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376 reviews for:
The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass
Cassandra Clare
4.07 AVERAGE
376 reviews for:
The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass
Cassandra Clare
4.07 AVERAGE
cute! entertaining! a good book for reading during exams! definitely a little stereotype-y YA fantasy writing, with the straight love triangle trope that i am oh so tired of, but it's not so offensive that i couldn't get through it. i'll probably read the next one.
I was liking it pretty well, and then the end happened. I'm all for plot twists, but really?!
the beginning was quite slow for me but after about half way thru it really picked up and I couldn’t help but love the characters! I understand why some people would hate clary but after everything she went thru I think anyone would be the same way😂I am very sad that her and jace are siblings tho I was really hoping for them to end up together🙃
Gave me a completely new view of the book and I am loving it. It was too good reading the book again.
It was so good I am loving this series!!!!
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Edit after re-read:
Well, what can I say? This was my first time re-reading this book after about 6 years and I still enjoyed it. Sure, looking at it with fresh eyes I had my qualms. There were definitely aspects I had problems with. Many of the characters that I have grown to love with time are strange and unfamiliar to me in their early forms. In fact, I found my self a bit annoyed with some of them, but I knew that they would turn into the characters I loved. I definitely don’t enjoy these early shadowhunter books as much as I enjoy the later ones such as TID and TDA.
I still had a good time with this book for the most part. :)
However, I think if this had been my first time reading it now I would not have enjoyed it as much. Most of my love for this book stems from my love of the recent books and from middle school nostalgia.
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Edit after re-read:
Well, what can I say? This was my first time re-reading this book after about 6 years and I still enjoyed it. Sure, looking at it with fresh eyes I had my qualms. There were definitely aspects I had problems with. Many of the characters that I have grown to love with time are strange and unfamiliar to me in their early forms. In fact, I found my self a bit annoyed with some of them, but I knew that they would turn into the characters I loved. I definitely don’t enjoy these early shadowhunter books as much as I enjoy the later ones such as TID and TDA.
I still had a good time with this book for the most part. :)
However, I think if this had been my first time reading it now I would not have enjoyed it as much. Most of my love for this book stems from my love of the recent books and from middle school nostalgia.
2.5*
It's been about a year since I read this book, and the more I think about it, the more average it becomes to me. Like it's alright, but the characters are unlikable for the most part and plot feels dragged out for the sake of being dragged out, rather than having one compelling plot line that isn't all over the place. I just felt like the character went on lots of different little adventures in each chapters that didn't really seem relevant in the context of the entire plot.
I mean, I really enjoyed the concept and the mythology and I really liked Magnus, Alec, and Izzy. Simon is okay. I do not like Jace, I do not like Clary (mostly) so it's difficult to read. I will continue with the series at some point, even if it's only for the sake of reading the dark artifices series, which is said to be fantastic.
original review (with dreadful grammar):
3.75*/4*
I enjoyed the plot a lot. I also love the tiny little references to the infernal devices (so clever, generally, although why does everyone have like 4 last names)
I was indifferent toward Clary and Jace. Clary was a nice person, and she was quite funny. But some of the decisions she made were just so stupid. Jace was so nasty toward Simon it made me so mad.
I love Alec, Izzy and Simon.
Magnus is queen.
However there was so many huge sections of just information that were boring to read and got so confusing. Also, the family tree (the same goes for the infernal devices) is far too confusing, I just can't keep up with it. Why can't any characters just have a normal family that they know?
It was good enough for a first book and I'm excited to continue this series.
It's been about a year since I read this book, and the more I think about it, the more average it becomes to me. Like it's alright, but the characters are unlikable for the most part and plot feels dragged out for the sake of being dragged out, rather than having one compelling plot line that isn't all over the place. I just felt like the character went on lots of different little adventures in each chapters that didn't really seem relevant in the context of the entire plot.
I mean, I really enjoyed the concept and the mythology and I really liked Magnus, Alec, and Izzy. Simon is okay. I do not like Jace, I do not like Clary (mostly) so it's difficult to read. I will continue with the series at some point, even if it's only for the sake of reading the dark artifices series, which is said to be fantastic.
original review (with dreadful grammar):
3.75*/4*
I enjoyed the plot a lot. I also love the tiny little references to the infernal devices (so clever, generally, although why does everyone have like 4 last names)
I was indifferent toward Clary and Jace. Clary was a nice person, and she was quite funny. But some of the decisions she made were just so stupid. Jace was so nasty toward Simon it made me so mad.
I love Alec, Izzy and Simon.
Magnus is queen.
However there was so many huge sections of just information that were boring to read and got so confusing. Also, the family tree (the same goes for the infernal devices) is far too confusing, I just can't keep up with it. Why can't any characters just have a normal family that they know?
It was good enough for a first book and I'm excited to continue this series.
I started reading this one because the series has been sitting on my shelf for SO long. I’d finished City of Bones and City of Ashes around two years ago, but I disliked Clary so much that I had to stop.
I still don’t like Clary at all, but given that there’s some characters that I also really like, I decided to give the series its second chance. And it turned out alright; the story line is okay, I am enjoying it.
However, I still think Clary is a whining child, who can’t handle being left out of something and then decides to “”save everyone”” by doing plain stupid things. It’s a plain miracle that others still like her. I do enjoy people calling Clary out though. I think both Luke and Isabelle said something along the lines of ‘you’re like a toddler throwing a tantrum’ and I’m glad that I’m not there only one seeing this.
Then some good parts of this book:
I absolutely Love and Adore Magnus and Alec. And I’m living for the representation. I also think it’s good that the difficult parts are discussed: like the fact that Alec is scared to tell his parents that Magnus is his boyfriend.
I also loved how subtle Aline’s coming out was. I really enjoy it when a character is still just a person other than just their sexuality. I think Cassandra Clare explained this really well with Aline’s character.
I also really love Isabelle: she’s so strong and badass, but she cares so so so so much for her family and that’s wonderful to see.
In conclusion: there are a lot of things I enjoy in this series, but Clary is kind of ruining it for me.
I still don’t like Clary at all, but given that there’s some characters that I also really like, I decided to give the series its second chance. And it turned out alright; the story line is okay, I am enjoying it.
However, I still think Clary is a whining child, who can’t handle being left out of something and then decides to “”save everyone”” by doing plain stupid things. It’s a plain miracle that others still like her. I do enjoy people calling Clary out though. I think both Luke and Isabelle said something along the lines of ‘you’re like a toddler throwing a tantrum’ and I’m glad that I’m not there only one seeing this.
Then some good parts of this book:
I absolutely Love and Adore Magnus and Alec. And I’m living for the representation. I also think it’s good that the difficult parts are discussed: like the fact that Alec is scared to tell his parents that Magnus is his boyfriend.
I also loved how subtle Aline’s coming out was. I really enjoy it when a character is still just a person other than just their sexuality. I think Cassandra Clare explained this really well with Aline’s character.
I also really love Isabelle: she’s so strong and badass, but she cares so so so so much for her family and that’s wonderful to see.
In conclusion: there are a lot of things I enjoy in this series, but Clary is kind of ruining it for me.
This is actually a reread but then I wasn’t able to make a review of the book before so here it is now.
Imagine this: For sixteen years, you have lived a perfectly normal completely average life with your mother, in a typical apartment. Your mom, too, is living a simple lifestyle being a very talented artist. You only have your mom since your father died before you were even born. You have a great and loyal guy best friend who always accompany you to any bar or club, even though he hates being in those places. This is your life, and you know who you are. But then one thing happened, and suddenly, you discover that half your life has been woven by strings of lies.
And this is basically the story of Clarissa Fray. All sixteen years of her life, she thought she was normal. But one night, in a club called Pandemonium, changed everything. The people she followed, who she thought were up to something dangerous, were something else. Something entirely different, and something only she was able to see.
Suddenly, all her beliefs came went crashing down on herself. Worlds she did not believe to exist were now facing her in flesh. All those fantasy worlds she thought were only present in books and TV was real. Shadowhunters, vampire, werewolves, faeries, and demons—they all exist. And what’s worse is that Clary has suddenly become a part of all these, right in the middle. Her mother was also dragged into trouble as she was abducted by the most feared person in the Shadowland. Of course, Clary must do something in order to get her mother back.
And in comes Jace Wayland, one of the Shadowhunters Clary met, the strongest and most skilful one. Jace is the one who helped Clary through it all. His reason is simple, the same people who are serving Valentine—the one who abducted Clary’s mother—are the ones responsible for his father’s death. For Jace, it was revenge. Finally, he can give justice to what has been done to his father.
And thus began their journey to fight for what is right and good. In the process, the two have grown closer and developed feelings for each other. But one revelation changed everything. One simple truth caused their lives to crumble down on themselves. How could they possible go on when they learned that something was entirely wrong?
Honestly, I did not pick this book the first time I saw it because of Stephanie Meyer’s recommendation plastered in the cover. My aversion of the Twilight series made me a little more judgmental of those kinds of books. What changed my mind is my friend, who I trusted very much when it comes to book recommendations. He told me that this book is better than half of what Twilight ever imagines to achieve. And that’s when I bought my copy and started reading.
City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instrument series written by Cassandra Clare. It has pretty much the same elements found in other books of the fantasy genre. But that doesn’t mean that the book is not worth my time. City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instrument series written by Cassandra Clare. It has pretty much the same elements found in other books of the fantasy genre. But that doesn’t mean that the book is not worth my time.
The way the half-demons are presented is different in a way that they are seen as half good, that they can live among people and Shadowhunters freely. I like the fact that there was an Accord to keep peace between the species. I do believe that there is always a good side to people or, in this book’s case, half-demons. On the other hand, some Shadowhunters were portrayed as evildoers, the complete opposite of being half-angels, which are what they are. It just goes to show that there aren’t any perfect being in this world. It tells us that even the good ones have the tendency to fall prey on the temptation of evil.
I also love the wit and sarcasm present in each of the characters. It made the book different from others since the supposed damsel-in-distress developed into a strong and determined fighter. It’s not like Bella who constantly depends on others to protect and save her. No. Clary is way more than that. She seeks knowledge and tries to stand on her own strength. She is a tough girl, not letting her infatuation get in the way of things.
All in all, the book is a pretty good read. It’s the third time I read the book and I still enjoy the adventures and mysteries it gave. But of course, it’s different this time because I already know what will happen during the next three sequels. But nevertheless, it’s still a nice read. I give it a 3.75/5.
Imagine this: For sixteen years, you have lived a perfectly normal completely average life with your mother, in a typical apartment. Your mom, too, is living a simple lifestyle being a very talented artist. You only have your mom since your father died before you were even born. You have a great and loyal guy best friend who always accompany you to any bar or club, even though he hates being in those places. This is your life, and you know who you are. But then one thing happened, and suddenly, you discover that half your life has been woven by strings of lies.
And this is basically the story of Clarissa Fray. All sixteen years of her life, she thought she was normal. But one night, in a club called Pandemonium, changed everything. The people she followed, who she thought were up to something dangerous, were something else. Something entirely different, and something only she was able to see.
Suddenly, all her beliefs came went crashing down on herself. Worlds she did not believe to exist were now facing her in flesh. All those fantasy worlds she thought were only present in books and TV was real. Shadowhunters, vampire, werewolves, faeries, and demons—they all exist. And what’s worse is that Clary has suddenly become a part of all these, right in the middle. Her mother was also dragged into trouble as she was abducted by the most feared person in the Shadowland. Of course, Clary must do something in order to get her mother back.
And in comes Jace Wayland, one of the Shadowhunters Clary met, the strongest and most skilful one. Jace is the one who helped Clary through it all. His reason is simple, the same people who are serving Valentine—the one who abducted Clary’s mother—are the ones responsible for his father’s death. For Jace, it was revenge. Finally, he can give justice to what has been done to his father.
And thus began their journey to fight for what is right and good. In the process, the two have grown closer and developed feelings for each other. But one revelation changed everything. One simple truth caused their lives to crumble down on themselves. How could they possible go on when they learned that something was entirely wrong?
Honestly, I did not pick this book the first time I saw it because of Stephanie Meyer’s recommendation plastered in the cover. My aversion of the Twilight series made me a little more judgmental of those kinds of books. What changed my mind is my friend, who I trusted very much when it comes to book recommendations. He told me that this book is better than half of what Twilight ever imagines to achieve. And that’s when I bought my copy and started reading.
City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instrument series written by Cassandra Clare. It has pretty much the same elements found in other books of the fantasy genre. But that doesn’t mean that the book is not worth my time. City of Bones is the first book in The Mortal Instrument series written by Cassandra Clare. It has pretty much the same elements found in other books of the fantasy genre. But that doesn’t mean that the book is not worth my time.
The way the half-demons are presented is different in a way that they are seen as half good, that they can live among people and Shadowhunters freely. I like the fact that there was an Accord to keep peace between the species. I do believe that there is always a good side to people or, in this book’s case, half-demons. On the other hand, some Shadowhunters were portrayed as evildoers, the complete opposite of being half-angels, which are what they are. It just goes to show that there aren’t any perfect being in this world. It tells us that even the good ones have the tendency to fall prey on the temptation of evil.
I also love the wit and sarcasm present in each of the characters. It made the book different from others since the supposed damsel-in-distress developed into a strong and determined fighter. It’s not like Bella who constantly depends on others to protect and save her. No. Clary is way more than that. She seeks knowledge and tries to stand on her own strength. She is a tough girl, not letting her infatuation get in the way of things.
All in all, the book is a pretty good read. It’s the third time I read the book and I still enjoy the adventures and mysteries it gave. But of course, it’s different this time because I already know what will happen during the next three sequels. But nevertheless, it’s still a nice read. I give it a 3.75/5.
4.5
Incrível como se passa os anos e a Cassandra Clare lança vaaaaaaaaarios livros e eu não consigo enjoar de nenhum. Continuo adorando esse mundo e essa série, mesmo sendo a mais fraca das que foram lançadas até agora.
Incrível como se passa os anos e a Cassandra Clare lança vaaaaaaaaarios livros e eu não consigo enjoar de nenhum. Continuo adorando esse mundo e essa série, mesmo sendo a mais fraca das que foram lançadas até agora.