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Mostly it was just okay until the last 50+ pages where I was caught in the suspense and could not stop reading. I do, however, really like Clary's character. Firstly, she is not annoying. She doesn't come across as a try-hard and she likes to take action. My kind of heroine!
Oh, and Jace, of course, ---> Hot! I hope I'd get to find out who he really is in the next book! ...more
Oh, and Jace, of course, ---> Hot! I hope I'd get to find out who he really is in the next book! ...more
3-3.5 stars
This series follows two lead characters, Clary and Jace, and their friends and families. Clary is a typical teen (or is she?) and Jace is a Shadowhunter- essentially a demon hunter. Clary and Jace are interestingly flawed characters. There were moments where Clary was either a.) an idiot or b.) a snarky bitch, and I hope that was intentional on Cassandra Clare's part. Jace is, as Clary put it, an "asshat." Fortunately they both had some redeeming qualities as well. I didn't hate them, ...more
This series follows two lead characters, Clary and Jace, and their friends and families. Clary is a typical teen (or is she?) and Jace is a Shadowhunter- essentially a demon hunter. Clary and Jace are interestingly flawed characters. There were moments where Clary was either a.) an idiot or b.) a snarky bitch, and I hope that was intentional on Cassandra Clare's part. Jace is, as Clary put it, an "asshat." Fortunately they both had some redeeming qualities as well. I didn't hate them, ...more
Magic, Shadowhunters, werewolves, warlocks, vampires, and portals to other lands...and don't forget the angst-ridden teenage love triangle. This book has all the requirements for the YA fantasy novels that are blowing up the shelves right now. Good thing I love this genre of magical fluff. There was, however, one surprise that I actually didn't see coming. Wow. Really?! Anyways, I requested the rest of the series from the library and I can't wait to see the movie. Jonathan Rheys Meyers as Valent
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Not gonna lie...I first picked this book up so I wouldn't feel bad about watching the movie. I have this weird thing about reading books before I watch the movie. This book definitely did not disappoint and now I am off to finally watch the movie and continue reading the series!
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