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Ghosts of the Shadow Market: The Companion to the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices
Cassandra Clare
4.24 AVERAGE
2.21k reviews for:
Ghosts of the Shadow Market: The Companion to the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices
Cassandra Clare
4.24 AVERAGE
Loveable characters:
Yes
I read this one for the characters and it definitely delivered :)
Son of the Dawn ; 3.5
Cast Long Shadows ; 4.25
Every Exquisite Thing ; 4.5
Learn About Loss ; 3.75
A Deeper Love ; 4
The Wicked Ones ; 3.5
The Land I Lost ; 4.5
Through Blood, Through Fire ; 4.5
Cast Long Shadows ; 4.25
Every Exquisite Thing ; 4.5
Learn About Loss ; 3.75
A Deeper Love ; 4
The Wicked Ones ; 3.5
The Land I Lost ; 4.5
Through Blood, Through Fire ; 4.5
Cast Long Shadows: 4 Stars
Every Exquisite Thing: 4 Stars
Learn About Loss: 3.5 Stars
A Deeper Love: 3 Stars
The Wicked Ones: 5 Stars
Son of the Dawn: 3.5 Stars
The Land I Lost: 4 Stars
Through Blood, Through Fire: 4.5 Stars
The Lost World: 4.5 Stars
Forever Fallen: 5 Stars
Every Exquisite Thing: 4 Stars
Learn About Loss: 3.5 Stars
A Deeper Love: 3 Stars
The Wicked Ones: 5 Stars
Son of the Dawn: 3.5 Stars
The Land I Lost: 4 Stars
Through Blood, Through Fire: 4.5 Stars
The Lost World: 4.5 Stars
Forever Fallen: 5 Stars
Overall rating *3.5 Stars
Average rating of all the novellas.
This was actually such a great read despite what people say about novella bind ups. It jumped between so many generations and characters. It explored different themes in the Shadowhunter world and also fit into all of the series. I do think a large part of my enjoyment in this book was that Jem and Tessa (and Will) are my all time favourite characters in this universe. Furthermore there was less of an emphasis on TMI, which is my least favourite series. I would definitely recommend this for any Shadowhunter fan. It was so good!
I have short reviews for all the novellas, spoilers ahead - more spoilers for the sequels/series however just read at your own expense. I tried not to detail what happens in the story unless I’m actually going crazy.
Cast Long Shadows - 2 Stars
Most of it was just character introductions, the family tree that we will get to know in the Last Hours series. Too much information overload in my opinion. However I adored the Jem and Will parabatai content.
Every Exquisite Thing - 5 Stars
Ahhh this novella was definitely one of my favourites. Anna’s perspective on society was so raw and explorative from a different generation. You can tell that she was a one of a kind Shadowhunter who deeply cared for everyone. And Cecily!!! The best mother ever!!! The way that she and Gabriel were so inclusive of Anna it made me tear up. It really reminded me of the passages of Malec and Alec trying to explain it to his parents. Shadowhunters are almost like a conservative religion and it’s so interesting to see their delayed response to mundane (human world) social issues.
Learn About Loss - 3 Stars
Not a very exciting story, unlike Clare’s normal writing. Jem is one of my favourite Shadowhunters of all time so I did really enjoy the nostalgia he gave me. Plus the continued exploration of the theme of immortality and living through different generations.
A Deeper Love - 2 Stars
Tessa Gray, my favourite character ever. However, that's the only reason it’s 2 stars, the rest of the story was quite dry. There was not much substance and everything said had already been mentioned in one way or another.
The Wicked Ones - 3 Stars
I liked the switch in timelines we experienced through this novella. There wasn’t much of a driving force, but I always found Valentine and the Circle really interesting even when I DNFed the Mortal Instruments. The Stephen, Robert and Céline storyline was pretty dry, the only takeaway was how grumpy Robert Lightwood always is. The information about the Lost Herondale was also developed through this story which I really enjoyed. This collection of novellas in general does a great job of explaining the backstories to many plot points in the Shadowhunter world.
Son of the Dawn - 2 Stars
I can’t remember anything about this novella sorry lol. At the time of reading I put “Eh. A bit boring, I did like how the next story references some of the events that happened 10 years on.”
The Land I Lost - 4 Stars
This story was super long, but I did really enjoy it. The Malec content was so sweet and getting a backstory on their kids was great. I love how they adopted, there’s just so much love in that household man. The aftermath of the Cold Peace was also very interesting and to find out about the Downworlder Alliance in New York was super cool too as I didn’t know that existed! Having not read the last two books in TMI, I had never met Lily Chen and man did I adore her. She has so much charisma and humour and seeing her with Alec makes it even more funnier.
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4 Stars
Adored this one, again it was about Tessa so we can expect it at this point. Great exploration of Tessa’s loves, her backstory, immortality and the experience of Jem coming back to flesh - of which I was very intrigued to find out more about. Hands down the best bit of this novella is how seamlessly it fits into the Dark Artifices storyline. In that particular scene with Julian and Emma, the arrival of Jem and Tessa had felt very convenient. However even if these stories were written later, you wouldn’t know. Everything we knew about the Lost Herondales fit perfectly into this narrative and it was so. so. clever!
The Lost World - 3 Stars
Wow this one gave me a lot of emotions surprisingly. I still feel so on edge about the presence of Livvy in Ty’s life but it was also so satisfying to read. Interesting questions and answers were discussed about the presence of a ghost and how Livvy is tied to her brother. Themes of resting in death and how Livvy feels cheated as she can see her family but no one can see her. Great Magnus Bane content, I appreciated that and also pregnant Tessa content! Yup!
Forever Fallen - 5 Stars
I need the wicked powers right now. Ugh we actually got some content after the cliffhanger of Queen of Air and Darkness. Mad!?!? I don’t want to talk about it, it makes me sick and mad and excited and gives me incomprehensible feelings.
But please can we talk about Jem and Tessa’s baby !!!!!!!!!! I’m gonna scream, Mina !!!!!!!!! Mina !!!!!!!!! Mina !!!!!!!!! Nawwwww I loved it and the way that Jem and Tessa look after Kit like their own!!! Please I love them so much.
AND AT THE END OF THE BOOK THE LAST SENTENCE IS “THIS EVENING THE WHOLE SKY WAS BRONZE, AS THOUGH TO SUMMON WICKED POWERS”
Just thought that was a cool nod to The Wicked Powers :) Nice job Cassy Clare.
Average rating of all the novellas.
This was actually such a great read despite what people say about novella bind ups. It jumped between so many generations and characters. It explored different themes in the Shadowhunter world and also fit into all of the series. I do think a large part of my enjoyment in this book was that Jem and Tessa (and Will) are my all time favourite characters in this universe. Furthermore there was less of an emphasis on TMI, which is my least favourite series. I would definitely recommend this for any Shadowhunter fan. It was so good!
I have short reviews for all the novellas, spoilers ahead - more spoilers for the sequels/series however just read at your own expense. I tried not to detail what happens in the story unless I’m actually going crazy.
Most of it was just character introductions, the family tree that we will get to know in the Last Hours series. Too much information overload in my opinion. However I adored the Jem and Will parabatai content.
Every Exquisite Thing - 5 Stars
Ahhh this novella was definitely one of my favourites. Anna’s perspective on society was so raw and explorative from a different generation. You can tell that she was a one of a kind Shadowhunter who deeply cared for everyone. And Cecily!!! The best mother ever!!! The way that she and Gabriel were so inclusive of Anna it made me tear up. It really reminded me of the passages of Malec and Alec trying to explain it to his parents. Shadowhunters are almost like a conservative religion and it’s so interesting to see their delayed response to mundane (human world) social issues.
Learn About Loss - 3 Stars
Not a very exciting story, unlike Clare’s normal writing. Jem is one of my favourite Shadowhunters of all time so I did really enjoy the nostalgia he gave me. Plus the continued exploration of the theme of immortality and living through different generations.
A Deeper Love - 2 Stars
Tessa Gray, my favourite character ever. However, that's the only reason it’s 2 stars, the rest of the story was quite dry. There was not much substance and everything said had already been mentioned in one way or another.
The Wicked Ones - 3 Stars
I liked the switch in timelines we experienced through this novella. There wasn’t much of a driving force, but I always found Valentine and the Circle really interesting even when I DNFed the Mortal Instruments. The Stephen, Robert and Céline storyline was pretty dry, the only takeaway was how grumpy Robert Lightwood always is. The information about the Lost Herondale was also developed through this story which I really enjoyed. This collection of novellas in general does a great job of explaining the backstories to many plot points in the Shadowhunter world.
Son of the Dawn - 2 Stars
I can’t remember anything about this novella sorry lol. At the time of reading I put “Eh. A bit boring, I did like how the next story references some of the events that happened 10 years on.”
The Land I Lost - 4 Stars
This story was super long, but I did really enjoy it. The Malec content was so sweet and getting a backstory on their kids was great. I love how they adopted, there’s just so much love in that household man. The aftermath of the Cold Peace was also very interesting and to find out about the Downworlder Alliance in New York was super cool too as I didn’t know that existed! Having not read the last two books in TMI, I had never met Lily Chen and man did I adore her. She has so much charisma and humour and seeing her with Alec makes it even more funnier.
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4 Stars
Adored this one, again it was about Tessa so we can expect it at this point. Great exploration of Tessa’s loves, her backstory, immortality and the experience of Jem coming back to flesh - of which I was very intrigued to find out more about. Hands down the best bit of this novella is how seamlessly it fits into the Dark Artifices storyline. In that particular scene with Julian and Emma, the arrival of Jem and Tessa had felt very convenient. However even if these stories were written later, you wouldn’t know. Everything we knew about the Lost Herondales fit perfectly into this narrative and it was so. so. clever!
The Lost World - 3 Stars
Wow this one gave me a lot of emotions surprisingly. I still feel so on edge about the presence of Livvy in Ty’s life but it was also so satisfying to read. Interesting questions and answers were discussed about the presence of a ghost and how Livvy is tied to her brother. Themes of resting in death and how Livvy feels cheated as she can see her family but no one can see her. Great Magnus Bane content, I appreciated that and also pregnant Tessa content! Yup!
Forever Fallen - 5 Stars
I need the wicked powers right now. Ugh we actually got some content after the cliffhanger of Queen of Air and Darkness. Mad!?!? I don’t want to talk about it, it makes me sick and mad and excited and gives me incomprehensible feelings.
But please can we talk about Jem and Tessa’s baby !!!!!!!!!! I’m gonna scream, Mina !!!!!!!!! Mina !!!!!!!!! Mina !!!!!!!!! Nawwwww I loved it and the way that Jem and Tessa look after Kit like their own!!! Please I love them so much.
AND AT THE END OF THE BOOK THE LAST SENTENCE IS “THIS EVENING THE WHOLE SKY WAS BRONZE, AS THOUGH TO SUMMON WICKED POWERS”
Just thought that was a cool nod to The Wicked Powers :) Nice job Cassy Clare.
I genuinely enjoyed the stories. It certainly made me cry at certain points because of Herongraystairs, but it also made me super excited about the wicked powers. Wow!
Anyway :
Cast Long Shadows - 5/5
Every Exquisite Thing - 4/5
Learn About Loss - 3/5
A Deeper Love - 5/5
The Wicked Ones - 3/5
Son of the Dawn - 3.5/5
The Land I Lost - 3/5
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4/5
The Lost World - 5/5
Forever Fallen - 4.5/5
Anyway :
Cast Long Shadows - 5/5
Every Exquisite Thing - 4/5
Learn About Loss - 3/5
A Deeper Love - 5/5
The Wicked Ones - 3/5
Son of the Dawn - 3.5/5
The Land I Lost - 3/5
Through Blood, Through Fire - 4/5
The Lost World - 5/5
Forever Fallen - 4.5/5
This was looooooong but anything with Jem, Kit and Ash and I’m there
