Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Blood, MurderModerate
Violence, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Child deathCommunity Reviews
summary of 47404 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 49%
funny 34%
tense 26%
dark 24%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
informative 0%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 11% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
14 hours | first published 2007
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Description
Discover the world of the Shadowhunters in the first installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly). City of Bones is a Shadowhunters novel. When Clary Fray heads out to t...
14 hours | first published 2007
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Other countries
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Description
Discover the world of the Shadowhunters in the first installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly). City of Bones is a Shadowhunters novel. When Clary Fray heads out to t...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Blood, MurderModerate
Violence, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, Child abuse, Child deathCommunity Reviews
summary of 47404 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 49%
funny 34%
tense 26%
dark 24%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 6%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%
informative 0%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 11% | N/A: 0%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating