5 Stars
When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder-much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Clary knows she should call the police, but it's hard to explain a murder when the body disappears into thin air and the murderers are invisible to everyone but Clary.
Equally startled by her ability to see them, the murderers explain themselves as Shadowhunters: a secret tribe of warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. Within twenty-four hours, Clary's mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque demon.
But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know....
-from http://www.mortalinstruments.com/
This is an amazing series! Cassandra Clare is a strong voice in the teen genre right now, and so far, none of her books have disappointed. I really enjoy her writing style, which has a lot of sarcasm and humorous banter between the characters. For adults who enjoy reading in the teen genre, this series is a great choice.
It's also a great series for teens because there is a lot of drama and adventure, but with substance behind the story. A good choice for paranormal fans, since there are vampires, werewolves, and warlocks involved. I think it is a fun departure from some of the very popular vampire fiction that's out for teens right now. In my opinion, this series is much better written than Twilight, but will appeal to fans of that series.
There is a romance storyline which remains enjoyable throughout because it doesn't get too heavy or mushy. This would be a great read for teenage boys or girls, since there is enough action, adventure, and demon fighting to keep any teen's interest.
Rating: Read it! I would recommend buying it, because you will probably want to re-read them sometime down the line.
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