Seriously?
Original pre-read review here:
March 13, 2020
The Bum song gave me life!
What Really Happened in Peru - 2 Stars
The Runaway Queen - 2 Stars
Vampires, Sconces and Edmund Herondale - 4 Stars
The Midnight Heir - 5 Stars
The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - 4 Stars
Saving Raphael Santiago - 4 Stars
The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - 3 Stars
What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 4 Stars
The Last Stand of the New York Institute - 4 Stars
The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 4 Stars
The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - 4 Stars
What Really Happened in Peru - 2 Stars
The Runaway Queen - 2 Stars
Vampires, Sconces and Edmund Herondale - 4 Stars
The Midnight Heir - 5 Stars
The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - 4 Stars
Saving Raphael Santiago - 4 Stars
The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - 3 Stars
What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 4 Stars
The Last Stand of the New York Institute - 4 Stars
The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 4 Stars
The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - 4 Stars
May 20, 2015
4 super cutesy stars
Narrated by Cecil Baldwin, Jamie Bamber, George Blagden, Gareth David-Lloyd, Jordan Gavaris, Stephen Lunsford, David Oyelowo, Andrew Scott, Michael Trevino, Jesse Williams
Ten of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles.
The Curse of True Love [and First Dates] was a awkwardly fun sweet read, we both know they are each other first in two completely different ways. This is Alec's first anything and this is Magnus' first time falling for a Shadowhunter. There are no rules or guidelines so it's bound to be a disaster, but it's amazing what happens when you stop trying and just let it be. Super cute read!
Narrated by Cecil Baldwin, Jamie Bamber, George Blagden, Gareth David-Lloyd, Jordan Gavaris, Stephen Lunsford, David Oyelowo, Andrew Scott, Michael Trevino, Jesse Williams
Ten of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles.
The Curse of True Love [and First Dates] was a awkwardly fun sweet read, we both know they are each other first in two completely different ways. This is Alec's first anything and this is Magnus' first time falling for a Shadowhunter. There are no rules or guidelines so it's bound to be a disaster, but it's amazing what happens when you stop trying and just let it be. Super cute read!
September 13, 2015
"Stupid Shadowhunters. Stupid, sexy shadowhunters."
Malec's first date and everything is beautiful and nothing hurts!!♥ ♥ ♥ FEELS..again. Damn it Cassandra when will you stop killing us!!???
Malec's first date and everything is beautiful and nothing hurts!!♥ ♥ ♥ FEELS..again. Damn it Cassandra when will you stop killing us!!???
October 30, 2016
Si quieren morir de amor y leer la cita más incómoda, tierna, emocionante y romántica de toda la historia de #Malec tienen que leer The Course of True Love [and First Dates]. ¡Es que Alec y Magnus son tan tontitos! Los adoro. Quiero que Cassandra Clare escriba un libro de quinientas páginas sólo de ellos, ¿okay? ¡Se lo merecen!
Magnus's breath caught in his throat.
That was apparently all the encouragement Alec needed. He leaned in, expression open and ardent in the darkness of the stairs, in the hush of the moment. Alec's mouth met Magnus's, soft and gentle. Getting his breath back was an impossibility, and no longer a priority.
(...)
Leaving Alec was the last thing he wanted to do right now. He pulled in Alec by the belt loops of his jeans, closed all distance between their bodies and caught Alec's tiny needful gasp with his mouth.
The kiss caught fire and all he could see behind his closed eyes were gold sparks; all he was aware of was Alec's mouth, Alec's strong gentle hands(...), Alec pressing him against the banister(...). Alec here, Alec now, the taste of Alec in his mouth, his hands pushing aside the fabric of his own worn T-shirt to get at Alec's bare skin underneath.
(...)
Alec kissed a sweet careful line down Magnus's neck, starting just below his ear to the hollow at the base of his throat.
(...)
Magnus pulled Alec down to the sofa, Alec collapsing bonelessly on top of him. Magnus fastened his lips to Alec's neck. He tasted sweat and soap and skin, and Magnus bit down, hoping to leave a mark on the pale skin there, wanting to. Alec gave a breathy whimper and pushed his body into the contact. Magnus's hands slid under Alec's rumpled shirt, learning the shape of Alec's body. He ran his fingers over the swell of Alec's shoulders and down the lean curve of his back, feeling the scars of his profession and the wildness of his kisses.
Magnus's breath caught in his throat.
That was apparently all the encouragement Alec needed. He leaned in, expression open and ardent in the darkness of the stairs, in the hush of the moment. Alec's mouth met Magnus's, soft and gentle. Getting his breath back was an impossibility, and no longer a priority.
(...)
Leaving Alec was the last thing he wanted to do right now. He pulled in Alec by the belt loops of his jeans, closed all distance between their bodies and caught Alec's tiny needful gasp with his mouth.
The kiss caught fire and all he could see behind his closed eyes were gold sparks; all he was aware of was Alec's mouth, Alec's strong gentle hands(...), Alec pressing him against the banister(...). Alec here, Alec now, the taste of Alec in his mouth, his hands pushing aside the fabric of his own worn T-shirt to get at Alec's bare skin underneath.
(...)
Alec kissed a sweet careful line down Magnus's neck, starting just below his ear to the hollow at the base of his throat.
(...)
Magnus pulled Alec down to the sofa, Alec collapsing bonelessly on top of him. Magnus fastened his lips to Alec's neck. He tasted sweat and soap and skin, and Magnus bit down, hoping to leave a mark on the pale skin there, wanting to. Alec gave a breathy whimper and pushed his body into the contact. Magnus's hands slid under Alec's rumpled shirt, learning the shape of Alec's body. He ran his fingers over the swell of Alec's shoulders and down the lean curve of his back, feeling the scars of his profession and the wildness of his kisses.
December 12, 2022
Cute story of Alec and magnus’s first date. Magnus is probably my favorite character in this series.
March 21, 2014
Spoilers
The plot was as rubbish as the title sounds, it was just Alec and Magnus going out on a date that ended up full of mishaps and cringe. I quite like reading scenes/extras of first dates or little never before seen moments between couples, they're usually fun and sweet, but this was the exact opposite — it was utterly boring and predictable.
-The attempt at humour was one of the worst aspects of the novella, the author was trying way too hard and none of it was funny.
-Magnus as usual was completely in love with himself, he thought he was better than everyone else, and generally came across as an unlikeable snob. I hated how he kept whining about other people being horrible, selfish dicks especially when he didn't realise he was one himself. The deluded, self-involved idiot still had no idea what a predatory, shallow, hypocritical douche he was.
-The very last sentence was Magnus stating that he didn't want Alec to break his heart — which to me possibly foreshadows Alec dying in CoHF as that would end up 'breaking' Magnus's heart. I hope that's not the case because if anyone should die it's Magnus, he's lived long enough, had plenty of adventures, and experienced many loves - Alec on the other hand has had very little anything in his life. I doubt that Magnus even loves Alec, he's just horny for him because he's young and likes the way he looks.
I'll be so pissed if Alec dies, not just because he's one of the few decent characters in the series but also because I don't want to read about Magnus whining when it's clear he'll easily move on from Alec and find love with the next handsome teenage boy he comes across. There's no way he'd be truly heartbroken, he'll probably only pretend so he can get sympathy and attention from everyone else.
I'm positive that Magnus will at some point end up flirting with one Jace/Clary/Isabelle's descendants in the future. Which is just creepy and weird, of course Magnus will think it's perfectly fine to flirt with his friends descendants. Ugh.
-Was this novella meant to show that Alec was somehow different to the many other people Magnus fell for or lusted after? It didn't. Alec was just the latest in a long line of loves for Magnus. And when he's dead, there'll be countless more like him and he'll just be a distant forgettable memory.
-The Bane novellas have just been chock full of Magnus banging on about how mean and racist Shadowhunters are and how hard done by he is. The thing is I didn't 'see' it for myself, all I was shown was a pathetic old man who still acts like a spoilt brat and complains every chance he gets. There was nothing good about Magnus that came out of the novellas. If anything his bitching just proved what a petty wanker he was - I ended up thinking Magnus was the one who was the racist prat, the Shadowhunters compared to him looked reasonable. Magnus should have stopped judging other people and looked at his own vile attitude.
All in all, an unremarkable and dull story that added nothing of relevance to the TMI series overall. The novellas just showed what a complete bastard Magnus was, he was tolerable when he wasn't a POV character but as a MC he was an insufferable, irredeemable, pissy, little git.
The plot was as rubbish as the title sounds, it was just Alec and Magnus going out on a date that ended up full of mishaps and cringe. I quite like reading scenes/extras of first dates or little never before seen moments between couples, they're usually fun and sweet, but this was the exact opposite — it was utterly boring and predictable.
-The attempt at humour was one of the worst aspects of the novella, the author was trying way too hard and none of it was funny.
-Magnus as usual was completely in love with himself, he thought he was better than everyone else, and generally came across as an unlikeable snob. I hated how he kept whining about other people being horrible, selfish dicks especially when he didn't realise he was one himself. The deluded, self-involved idiot still had no idea what a predatory, shallow, hypocritical douche he was.
-The very last sentence was Magnus stating that he didn't want Alec to break his heart — which to me possibly foreshadows Alec dying in CoHF as that would end up 'breaking' Magnus's heart. I hope that's not the case because if anyone should die it's Magnus, he's lived long enough, had plenty of adventures, and experienced many loves - Alec on the other hand has had very little anything in his life. I doubt that Magnus even loves Alec, he's just horny for him because he's young and likes the way he looks.
I'll be so pissed if Alec dies, not just because he's one of the few decent characters in the series but also because I don't want to read about Magnus whining when it's clear he'll easily move on from Alec and find love with the next handsome teenage boy he comes across. There's no way he'd be truly heartbroken, he'll probably only pretend so he can get sympathy and attention from everyone else.
I'm positive that Magnus will at some point end up flirting with one Jace/Clary/Isabelle's descendants in the future. Which is just creepy and weird, of course Magnus will think it's perfectly fine to flirt with his friends descendants. Ugh.
-Was this novella meant to show that Alec was somehow different to the many other people Magnus fell for or lusted after? It didn't. Alec was just the latest in a long line of loves for Magnus. And when he's dead, there'll be countless more like him and he'll just be a distant forgettable memory.
-The Bane novellas have just been chock full of Magnus banging on about how mean and racist Shadowhunters are and how hard done by he is. The thing is I didn't 'see' it for myself, all I was shown was a pathetic old man who still acts like a spoilt brat and complains every chance he gets. There was nothing good about Magnus that came out of the novellas. If anything his bitching just proved what a petty wanker he was - I ended up thinking Magnus was the one who was the racist prat, the Shadowhunters compared to him looked reasonable. Magnus should have stopped judging other people and looked at his own vile attitude.
All in all, an unremarkable and dull story that added nothing of relevance to the TMI series overall. The novellas just showed what a complete bastard Magnus was, he was tolerable when he wasn't a POV character but as a MC he was an insufferable, irredeemable, pissy, little git.
July 2, 2015
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2.5 of 5 stars (Please read my rating system further below). MALEC FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.
My rating system: (I do use half stars.)
5 - I do not use the 5 star. Not because a book might not be worthy, but because a book is never perfect.
4 - I loved it! There weren't too many flaws, and I had no trouble getting through it. (A 4 star rating is the highest rating I've ever given a book.)
3 - I enjoyed the book, but there we're flaws that made me enjoy it less.
2 - I finished the book, but there were too many flaws for me to enjoy it.
1 - I could not finish the book, and I probably did not finish it....
2.5 of 5 stars (Please read my rating system further below). MALEC FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER.
My rating system: (I do use half stars.)
5 - I do not use the 5 star. Not because a book might not be worthy, but because a book is never perfect.
4 - I loved it! There weren't too many flaws, and I had no trouble getting through it. (A 4 star rating is the highest rating I've ever given a book.)
3 - I enjoyed the book, but there we're flaws that made me enjoy it less.
2 - I finished the book, but there were too many flaws for me to enjoy it.
1 - I could not finish the book, and I probably did not finish it....
October 16, 2018
“And silver, though few people knew it, was a rarer metal than gold.”
Oh lord, this was adorable. This story shows Magnus and Alec’s first date and it was pretty sweet. Again, I will say that it is incredibly not okay that a 300+ year old warlock is dating a seventeen-year-old, but if you take that away from the equation then it was a really sweet and realistic depiction of an awkward and messy first date. Well, besides going to bar and having to fight a werewolf together.
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July 6, 2018
What a date! ❤
"Stupid Shadowhunters. Stupid sexy Shadowhunters."
"Stupid Shadowhunters. Stupid sexy Shadowhunters."
July 1, 2017
OMG I LOVE MALEC SO MUCH. If Cassie kills one of them in CoHF i'll never recover.
This chronicle was just too much for me! Malec is perfect and their first date was SO AWKWARD and funny! I teared up in some scenes because that's what Malec does to me! And OMG, I was fangirling so hard with the last bit of the chronicle, when they were in Magnus' apartment. PLEASE CASSIE, let them be together! DON'T KILL THEM IN COHF!
This short story made really happy! I don't know, it was as if I were reading a REALLY good fanfiction because this beautiful things only happen in fanfictions! But THIS WASN'T A FANFICTION! THIS WAS WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR AND THAT MAKES ME DANCE WITH JOY. Definetly one of my favorite Chronicles, I'll reread it sometime in the future, that's for sure.
This chronicle was just too much for me! Malec is perfect and their first date was SO AWKWARD and funny! I teared up in some scenes because that's what Malec does to me! And OMG, I was fangirling so hard with the last bit of the chronicle, when they were in Magnus' apartment. PLEASE CASSIE, let them be together! DON'T KILL THEM IN COHF!
This short story made really happy! I don't know, it was as if I were reading a REALLY good fanfiction because this beautiful things only happen in fanfictions! But THIS WASN'T A FANFICTION! THIS WAS WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR AND THAT MAKES ME DANCE WITH JOY. Definetly one of my favorite Chronicles, I'll reread it sometime in the future, that's for sure.
November 30, 2018
Could this be more perfect ?? I just want to re-read this all over again! Why was it so short? I want more!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
Magnus and Alec are so so so so so cute!!!!!!!! I'M IN LOVE!!!
Jesus Christ Alec is so sexy!!! I already loved him so much but see what Magnus thinks of him. How he sees him... (¬‿¬) Damn Alec is really really good.! So adorable and hot and sweet and sexy and I'm so in love.
Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god! Seriously I can't control myself!!!! Damn THE SCENE ON MAGNUS'S APARTMENT WAS SO FUCKING HOT... the kisses .... sweet baby Jesus god help me.
"Alec turned his face into the curve of Magnus's palm and kissed it, and Magnus's heart broke."
I'm so not okay!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH and now I can't stop fangirling and sobbing because I can't stop thinking what may happen to them on City of Heavenly Fire. I'm so afraid !!!
MAGNUS AND ALEC I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH !!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE EVERYTHING WAS TO BE OKAY ON CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE OR I'M GOING TO DIE!!!
Magnus and Alec are so so so so so cute!!!!!!!! I'M IN LOVE!!!
Jesus Christ Alec is so sexy!!! I already loved him so much but see what Magnus thinks of him. How he sees him... (¬‿¬) Damn Alec is really really good.! So adorable and hot and sweet and sexy and I'm so in love.
Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god! Seriously I can't control myself!!!! Damn THE SCENE ON MAGNUS'S APARTMENT WAS SO FUCKING HOT... the kisses .... sweet baby Jesus god help me.
"Alec turned his face into the curve of Magnus's palm and kissed it, and Magnus's heart broke."
I'm so not okay!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH and now I can't stop fangirling and sobbing because I can't stop thinking what may happen to them on City of Heavenly Fire. I'm so afraid !!!
MAGNUS AND ALEC I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH !!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE EVERYTHING WAS TO BE OKAY ON CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE OR I'M GOING TO DIE!!!
December 23, 2016
“I kill demons”
- Alexander Lightwood
* * *
“Magnus found himself wanting to show his hand, to take a risk and be vulnerable. He recognized and accepted this strange new feeling: that he would rather be hurt himself than hurt Alec.”
* * *
"He had been taught so many times that hope was foolish, but he could not help it, as heedless as a child straying close to the fire and stubbornly refusing to learn from experience. Maybe this time was different—maybe this love was different. It felt so different; surely that had to mean something. Maybe the year to come would be a good year for both of them. Maybe this time things would work out the way Magnus wanted them to.
Maybe Alexander Lightwood would not break his heart."
- Alexander Lightwood
* * *
“Magnus found himself wanting to show his hand, to take a risk and be vulnerable. He recognized and accepted this strange new feeling: that he would rather be hurt himself than hurt Alec.”
* * *
"He had been taught so many times that hope was foolish, but he could not help it, as heedless as a child straying close to the fire and stubbornly refusing to learn from experience. Maybe this time was different—maybe this love was different. It felt so different; surely that had to mean something. Maybe the year to come would be a good year for both of them. Maybe this time things would work out the way Magnus wanted them to.
Maybe Alexander Lightwood would not break his heart."
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November 23, 2021Another heart-warming look on Malec and... I am living for it 🥺🥺
Especially since we didn’t get that much in TMI huhu
And I’m pretty sure 85% of this book is Magnus just gushing about Alec so why wouldn’t I love it ?!?
1. What Really Happened in Peru - ★★★☆☆
2. The Runaway Queen - ★★☆☆☆
3. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale - ★★★★★
4. The Midnight Heir - ★★★★★
5. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - ★★☆☆☆
6. Saving Raphael Santiago - ★★★★☆
7. The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - ★★★★☆
8. What To Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - ★★★★☆
9. The Last Stand of the New York Institute - ★★★★★
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - ★★★★★
11. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - ★★★☆☆
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Especially since we didn’t get that much in TMI huhu
And I’m pretty sure 85% of this book is Magnus just gushing about Alec so why wouldn’t I love it ?!?
1. What Really Happened in Peru - ★★★☆☆
2. The Runaway Queen - ★★☆☆☆
3. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale - ★★★★★
4. The Midnight Heir - ★★★★★
5. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort - ★★☆☆☆
6. Saving Raphael Santiago - ★★★★☆
7. The Fall of the Hotel Dumort - ★★★★☆
8. What To Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - ★★★★☆
9. The Last Stand of the New York Institute - ★★★★★
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - ★★★★★
11. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane - ★★★☆☆
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March 26, 2014
Oh My Gosh!
#TeamMalec
I am so excited!!!
MARCH 18!!!!!!!!!! ??????????? WTF?
#TeamMalec
I am so excited!!!
MARCH 18!!!!!!!!!! ??????????? WTF?
December 24, 2021
Love it 😘
July 15, 2022
this story follows alec’s and magnus’ first date, which was adorable and sweet
October 10, 2020
BEAUTIFUL!! ❤️ nothing less
February 20, 2022
Tienes un buen corazón debajo de toda esa purpurina.
Después de mi trágica experiencia con TMI, es una alegría sobrecogedora volver a leer algo interesante. Magnus Bane, eres mi salvación.
Después de mi trágica experiencia con TMI, es una alegría sobrecogedora volver a leer algo interesante. Magnus Bane, eres mi salvación.
June 22, 2024
|| 3.5 stars ||
➛First read: September 2021 | ★3.5 stars
➛Second read: February 2022 | ★3.5 stars
I knew going into this that I was going to love a novella about Alec and Magnus together considering they are undoubtedly adorable, but what I did not expect this novella to be was funny. However, that was exactly what it was: I laughed out loud plenty of times. I had multiple moments where I was just genuinely enjoying the humour and adorable vibe I got from this.
Magnus and Alec were always my favourite couple in 'The Mortal Instrument', so it kind of upset me we never really got much scenes with them. Now, at least, we got more than ever before and it makes me think about how much better more focus on their relationship would have made the other books. They're just so cute and I genuinely like both characters. They fit together so well too.
Obviously not a lot happens in this short novella apart from Magnus and Alex going on their first date, but still: it gives all the feelings it's supposed to give. Technically, it's of course a little bit like insta-love, yet it doesn't really feel like it. It feels deeper than that. I just love how Magnus is slowly getting infatuated by the innocent and sweet, yet silently strong, Alec. It’s CUTE!
'The Bane Chronicles' series:
8. What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 2.5 stars
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 3.5 stars
Prequel 'The Mortal Instruments' series:
1. City of Bones - 4.0 stars
2. City of Ashes - 3.5 stars
3. City of Glass - 3.0 stars
➛First read: September 2021 | ★3.5 stars
➛Second read: February 2022 | ★3.5 stars
I knew going into this that I was going to love a novella about Alec and Magnus together considering they are undoubtedly adorable, but what I did not expect this novella to be was funny. However, that was exactly what it was: I laughed out loud plenty of times. I had multiple moments where I was just genuinely enjoying the humour and adorable vibe I got from this.
Magnus and Alec were always my favourite couple in 'The Mortal Instrument', so it kind of upset me we never really got much scenes with them. Now, at least, we got more than ever before and it makes me think about how much better more focus on their relationship would have made the other books. They're just so cute and I genuinely like both characters. They fit together so well too.
Obviously not a lot happens in this short novella apart from Magnus and Alex going on their first date, but still: it gives all the feelings it's supposed to give. Technically, it's of course a little bit like insta-love, yet it doesn't really feel like it. It feels deeper than that. I just love how Magnus is slowly getting infatuated by the innocent and sweet, yet silently strong, Alec. It’s CUTE!
'The Bane Chronicles' series:
8. What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 2.5 stars
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 3.5 stars
Prequel 'The Mortal Instruments' series:
1. City of Bones - 4.0 stars
2. City of Ashes - 3.5 stars
3. City of Glass - 3.0 stars
March 19, 2014
I was about to give this 4 stars because of too much change for the release date, but the events in this novella makes up for it.
That cursed chapter in CoLS makes this book hurt more. Malec knew (and hence the very title of this chronicle), but they just... :(
I swear if one of them dies in CoHF...I will do worse than cry.
That cursed chapter in CoLS makes this book hurt more. Malec knew (and hence the very title of this chronicle), but they just... :(
I swear if one of them dies in CoHF...I will do worse than cry.
September 20, 2018
Alec looked as if he wished only for the sweet release of death.
Honestly, same, after reading these novellas.
I feel like my review of What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything made my opinion on this relationship quite clear.
September 4, 2015
Adoro Magnus, adoro Alec
Adoro MALEC!
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Adoro MALEC!
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September 25, 2016
Malec shippers, let's celebrate! We get to see just how much Magnus is falling for Alec and how nervous they both were around each other on their first date. Absolutely adorable.
February 20, 2019
На това му се вика първа среща! Да има от всичко и то по много: много смях, много неловки моменти, много любов и много... да е много горещо... Естествено чела съм и други забавни разкази или книги през годините, но не се бях смяла чак толкова от книгите на Тери Пратчет насам. Както и не вярвах, че Касандра Клеър може да пише подобни неща... особено края на разказа. Нямам думи с които да опиша колко много ми хареса и колко много обичам Магнус и Алек. Те са идеални поотделно, а пък заедно са просто невероятни! Обожавам връзката на Магнус и Алек... и тяхната първа среща. Много ми хареса и начинът по който Касандра Клеър успя да вмъкне лека битка, дори и тук... При положение, че самият Алек твърдеше, че „в момента не е на работа“.
August 19, 2021
Yo no los puedo amar más, vivo y respiro por Malec💘
November 6, 2015
Guys, I really hate Magnus Bane.
I really hate this ship too, because I think Alec deserves better than this sleazy warlock. Really Alec deserves better than this whole series but that's beside the point right now.
Let me be clear that my hatred for this ship has nothing to do with homophobia as I'm sure the fanbase would claim. It has to do with the fact that Magnus is three hundred years old and preying on an inexperienced teenage boy and that just throws up all kinds of creepy red flags for me.
I'm betting that this short was supposed to be a cute fluffy piece to endear us to this couple. It didn't. If anything I want to rescue poor Alec and find him someone less shallow and more age appropriate.
In Magnus's own words: Alec was a closeted, shy, obviously insecure, and obviously hung up on his blond friend Trace Wayland. So what does Magnus do to this shy boy who obviously prefers being able to just fade into the background? Well first inwardly judges his outfit and redresses him in a flashy black sequin top when Alec spills drink on the shirt he shows up in.
Which leads to this classy exchange:
"I'm-sorry about being a lousy, date," Alec muttered.
"What are you talking about?" Magnus asked. "You're a fantastic date. You've only been here ten minutes and I already got half your clothes off."
Way to make your teenage date who you've already stated is awkward and insecure feel comfortable Magnus. You stay classy.
When Alec expresses discomfort from being looked at on the subway and wants to be able to use a rune to make himself invisible, the great selfish and inconsiderate Bane tells him hell no he refuses to have it appear that he's alone on a Friday night.
Then for good measure he brings Alec to a Downworlder restaurant where Alec is instantly treated like garbage.
Magnus Bane is about as deep as a kiddie pool at no point do I genuinely feel that Magnus is in this relationship or date for any other reason than Alec is good looking. They try to shoehorn more reasons near the end, but it doesn't ring as true when most of the time he's saying things like this:
"Knockout?" Alec said.
Magnus raised an eyebrow at him. "You had to know I thought so. Why else would I agree to go on a date with you?"
*Gags* Run Alec. Run and find someone who will appreciate you.
I wish I could have liked this couple. I wish it wasn't so awful. But I don't I want to accept it because hey at least it's something. This relationship comes off super shallow and on Mangus's end a more than bit creepy. It feels like Alec is being taken advantage of. I would love to see more same-sex couples in books, but not like this.
I really hate this ship too, because I think Alec deserves better than this sleazy warlock. Really Alec deserves better than this whole series but that's beside the point right now.
Let me be clear that my hatred for this ship has nothing to do with homophobia as I'm sure the fanbase would claim. It has to do with the fact that Magnus is three hundred years old and preying on an inexperienced teenage boy and that just throws up all kinds of creepy red flags for me.
I'm betting that this short was supposed to be a cute fluffy piece to endear us to this couple. It didn't. If anything I want to rescue poor Alec and find him someone less shallow and more age appropriate.
In Magnus's own words: Alec was a closeted, shy, obviously insecure, and obviously hung up on his blond friend Trace Wayland. So what does Magnus do to this shy boy who obviously prefers being able to just fade into the background? Well first inwardly judges his outfit and redresses him in a flashy black sequin top when Alec spills drink on the shirt he shows up in.
Which leads to this classy exchange:
"I'm-sorry about being a lousy, date," Alec muttered.
"What are you talking about?" Magnus asked. "You're a fantastic date. You've only been here ten minutes and I already got half your clothes off."
Way to make your teenage date who you've already stated is awkward and insecure feel comfortable Magnus. You stay classy.
When Alec expresses discomfort from being looked at on the subway and wants to be able to use a rune to make himself invisible, the great selfish and inconsiderate Bane tells him hell no he refuses to have it appear that he's alone on a Friday night.
Then for good measure he brings Alec to a Downworlder restaurant where Alec is instantly treated like garbage.
Magnus Bane is about as deep as a kiddie pool at no point do I genuinely feel that Magnus is in this relationship or date for any other reason than Alec is good looking. They try to shoehorn more reasons near the end, but it doesn't ring as true when most of the time he's saying things like this:
"Knockout?" Alec said.
Magnus raised an eyebrow at him. "You had to know I thought so. Why else would I agree to go on a date with you?"
*Gags* Run Alec. Run and find someone who will appreciate you.
I wish I could have liked this couple. I wish it wasn't so awful. But I don't I want to accept it because hey at least it's something. This relationship comes off super shallow and on Mangus's end a more than bit creepy. It feels like Alec is being taken advantage of. I would love to see more same-sex couples in books, but not like this.
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