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The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

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winteringz's review against another edition

5.0

these books were very addictive and would love to suggest them to many people. Its about shadowhunters and angels and much more exciting phenomenons.

childoffey's review against another edition

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4.0

Absolutely loved this series and the 2 books that follow. I am disappointed to have to wait a year for the next book.

majaaaa's review

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adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

kheyden's review against another edition

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5.0

Very well written books with an entertaining plot.
personally I was immediately sucked into the book. However, this is the type of series you might only read once. I primarily read them for entertainment, but they are my guilty pleasure nonetheless. I would recommend them to all my friends.

zoph05's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

2.5

taramisu's review against another edition

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3.0

I started this series by reading the Infernal Devices. That may have been my mistake. TID drew me into the Shadowhunter World and would not let go. I loved it like I love chocolate. However, after having read The Mortal Instruments, I have to say that Ms. Clare's writing improved substantially between the two series. Or, it could very well be that I prefer my romances historical instead of contemporary. The dialogue in the Mortal Instruments seems so forced and unnatural. I couldn't take any of the characters seriously, and really don't care about any of them. Clary irritates me and Jace is just a cardboard romance cutout. He's certainly no Will (and Simon is no Jem).

BTW, every time she writes "[so and so] threw up [his/her] hands..." I picture the character vomiting up a pair of hands. Every. Single. Time. It's time to drop that turn of phrase. Ugh.