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3.01k reviews for:
Gölge Avcısı Akademisi'nden Hikayeler
Robin Wasserman, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson
4.24 AVERAGE
3.01k reviews for:
Gölge Avcısı Akademisi'nden Hikayeler
Robin Wasserman, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson
4.24 AVERAGE
this was unexpectedly fantastic. i'm so glad i read this and i feel more in love with the shadowhunter world than ever. that last story shattered my heart, though.
Welcome to the Shadowhunter Academy: 4 stars
The Lost Herondale: 4 stars
The Whitechapel Fiend: 5 stars
Nothing But Shadows: 5 stars
The Evil We Love: 5 stars
Pale Kings and Princes: 4 stars
Bitter of Tongue: 4 stars
The Fiery Trial: 5 stars
Born to Endless Night: 5 stars
Angels Twice Descending: 5 stars
Welcome to the Shadowhunter Academy: 4 stars
The Lost Herondale: 4 stars
The Whitechapel Fiend: 5 stars
Nothing But Shadows: 5 stars
The Evil We Love: 5 stars
Pale Kings and Princes: 4 stars
Bitter of Tongue: 4 stars
The Fiery Trial: 5 stars
Born to Endless Night: 5 stars
Angels Twice Descending: 5 stars
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Finalmente sono riuscita a finirlo.
Lento lento lento, o almeno, alcune parti sono state davvero interessanti e non lo nego, è stato piacevole leggere di cose successe prima di TMI, e Simon fa davvero morire dal ridere, ma per la maggior parte ho trovato questo libro lento, borderline noioso in alcune novelle. Così tanto che nel mentre ho letto altri tre libri prima di decidermi a finirlo una volta per tutte.
Mi aspettavo molto di più, essendo una grande fan del mondo Shadowhunters, eppure sono rimasta lievemente delusa.
Come è già stato fatto notare da altri, il fatto di avere diversi autori a scrivere insieme a Cassandra Clare ha aiutato a far sembrare tutti i personaggi Out Of Character, davvero un peccato...
Consiglio comunque la lettura a chi è fan della saga, sia perché offre chiarimenti a diversi dubbi che si potrebbero avere, ma anche perché alcune novelle sono davvero carine. Non aspettatevi però, di provare le stesse emozioni che provereste se steste leggendo un libro della serie principale.
P.s: [POSSIBILE SPOILER] Mi rifiuto di parlare del finale. Perché devi sempre spezzarmi il cuore Clare?
Lento lento lento, o almeno, alcune parti sono state davvero interessanti e non lo nego, è stato piacevole leggere di cose successe prima di TMI, e Simon fa davvero morire dal ridere, ma per la maggior parte ho trovato questo libro lento, borderline noioso in alcune novelle. Così tanto che nel mentre ho letto altri tre libri prima di decidermi a finirlo una volta per tutte.
Mi aspettavo molto di più, essendo una grande fan del mondo Shadowhunters, eppure sono rimasta lievemente delusa.
Come è già stato fatto notare da altri, il fatto di avere diversi autori a scrivere insieme a Cassandra Clare ha aiutato a far sembrare tutti i personaggi Out Of Character, davvero un peccato...
Consiglio comunque la lettura a chi è fan della saga, sia perché offre chiarimenti a diversi dubbi che si potrebbero avere, ma anche perché alcune novelle sono davvero carine. Non aspettatevi però, di provare le stesse emozioni che provereste se steste leggendo un libro della serie principale.
P.s: [POSSIBILE SPOILER] Mi rifiuto di parlare del finale. Perché devi sempre spezzarmi il cuore Clare?
Okay so—I knew I was going to enjoy this. I’ve always loved Simon. He’s been one of my favorite characters since The Mortal Instruments, and I was already 100% sold on his geeky, loyal, hilarious self. But Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy? It somehow made me love him even more, and I honestly didn’t expect it to hit as hard as it did.
This book (well, technically a collection of short stories, but it reads like a full-on character arc) really dives deep into Simon’s journey post-TMI. He’s lost his memories, he’s questioning everything about who he is, and he decides to go to the Academy to try and become a Shadowhunter. And honestly? Watching him try to rebuild himself and figure out where he belongs in this chaotic world of angels and demons—it was just so good. He’s awkward, funny, self-aware in the most relatable way, and underneath all of that, he’s quietly so brave. Not in a flashy, epic-battle kind of way, but in a “I want to be better and do the right thing even when I’m scared and unsure” kind of way. And that hit me way harder than I expected.
And the cameos?? Literal gold. Every time a familiar face showed up I was grinning like a fool. Magnus and Alec, Clary, Izzy, Jace, Tessa, Jem—it honestly felt like a big Shadowhunter family reunion (with, you know, the usual side of heartbreak and emotional damage, thanks Cassie). It was so cool to see where some of them are now and get those little glimpses into their lives after the events of the main series.
Also, the amount of Shadowhunter history packed into this collection?? Chef’s kiss. Some of these stories go way back—like generations before the present timeline—and it adds so much depth to the world. I didn’t even realize how much I wanted to know about some of these characters until I was reading their backstories and getting emotionally attached out of nowhere. It made the Shadowhunter universe feel so much bigger and more connected.
That said, not every single story was a hit for me—some were slower or just not as gripping—but even the ones I didn’t totally love had moments that stuck with me. And the emotional payoff toward the end? Whew. I wasn’t ready. There were some seriously powerful scenes that hit me right in the feels, especially after watching Simon go through so much growth.
Overall, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy surprised me in the best way. It gave me more of a character I already adored, expanded the Shadowhunter world in really fun and meaningful ways, and hit a perfect balance of heart, humor, lore, and angst. If you’re already a fan of the series, this is absolutely worth picking up. Just be ready for feelings. A lot of them.
This book (well, technically a collection of short stories, but it reads like a full-on character arc) really dives deep into Simon’s journey post-TMI. He’s lost his memories, he’s questioning everything about who he is, and he decides to go to the Academy to try and become a Shadowhunter. And honestly? Watching him try to rebuild himself and figure out where he belongs in this chaotic world of angels and demons—it was just so good. He’s awkward, funny, self-aware in the most relatable way, and underneath all of that, he’s quietly so brave. Not in a flashy, epic-battle kind of way, but in a “I want to be better and do the right thing even when I’m scared and unsure” kind of way. And that hit me way harder than I expected.
And the cameos?? Literal gold. Every time a familiar face showed up I was grinning like a fool. Magnus and Alec, Clary, Izzy, Jace, Tessa, Jem—it honestly felt like a big Shadowhunter family reunion (with, you know, the usual side of heartbreak and emotional damage, thanks Cassie). It was so cool to see where some of them are now and get those little glimpses into their lives after the events of the main series.
Also, the amount of Shadowhunter history packed into this collection?? Chef’s kiss. Some of these stories go way back—like generations before the present timeline—and it adds so much depth to the world. I didn’t even realize how much I wanted to know about some of these characters until I was reading their backstories and getting emotionally attached out of nowhere. It made the Shadowhunter universe feel so much bigger and more connected.
That said, not every single story was a hit for me—some were slower or just not as gripping—but even the ones I didn’t totally love had moments that stuck with me. And the emotional payoff toward the end? Whew. I wasn’t ready. There were some seriously powerful scenes that hit me right in the feels, especially after watching Simon go through so much growth.
Overall, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy surprised me in the best way. It gave me more of a character I already adored, expanded the Shadowhunter world in really fun and meaningful ways, and hit a perfect balance of heart, humor, lore, and angst. If you’re already a fan of the series, this is absolutely worth picking up. Just be ready for feelings. A lot of them.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Overall, this was decent. Nothing ground breaking but it was entertaining if you're like me and love to learn as much about a fictional world as possible. It felt like at some point the authors didn't have anything to write so they just got as ridiculous as possible in an attempt to be funny and dumped a ton of pop culture references throughout. I'm not a big fan of pop culture references in fantasy books, to be honest. Not even urban fantasy. It's one thing if it's mentioned maybe once or twice but it was mentioned at every possible moment.
As far as plots go, the stories are mainly just about Simon making his way through Shadowhunter Academy and listening to lectures by guest speakers we've met in past books. Tessa Gray, Catarina Loss, Robert Lightwood and Magnus Bane. I enjoyed the flashbacks tbh. The story about Tessa's son James was my favorite. I had been wondering since Infernal Devices what would happen to the children Tessa and Will would have and if they would inherit any of their mother's demonic powers and I loved getting that answer. It actually makes me excited to read the Last Hours to learn more about it.
One thing that really annoys me is that nobody has an accent. This seems like a nitpick but just wait. George Lovelace, who I actually really liked because he was a big himbo, was allegedly Scottish but he talks like a California surfer bro. This bothered me so much because every time I'm told that he has a Scottish brogue I'm like...how??? I remember her managing it somewhat fine in Infernal Devices so why doesn't it happen here?
Can I just talk about the Academy for a minute? With every book in the Shadowhunting world that I read, it only instills my belief that there is nothing truly pleasant about being a Shadowhunter. Simon and the other mundanes are forced to sleep in the dungeons of the Academy, much like the hated Slytherins. But I don't imagine the Hogwarts dungeons are covered in mold and slime. Dumbledore may have sucked at taking care of those kids but I guarantee he at least protected them from asbestos. The fact that nobody bothered cleaning those dungeons before admitting students is absolutely wild to me. And the fact that nobody cleaned them up while the students were living there! Catarina Loss was at the school the whole time. Are you telling me she couldn't have magicked away the mold? If Magnus can conjure a cup of yogurt then I'm pretty positive Catarina could help clear a room.
Don't get me started on what they feed them... like was this just added for comedic effect? Because it's stupid if so.
Isabelle Lightwood got on my last nerve. Personally, I'm team Simon here and I don't even really care for Simon. He gave up everything to save Isabelle and team and lost his memories of her in the process and she can't even have the patience to be understanding when he tries explaining this to her? Instead she gets mad and makes him into the bad guy so he thinks he needs to grovel at her feet and earn her forgiveness. But in reality, he has amnesia. Eventually things work out between the two of them and that's all fine and dandy but I truly couldn't stand the first half of the short stories where it was a bucket of miscommunication over and over again.
Magnus and Alec adopting little blue Max was cute. I wonder when Magnus will ever learn that Ragnor is alive? Like how many years has Shinyun been keeping him captive??
Also, poor George. :( RIP you precious himbo.
As far as plots go, the stories are mainly just about Simon making his way through Shadowhunter Academy and listening to lectures by guest speakers we've met in past books. Tessa Gray, Catarina Loss, Robert Lightwood and Magnus Bane. I enjoyed the flashbacks tbh. The story about Tessa's son James was my favorite. I had been wondering since Infernal Devices what would happen to the children Tessa and Will would have and if they would inherit any of their mother's demonic powers and I loved getting that answer. It actually makes me excited to read the Last Hours to learn more about it.
One thing that really annoys me is that nobody has an accent. This seems like a nitpick but just wait. George Lovelace, who I actually really liked because he was a big himbo, was allegedly Scottish but he talks like a California surfer bro. This bothered me so much because every time I'm told that he has a Scottish brogue I'm like...how??? I remember her managing it somewhat fine in Infernal Devices so why doesn't it happen here?
Can I just talk about the Academy for a minute? With every book in the Shadowhunting world that I read, it only instills my belief that there is nothing truly pleasant about being a Shadowhunter. Simon and the other mundanes are forced to sleep in the dungeons of the Academy, much like the hated Slytherins. But I don't imagine the Hogwarts dungeons are covered in mold and slime. Dumbledore may have sucked at taking care of those kids but I guarantee he at least protected them from asbestos. The fact that nobody bothered cleaning those dungeons before admitting students is absolutely wild to me. And the fact that nobody cleaned them up while the students were living there! Catarina Loss was at the school the whole time. Are you telling me she couldn't have magicked away the mold? If Magnus can conjure a cup of yogurt then I'm pretty positive Catarina could help clear a room.
Don't get me started on what they feed them... like was this just added for comedic effect? Because it's stupid if so.
Isabelle Lightwood got on my last nerve. Personally, I'm team Simon here and I don't even really care for Simon. He gave up everything to save Isabelle and team and lost his memories of her in the process and she can't even have the patience to be understanding when he tries explaining this to her? Instead she gets mad and makes him into the bad guy so he thinks he needs to grovel at her feet and earn her forgiveness. But in reality, he has amnesia. Eventually things work out between the two of them and that's all fine and dandy but I truly couldn't stand the first half of the short stories where it was a bucket of miscommunication over and over again.
Magnus and Alec adopting little blue Max was cute. I wonder when Magnus will ever learn that Ragnor is alive? Like how many years has Shinyun been keeping him captive??
Also, poor George. :( RIP you precious himbo.
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I Am Finishing Up This Series So I Can Read My Next Trilogy
The Arche Of The Scythe Series Yayyy!!!!!
