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elladk's review against another edition
4.0
When it comes to the Mortal Instruments, you have two sides; the one that has been obsessed with it since they were twelve and the ones that abhor it. I am, luckily, the former. It will always hold a special place in my cold and black heart. Although, shamefully, I have to admit; I’ve merely read the first two books in the series (I know, how could I). In 2023, however, I finally made it my mission to finish this cherished series. Repeatedly binge-watching the tv-show just wasn’t enough for me anymore…
I think Cassandra Clare’s strong suit is certainly her characters; I can’t name a single character I didn’t like. However, a book can’t just thrive from characters alone; plotwise, I think there is still some room for improvement in her (earlier) work. I’m hoping those problems will be resolved in the other instalments. My main problem with the book is the filler conversations and lack of action in certain parts of the book, but I’m hopeful that will also change in the other books.
I think I can’t write a proper review without reading the sequels, but I’m still adamant about every bookworm having to read at least one shadowhunter book.
I think Cassandra Clare’s strong suit is certainly her characters; I can’t name a single character I didn’t like. However, a book can’t just thrive from characters alone; plotwise, I think there is still some room for improvement in her (earlier) work. I’m hoping those problems will be resolved in the other instalments. My main problem with the book is the filler conversations and lack of action in certain parts of the book, but I’m hopeful that will also change in the other books.
I think I can’t write a proper review without reading the sequels, but I’m still adamant about every bookworm having to read at least one shadowhunter book.
levengoodreads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
reesetapher's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed this book! Its putting such a different and fun spin on the fantasy world of werewolves, vampires and demons. Cant wait to see what the rest of the series has to offer!
abbymanriquezz's review against another edition
3.0
3⭐️
This isn’t my first Cassandra Clare book. Ive read all three books in the Infernal Devices, and did not like them whatsoever, and I definitely wasn’t a fan of the main characters other than Jem. With that being said, I did not have high expectations for this, but i ended up actually enjoying it, and though I’m disgusted by the incest, i’m curious to see what happens next.
This isn’t my first Cassandra Clare book. Ive read all three books in the Infernal Devices, and did not like them whatsoever, and I definitely wasn’t a fan of the main characters other than Jem. With that being said, I did not have high expectations for this, but i ended up actually enjoying it, and though I’m disgusted by the incest, i’m curious to see what happens next.
kaleebirmingham's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars, but a strong one! I loved it when I was younger and now I want to read the infernal devices but need to reread this series first. And then all the new books! I know the writing probably gets better the farther you are in the book so I’ll be slowly getting through all of them this year:)
mayjailer_sirens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
beeol's review against another edition
2.0
Lowering to two stars. Because I can't stand Clary and in general the behaviour of these teenagers just makes no sense at all.
Still, I would recommend this trilogy since the following ones are awsome. Clare's writing and character development have improved immensely over the years.
Still, I would recommend this trilogy since the following ones are awsome. Clare's writing and character development have improved immensely over the years.