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A review by momwithareadingproblem
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
5.0
So I finally jumped on The Mortal Instruments bandwagon and started reading City of Bones by Cassandra Clare last week. I devoured the book in under 2 days. It was an amazing read and everything I had hoped for from the series! I’ve heard so many things about it and knew it was something I wanted to read and I’m SO glad I wasn’t disappointed.
City of Bones introduces us to the world of the Shadowhunters and Downworlders. When Clary and her best friend Simon head out for a night on the town, Clary didn’t realize that her life would be changed forever. She witnesses a trio kill a demon right in front of her. The problem, she’s the only one who can see them. She thinks she’s going crazy and I’d be inclined to agree with her, until Jace (one of the trio) shows back up to see her. Then her mom disappears, leaving behind a wrecked apartment and another demon. What has happened to Clary’s seemingly normal life?
I LOVED Clary. Rather than breaking down and blubbering like all the other girls her age would do, she sucks it up and asks Jace what she needs to do, what will get her mom back that is what she wants to know. She can breakdown later, she doesn’t have time now. I love that attitude in a main, leading character! Clary accepts everything she learns and just keeps going. Now does that mean she doesn’t have a few moments of doubt or blubbering, no because any sane person would. She just doesn’t let it control her.
Then there’s the inevitable love triangle between Simon and Jace and Clary. Simon is Clary’s best friend, he’s normal and always been there for her. It’s obvious from page one that he likes her. In fact it is obvious to everyone but Clary. Isn’t that always the case though? Everyone else can see it but you don’t? Jace is a Shadowhunter, an orphan, and there is something about Clary that intrigues him. I must say I shipped him hard! Their chemistry is off the charts! BUT *shudders*
The plot for this book centers around Clary and her mom. Who are they, how does Clary have Shadowhunter abilities. And then there’s Valentine. The name that seems to be haunting Clary’s steps and all her encounters with Downworlders. Valentine is the ultimate baddie but when he actually shows up in the book I was a little disappointed. He wasn’t all that scary. Manipulative, yes. Scary, not so much!
Overall I loved this book. I cannot wait to continue reading the series. I went out and bought the prequels (Infernal Devices) after I finished it. Now I’m trying to decide when to read those. Any suggestions are welcome. If you enjoy urban fantasy, amazing world building that leads to its own mythology, and a touch (just a touch) of romance, I highly recommend you grab a copy of the book and start this bestselling series. You’ll regret it if you don’t!
City of Bones introduces us to the world of the Shadowhunters and Downworlders. When Clary and her best friend Simon head out for a night on the town, Clary didn’t realize that her life would be changed forever. She witnesses a trio kill a demon right in front of her. The problem, she’s the only one who can see them. She thinks she’s going crazy and I’d be inclined to agree with her, until Jace (one of the trio) shows back up to see her. Then her mom disappears, leaving behind a wrecked apartment and another demon. What has happened to Clary’s seemingly normal life?
I LOVED Clary. Rather than breaking down and blubbering like all the other girls her age would do, she sucks it up and asks Jace what she needs to do, what will get her mom back that is what she wants to know. She can breakdown later, she doesn’t have time now. I love that attitude in a main, leading character! Clary accepts everything she learns and just keeps going. Now does that mean she doesn’t have a few moments of doubt or blubbering, no because any sane person would. She just doesn’t let it control her.
Then there’s the inevitable love triangle between Simon and Jace and Clary. Simon is Clary’s best friend, he’s normal and always been there for her. It’s obvious from page one that he likes her. In fact it is obvious to everyone but Clary. Isn’t that always the case though? Everyone else can see it but you don’t? Jace is a Shadowhunter, an orphan, and there is something about Clary that intrigues him. I must say I shipped him hard! Their chemistry is off the charts! BUT
Spoiler
What the HECK?! They’re brother and sister?! *shudder* I feel SO dirty shipping these two. I hope and pray that this was misinformation and they aren’t siblings. Their chemistry is just too good for that!!!The plot for this book centers around Clary and her mom. Who are they, how does Clary have Shadowhunter abilities. And then there’s Valentine. The name that seems to be haunting Clary’s steps and all her encounters with Downworlders. Valentine is the ultimate baddie but when he actually shows up in the book I was a little disappointed. He wasn’t all that scary. Manipulative, yes. Scary, not so much!
Overall I loved this book. I cannot wait to continue reading the series. I went out and bought the prequels (Infernal Devices) after I finished it. Now I’m trying to decide when to read those. Any suggestions are welcome. If you enjoy urban fantasy, amazing world building that leads to its own mythology, and a touch (just a touch) of romance, I highly recommend you grab a copy of the book and start this bestselling series. You’ll regret it if you don’t!