The Mortal Instruments series

[Chalynda]

Do I have to read the The Mortal Instruments series first before reading this trilogy?

[Cassie 'The Thinker Go Go Go Go' Mis. Roben Goodfellow'\Isabelle Lightwood]

No. But you could if you want to read them they way they came out. But you don't have too, to understand the trilogy.

[Phoenix2]

I am reading first this series. You know, if you don't like it, it is a smaller series than the Mortal Instrument.

[Robin]

you dont need to but certain things will make more sense if you read TID before TMI. i read them backwards because i discovered TMI first, but it isnt really a big deal which you read first.

[Chalynda]

Thx everyone =)

[Ilana]

i agree with the others that while you don't have to read the mortal instruments, it helps since you already have a sense of who some of the characters are.

but...given that the series is such a long one, don't feel like you have to put yourself out to enjoy the trilogy.

[Chalynda]

Ilana wrote: "i agree with the others that while you don't have to read the mortal instruments, it helps since you already have a sense of who some of the characters are.

but...given that the series is such a ..."

Well I'm already starting the Mortal Instruments series so I guess it wont hurt to finish that series first then start The Infernal Devices trilogy

[Mo]

I read both series in the same order Ilana wrote. I don't think it affected my enjoyment of both series. The Infernal Devices is loads better though imo. Happy reading!