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I think this would be a higher rating if I hadn't listened to it on audiobook. Reason below.
So, Clary joins the list of powerful characters who don't know they're powerful until they've hit a certain part of their teenage years: Luke Skywalker, Timothy Hunter, Harry Potter, Sam LeCroix, Bella Swan, everyone in the Powerless and Saavy series, etc., etc. Clary follows a standard hero's journey through the threshold, with the mentors and guides, into the abyss, and out again to a different life wit ...more
So, Clary joins the list of powerful characters who don't know they're powerful until they've hit a certain part of their teenage years: Luke Skywalker, Timothy Hunter, Harry Potter, Sam LeCroix, Bella Swan, everyone in the Powerless and Saavy series, etc., etc. Clary follows a standard hero's journey through the threshold, with the mentors and guides, into the abyss, and out again to a different life wit ...more
I wouldn't say that this is the best written book out there but I am always willing to overlook that if I enjoy something. It was fun to read and I liked it enough to move right along to the sequel. There were a few too many Potter parallels to give it 4 stars, however. I won't list them, but if you are a Potter fan, they should jump out at you.
Seriously, let's think up unique monsters and terms for things! Also, the word "stele" (wand) really annoys me, because I'm not sure how it is pronounced ...more
Seriously, let's think up unique monsters and terms for things! Also, the word "stele" (wand) really annoys me, because I'm not sure how it is pronounced ...more
I really liked this book, I enjoyed the complexity of all the characters, but some of the plotlines/history/magic stuff was a little complicated for me to keep up with. I LOVED the character of Luke and how he is such a great dad to Clary ... the werewolf thing is pretty cool ;) The length of this book overwhelmed me a little, but not so much that I didn't want to keep picking up this book and continuing with the story. Clary is such a brave and determined teen, and I look forward to reading the
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I really did enjoy this book. It took a long time to read because I am in a book club and lately have only had time to read the book club book. We are currently taking a month off book club so it gave me some time to finish this book. I am looking forward to reading the 2nd book and finding out what happens next.
Jul 31, 2010
Jennifer Reierson
marked it as to-read
Jan 31, 2011
Terina
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Jun 14, 2013
DJ
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Nov 05, 2014
Yusra Asaad
marked it as to-read
May 25, 2017
Arctic
marked it as to-read
Aug 13, 2017
Pattie
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Aug 02, 2018
Molly
marked it as to-read
