Series: The Mortal Instruments
Author: Cassandra Clare
Rating: 4/5
Genre: Paranormal
I just reread this in perfect time for the movie and I couldn't be happier. What astounded me while reading this was the amount of planning that went into it. As I was reading, I realized how perfectly the other books meshed in with this one, and even the prequel Infernal Devices fits into the world just perfectly. That must have taken a lot of careful planning and forethought.
I just enjoyed it, a LOT. The characters are all incredibly amusing: Jace and Clary constantly bickering; Simon, plain adorableness; Izzy, who is perfection; Alec, who is so tough; and of course Magnus, who is a god. All of them are incredibly unique and totally hilarious in their own way. Some of the dialogue made me laugh out loud.
It's also such a good action book, with mysterious runes, magical instruments of destruction, vampires, werewolves, faeries, intense people dressed in black who hunt demons....etc. It would be confusing but it's not because of the way that the mythology is all thought out. It's easy to understand and just plain fun.
Of course there is also a lot of romance and heartbreak and teenage angst, but that's one of the best parts about Clare's books! There is never NOT any heartbreak and angst, and unfortunately, you get very swept up in it haha, and sometimes your heart breaks too. (But there is no denying that Clary and Jace are perfect.)
All in all, I am really happy that I read this once more, it was enjoyable, and interesting to see the references to future and past events. It's funny, smart, action-packed and sucks you right in!
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