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Aug 26, 2011 La-Tessa Montgomery rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, young-adult

**rating 4.5**

I just finished reading the first 2 books in the Infernal Devices series. Since book 3 is not out yet, I figured it was time to start on The Mortal Instruments series. I will say, you do not have to read The Infernal Devices to be able to follow this series, but it makes it more intriguing when you see familiar surnames and all you can do is wonder at their lineage. I really can't wait for book 3 to come out, but I digress... :-) On the The City of Bones.

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Dec 06, 2012 Muffin rated it really liked it

Clary Fray was your average girl in New York, nothing special about her. One night clubbing turns her world upside down. She is introduced to a world she never knew about. There are demons, vampires, werewolves, and much more living beside her that she is now just noticing. Why? Because she is a shadow hunter. A shadow hunter hunts demons and protects the world from the evil creatures. With her mother missing, and an uprising from a shadow hunter assumed to be dead, Clary turns to Jace and his Clary Fray was your average girl in New York, nothing special about her. One night clubbing turns her world upside down. She is introduced to a world she never knew about. There are demons, vampires, werewolves, and much more living beside her that she is now just noticing. Why? Because she is a shadow hunter. A shadow hunter hunts demons and protects the world from the evil creatures. With her mother missing, and an uprising from a shadow hunter assumed to be dead, Clary turns to Jace and his friends to help find her mother and stop this madness.

This book was actually really good. I started this not liking it so much, and ended up in a bit of a slump as I continued. Towards half way through, it began picking up very nicely. I think I read 100-200 pages in this final day which is pretty good for me. The flow of action and adventure leaves readers wanting more. As soon as you put this book down, you will be aching to pick it back up! The budding romance between Clary/Jace was also something to look forward to. I thought they were so good together, although there is something shocking that happens in the end. It wasn't the book I thought I was getting, but it was really great. All the raves and movie coming out soon definitely made me think that City of Bones would be a no question 5. I did give it a 4, almost 3.5, but I really ended up liking Cassandra Clare's world.

Oh my GOD, this book ends with a twist that broke my heart. A relationship is pretty much ruined. I was so upset to find out this information! It really made me think about my 4 star rating, but it did leave the reader to think and feel shocked. One thing I didn't like though, was that the twists were really obvious. Clary was so shocked everytime something happened, and I kinda already knew what was going on behind the scenes. Either Clary's just kinda stupid, or Cassandra Clare wrote this for stupid people. Nonetheless, it was a must read. A staple in Young Adult readers bookshelves, City of Bones will definitely be a series that shakes up our world.
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Jun 30, 2017 Kris Ivy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sterlington, youth, demons, werewolves, wizards, angels, vampires

Clary sees what she thinks is an attack on a punk teen while in a dark club, Pandemonium. She discovers that she was very wrong. The attackers call themselves Shadowhunters. There are things that go bump in the night and they are real. Vampires, werewolves, and warlocks are prevalent in the city.

Clary returns home after one of the Shadowhunters, Jace, approaches her. She wasn't supposed to be able to see them. A 'mundane' can't see them when they choose to hide. Her mother's kidnapped and her f ...more

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Nov 23, 2012 Shidorr Myrick-Gayer rated it it was amazing

The beginning was a little tough to get through and this may be because it's the setup of the story , but well worth your time. I absolutely loved it and I can't wait to read the next one. I am giving this one five out of five stars because it was well written. I laughed at times and got angry, I was also amazed because some things were unexpected and I'm usually good at guessing what will happen next. There is nothing cliché about this tale. ...more

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