Book Review: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

 About the book:

 

 

Book One in the Mortal Instruments Series


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Rating: Really Good

Pages: 485

Released: 27th March 2007

Published by: Margaret K McElderry Books

-information from Goodreads 

 

 

 Synopsis:

 

15 year old Clarissa Fray witnesses a murder in a nightclub, which is committed by three strange teenagers who are covered in tatoos and are carrying weird weapons. What's even stranger is that the body disappears... Jace, one of the teenagers and a boy who's a bit of a jerk, reveals that they are Shadowhunters. From that moment Clary is pulled into their world when her mother disappears and she's attached by a demon. Why are they interested in her? And why has she got the 'Sight'?

 

First Line:

"You've got to be kidding me," the bouncer said, folding his arms across his massive chest.

 

 

Review:

 

I know this is a really popular series and I'm late to the party for it. But I'm so glad I read it. This book has a really unique plot that is full of action and keeps you on the edge of your seat. In particular what it is about Clary exactly that's made her become part of this world. The characters are interesting and each charcater has a depth to them that you long to explore and as the story develops this want turns into a hunger. The releationship between the characters are so life-like that you can't help but be sucked into the book to sedate the need you have to read more and find out more. The revelation at the end of this book is one that's been subtly hinted at throughout the book, but it's one you hope isn't true. Even when it's revealed and you realise it is true your still left with the voice in your head saying 'No! It can't possibly be true?'  that stays with you even when you've finished the book. In short, I really enjoyed this book, the plot is action packed and the progression is fast enough to keep you hooked from beginning to end. The characters indiviual storylines mix together seemlessly that it is just wonderful to read. There is nothing confusing about this story and your not bored at ANY point or left with the 'Come on! Get to the point' feeling. I can't wait to read the rest of this series.     

 

Recommended Audience:

I recommend this book to ANYONE who loves YA reads. It is a truely lovely read.


Have you read City of Bones? What did you think?
Sarah