Clare, Cassandra.
City of Bones, New York: M.K. McElderry Books, 2007
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This is the first in the urban-fantasy series,
The Mortal Instruments. While visiting a nightclub, 15 year old Clary Fray is suddenly thrust into the dark world of Shadowhunters, vampires, demons, angels, werewolves, and warlocks. She soon realizes she has a family connection to the Shadowhunters, who hunt demons to protect humans. Clary is torn between her best friend, Simon's apparent love interest in her and cocky Shadowhunter warrior, Jace. Although a dark fantasy, Clare's novel centers around family secrets and the love-triangle Clary finds herself in. This fast-paced book will appeal to both boys and girls, complete with lush detail and dramatic action. Besides having a refreshing strong female character, there is also a humorous gay warlock. Teens will soon be reaching for the next in the series. The books that follow include:
City of Ashes,
City of Glass, and
City of Fallen Angels. There is also a prequel series called
The Infernal Devices that also features Shadowhunters.
Ages 13 and up.
~"Lush and fun."
Kirkus Reviews
~Fans of the smart.chic horror typified by Buffy the Vampire slayer will instantly fall for this new series."
Publishers Weekly
