Amanda W. (mcdizzle) reviewed on + 15 more book reviews
At first this book was merely "okay" to me. I wasn't overly impressed but it did the job well enough for me to continue reading the series. Now that I've read every book in the series so far, I realize that this one was vital to beginning the story of these amazing characters. Cassandra Clare has put together the most unique world that I have yet to read in any book. Her imagination must be so much fun to have. She pays such close attention to detail that absolutely nothing is left out. This book set the stage for the entire series which has become one of my favorites.
Clary Fray is just another teenager going to the club with her best friend Simon. While there, she seems something strange and horrifying that she was never meant to see. Enter Jace. When he realizes that Clary has witnessed the incident at the club, he has to know why. Mundanes are not supposed to be able to see Shadowhunters. How can this random human girl see behind the curtain? Then Clary's mother disappears, and everything she thought she knew is taken away from her. What exactly is going on? Could this other world possibly be real? And why was Clary thrown right smack in the middle of what seems like a war between creatures she never knew existed?
This book is captivating. It sucks you in and takes you for such a thrilling ride that you never want it to end. Clary is such a strong character and you can't help but love her. Jace is a bad ass with a bad attitude but he's so funny and charismatic that you have to like him. There isn't a character in this book that I didn't like except of course the villain, but even he had his strong points. In the end, I sided with team Simon, but everyone would have my vote in an awesome contest. I'm really glad I listened to a good friend of mine and started reading this book. It has opened my eyes to a new genre of books that I hadn't come across otherwise. I am now a huge fan of Cassandra Clare and I encourage any and every one out there to at least try this series out. I haven't met anyone who didn't like it. That should say something!
Clary Fray is just another teenager going to the club with her best friend Simon. While there, she seems something strange and horrifying that she was never meant to see. Enter Jace. When he realizes that Clary has witnessed the incident at the club, he has to know why. Mundanes are not supposed to be able to see Shadowhunters. How can this random human girl see behind the curtain? Then Clary's mother disappears, and everything she thought she knew is taken away from her. What exactly is going on? Could this other world possibly be real? And why was Clary thrown right smack in the middle of what seems like a war between creatures she never knew existed?
This book is captivating. It sucks you in and takes you for such a thrilling ride that you never want it to end. Clary is such a strong character and you can't help but love her. Jace is a bad ass with a bad attitude but he's so funny and charismatic that you have to like him. There isn't a character in this book that I didn't like except of course the villain, but even he had his strong points. In the end, I sided with team Simon, but everyone would have my vote in an awesome contest. I'm really glad I listened to a good friend of mine and started reading this book. It has opened my eyes to a new genre of books that I hadn't come across otherwise. I am now a huge fan of Cassandra Clare and I encourage any and every one out there to at least try this series out. I haven't met anyone who didn't like it. That should say something!
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