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Jan 10, 2015 04:46PM
Does it matter which series you read first? will it cause spoiler?
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It doesn't really matter I don't think. But you will notice after reading both the ways they are connected like characters being descendants from characters in the Infernal Device series and certain characters popping up in both. I read Mortal Instruments before the other series was even a thought. However, after reading both I'd say Mortal Instruments is way better and one of my all time favorites so I would say start that one first. It's totally up to you. :)
As per the author read in publication order. So that means start with the original trilogy and then I think it goes to the fourth book then the first book of Clockwork etc. So instead of reading one series at a time you read them both.
I agree read in publication order. I didn't and some of the jokes, or references didn't make sense. I am going to disagree with Megpie. I love Mortal Instruments, but I thought Infernal Devices was better.
I read the first three Mortal Instruments and switched over, but I never went back to the Mortal Instruments anyway. The Infernal series was much netter and wasn't as creepy.
I've never heard of the Mortal Instruments being described as creepy. Trying to think of how it could be considered that way. Is there a certain character or theme that's creepy?
Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "I've never heard of the Mortal Instruments being described as creepy. Trying to think of how it could be considered that way. Is there a certain character or theme that's creepy?"I'd guess the whole incest plotline is what is most off-putting (and I know how it all resolves itself, but there are 2.5 books to go through first).
I had issues with the incest as well. But I still enjoyed the books
I don't think it bothered me because I didn't believe it, figured it was just a plot crunch the author was temporarily throwing in there. I know a lot were turned off from it, but I'm used to weird stuff in books I guess.
