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Should I read TMI first?
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I was wondering if I can read this series without reading the Mortal Instruments first? I read City of Bones and never continued the series and I want to start this one. And I know its a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments. And I was just wondering if I have to read TMI first?
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You don't have to read TMI to read this series but I highly recommend you read TMI! It's sooo good!
I would recommend reading TMI first. I think it provides a more comprehensive background of the Shadowhunter world, and since Cassandra Clare wrote TMI first, you'll be traveling the journey as she did.
i actually read clockwork angel before reading CoB. I got through the book perfectly fine although reading at least the first book in TMI might help you understand some of the background info on shadowhunters better.
Read TID first.
You can pretty much read them in any order. I've seen a lot of people who read the first three TMI books, then Clockwork Angel, then CoFA, then Clockwork Prince, CoLS, Clockwork Princess. There are a lot of connections between the series that you'd probably pick up if you read them alternating like that, but really they're so far apart (2007 and 1878) that it doesn't matter much.
Well I did as in started reading Mortal Instruments way before I knew about Infernal Devices, makes perfect sense.Either way works.
Hannah wrote: "You can pretty much read them in any order. I've seen a lot of people who read the first three TMI books, then Clockwork Angel, then CoFA, then Clockwork Prince, CoLS, Clockwork Princess. There are..."That's the order Cassandra Clare recommends they be read
TMI gives more info about Shadowhunters and other stuff than the TID so yeah, I think you should read it first.
I recommend you read TMI first as it will give you lots of background information, but it is not completely necessary.
You should read TMI first, just because it will help answer questions you may have, it explains little bits in the other books and because they're amazing!
The way that she wrote them is actually how you are suppose to read them. The first 3 IM books, then the first ID, 4th IM, 2nd ID, 5th IM, and then the 3rd ID. They make the most sense that way.
READ IT IN ORDER OF PUBLICATION TRUST ME!!!!!!1. CITY OF BONES
2. CITY OF ASHES
3. CITY OF GLASS
4. CLOCKWORK ANGEL
4.CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS
5. CLOCKWORK PRINCE
6. CITY OF LOST SOULS
7. CLOCKWORK PRINCESS
8. CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE(SOON TO BE)
TID is my favorite series and by reading it it will definitely give you background on the Herondale lineage, Ithuriel, you will be able to catch glimpses of Tessa and have a MUCH MORE better understanding of Brother Zachariah for when you read TMI.
I highly suggest reading The Infernal Devices first it is helpful to read the books in this order because you are getting a chronological account of the events that take place throughout the time period.
** SPOILER ALERT! **Soo.. I just finished TID series a few minutes ago and I loved it! Heres my rundown on it.
Will: Hey Tessa.. looking good! eerr.. I mean... I HATE YOU GET AWAY!
Tessa: Hey Jace, youre kinda cute but youre an asshat so imma just going to kiss on you some here and there.
Jem: Hey Tessa! I have no idea the most important person in my life is in love with you so will you marry me?
Tessa: Sure ill marry you Jem! Will is such an asshat!
later on that day.....
Will: Tessa! I was an asshat because i had a screwed up childhood but im better now and I wanna have your babies!
Tessa: OMG! I just got engaged to your parabatai! Sorry, youre too late!
Jem: OMG! Youre in love with my fiance too Will?! Well, its all good bro. Imma just going to die now and you can marry her and have her babies instead of me!
Will: Hey Tessa, Jem just kicked the bucket so you can hop on the 'Will train' now!
Tessa: Cool! Lets do it!
Jem: Sorry to make you two think i died. I opted for the SB thing instead!
Tessa: *Awkward look at anywhere but in Wills direction*
Will: *Awkward look at anywhere but Tessas direction*
Jem: Hey Tessa, Imma let Will have you first since my crib is now in the silent city. Ill catch you up later girl! *Wink*
Will & Tessa: Marry and live happily until Will passes away.
over a hundred years pass......
Jem: Hey Tessa! I know weve been meeting up every year since i started getting my SB on but check me out now! Told you id catch ya later! Wills dead so that means we can do the nasty now! Hop on up for the 'Jem train'!
Tessa: WOOT!
Trust me if you don't read them in the order they were written you will be lost at the end of Clockwork Princess. She wrote them in the order she did for a reason and it makes them so much funnier if you read them the way she meant for them to be read.
Star wrote: "** SPOILER ALERT! **Soo.. I just finished TID series a few minutes ago and I loved it! Heres my rundown on it.
Will: Hey Tessa.. looking good! eerr.. I mean... I HATE YOU GET AWAY!
..."
That pretty much sums up the whole of TID, i salute you :) Well done
It's not necessary, but there are a lot of small connections between the series that you will find if you read TMI first.
Actually, if I could go back I'd probably read TID first for some reason haha. You'd get all the references in TMI that you might read over hadn't you read TID o.O but it depends on personal preference I guess. You don't need to read it first to understand TID.
Here's a fun way to read both series with optimal results:-City of Bones
-City of Ashes
-City of Glass
-Clockwork Angel
-City of Fallen Angels
-Clockwork Prince
-City of Lost Souls
-Clockwork Princess
Read it in the order that they came out in. Trust me when i say theirs a reason.
Read the Mortal instruments first. You will be so confused if you read the prequel first.
Rachel wrote: "READ IT IN ORDER OF PUBLICATION TRUST ME!!!!!!1. CITY OF BONES
2. CITY OF ASHES
3. CITY OF GLASS
4. CLOCKWORK ANGEL
4.CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS
5. CLOCKWORK PRINCE
6. CITY OF LOST SOULS
7. CLOCKWORK PRINCESS
8. CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE(SOON TO BE)"
I agree, read them in publication order! It will be a lot more fun to watch how everything starts to fit together. :D
IT'S AN AWESOME SERIES. I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!
Star wrote: "** SPOILER ALERT! **Soo.. I just finished TID series a few minutes ago and I loved it! Heres my rundown on it.
Will: Hey Tessa.. looking good! eerr.. I mean... I HATE YOU GET AWAY!
..."
Perfect ;)
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