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City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: September 1, 2011

Finish date: September 30, 2011

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Nov 13, 2011 Dayla rated it liked it

I reread this because I want to say I've read these books when I get questioned where I work, aha. I'm meh at this point about it, but I know a lot of people enjoy the newer series and the sequel series to this one, so we'll see.

The MC was a bit frustrating in this one, but so was her love interest. Re-reading this just reminded me of what were the stereotypical love interest tropes and how a female MC used to act. While frustrating, it was also entertaining because I know that the younger vers ...more

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Jun 07, 2011 Susan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: climb-that-mountain-high

I have been meaning to read City of Bones for a while now, and now that I have I wonder why I waited so long. Clare has created an amazing new world that sucks you right in and doesn't let you go. I found this book very hard to put down. Clary leaves home one night to go to a club, and she discovers that there is a supernatural world that exists along side ours. I liked the character development of Clary from a shy, quiet young girl to a warrior in her own right willing to do battle to protect t ...more

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Mar 22, 2011 Via Love rated it it was amazing

Not gonna' do a review right now because I'm in a hurry to start book two, so no time! Hehe. Anyway, the twist at the end with Jace and Clary was like WOOOOOAH! And then when it REALLY sunk in, I was like NOOOOOO! ...more

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