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tinyhandsmcgee's review against another edition
4.0
I thought the essays were really well thought out and interesting. It made me think of the series in a new way and analyze different aspects of the story.
My favorite was the one about Simon and his Jewish/Vampire comparison.
My favorite was the one about Simon and his Jewish/Vampire comparison.
snowbenton's review against another edition
4.0
It started out super boring, admittedly, but most of the essays were fascinating studies of why we react the way we do to different elements of the Mortal Instruments, and why those books are so popular. I loved Kendare Blake and Sarah Rees Brennan's essays the most.
reginacattus's review against another edition
2.0
With hindsight, the blurb makes some sense, but before I started reading it I was under the false impression that it was a collection of short stories about shadowhunters and downworlders. It actually took quite a while for me to accept that we weren't leading up to some short stories. Nope, its actually a non-fiction collection of essays by YA authors about LGBTQ+ representation, taboos, relationships and... well, that's about it. Some of the essays were fairly interesting, and if I had gone in expecting essays... well I probably wouldn't have asked for the book in the first place but nonetheless hypothetically... I might have enjoyed it more. It was just a bit too fangirly and somewhat over-analysing what is, in general, a fairly basic series. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the MI and ID series when I first read them, but never to the point of writing essays about them.
In any case, go into this book expecting a series of glowing positive essays and make yourself a nice educated decision about whether you care enough to read this book.
In any case, go into this book expecting a series of glowing positive essays and make yourself a nice educated decision about whether you care enough to read this book.
duskvamp's review against another edition
4.0
This book was nowhere near what I expected but it was amazing. I love the way it was done and that so many authors were really able to clearly see the characters and shine light on some of their more shadowy parts. Definitely worth the read.
toloveisdestroy's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this novel! It truly delves into Cassandra Clare's world, and gives understanding to how we all view it based on scientific and fan basis'. Plus I adored the story between Cassie, Holly, & Kelly! Super cute!
luv4horses1's review against another edition
funny
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lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Though I did not expect this book to be essays about the Shadowhunter books, there were several that I really enjoyed. It was interesting to take a look at some of the different tropes and writing mechanics that Cassandra Clare used in her stories rather than simply enjoy the plot. A few of the authors wrote such funny and thoughtful essays that I now want to look into reading their own books and seeing how their voices come through their own stories and characters.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This was an interesting collection of essays about this world, and I had a good time reading them!