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arashiblack's review against another edition
5.0
I bought this book out of curiosity and I'm very happy at that. It was a really great book, kept me reading it, wanting to know what would happen next even though it was obvious sometimes.
I'm really hoping I can buy the next ones as well. I love the characters, especially Jace. who's personality is not what you would expect from the "handsome and sexy" main character.
I'm really hoping I can buy the next ones as well. I love the characters, especially Jace. who's personality is not what you would expect from the "handsome and sexy" main character.
margotdarko's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great ride and does exactly what it set out to do! A Buffy-eqsue melodramatic fantasy complete with over the top descriptions and lots of action.
joji_berries's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
alexis_cro's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hannahlotte's review against another edition
3.0
15-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder no one else seems to have seen with a body that vanishes into thin air. Then her mother goes missing and she is introduced into the world of Shadowhunters and demons.
That' it. That's the plot. Demons, sword-swinging, bow-carrying, tattooed teenagers and bad jokes.
“It means 'Shadowhunters: Looking Better in Black Than the Widows of our Enemies Since 1234'.”
More than anything this was a nostalgic read for me. Definitely enjoyed the book more than the movie and series they made about The Mortal Instruments.
If I ignore the fact that these characters are supposed to be 15, I actually quite enjoy the story. Some of the conversations are definitely cringe-worthy, but I remember thinking they were super funny when I was younger, so there we go.
I mean...
“What's this?" he demanded, looking from Clary to his companions, as if they might know what she was doing there.
"It's a girl," Jace said,recovering his composure. "Surely you've seen girls before, Alec. Your sister Isabelle is one.”
and “What do you want?" "Just coffee. Black - like my soul.”
I still think that the general idea of this world is pretty cool and I might even continue reading - if only to compare book Malec to the Netflix one.
That' it. That's the plot. Demons, sword-swinging, bow-carrying, tattooed teenagers and bad jokes.
“It means 'Shadowhunters: Looking Better in Black Than the Widows of our Enemies Since 1234'.”
More than anything this was a nostalgic read for me. Definitely enjoyed the book more than the movie and series they made about The Mortal Instruments.
If I ignore the fact that these characters are supposed to be 15, I actually quite enjoy the story. Some of the conversations are definitely cringe-worthy, but I remember thinking they were super funny when I was younger, so there we go.
I mean...
“What's this?" he demanded, looking from Clary to his companions, as if they might know what she was doing there.
"It's a girl," Jace said,recovering his composure. "Surely you've seen girls before, Alec. Your sister Isabelle is one.”
and “What do you want?" "Just coffee. Black - like my soul.”
I still think that the general idea of this world is pretty cool and I might even continue reading - if only to compare book Malec to the Netflix one.
maynog's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
shelves_by_sim's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I am a huge fan of both the movie and the Shadowhunters series so yes, I did know what I was getting into going into this! I was so amazed at how true to the movie this first book is, for atleast the first 80% of it! This is also not my first Cassandra Clare book, I ADORED The Last Hours series (like in my top 3 reads of 2023!) and I am insanely obsessed with Swordcatcher. I think that it was so incredibly interesting to see how Clare's writing has changed from this series to her later works!
This book felt light and easy and maybe it is because I already know so much about this world, but I found the worldbuilding to be easy to follow. I think it's obvious that I love the story, given that I've seen all the adaption, but I really love this story, OKAY! The characters and the plot are so good in book 1 and I hope it carries on throughout. I loved seeing certain characters I was obsessed with in the TV series, like Raphael and Luke, and I cannot wait to get to know them on paper!
Again, the Shadowhunter world might seem complicated but it is just so beautiful, I love the intricacies of the world, the different types of demons, the glamours, the Rune magic and the fact that normal ass people are called mundanes! I love the institute settings and the high-action scenes and really, I love the depth that Clare's characters have. I cannot wait to go through Alec's journey with him because there is something about the way she writes queer characters that is just absolute stunning!
I am so glad we have started this series bestie, @the_bookbasket, thank you for reading it with me 🖤
This book felt light and easy and maybe it is because I already know so much about this world, but I found the worldbuilding to be easy to follow. I think it's obvious that I love the story, given that I've seen all the adaption, but I really love this story, OKAY! The characters and the plot are so good in book 1 and I hope it carries on throughout. I loved seeing certain characters I was obsessed with in the TV series, like Raphael and Luke, and I cannot wait to get to know them on paper!
Again, the Shadowhunter world might seem complicated but it is just so beautiful, I love the intricacies of the world, the different types of demons, the glamours, the Rune magic and the fact that normal ass people are called mundanes! I love the institute settings and the high-action scenes and really, I love the depth that Clare's characters have. I cannot wait to go through Alec's journey with him because there is something about the way she writes queer characters that is just absolute stunning!
I am so glad we have started this series bestie, @the_bookbasket, thank you for reading it with me 🖤
meanslily's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0