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City of Bones

Clare, Cassandra. Book - 2007 Teen Fiction / Clare, Cassandra, Teen Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Clare, Cassandra None on shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.3 out of 5

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Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizzare world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.

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Not as good as the prequel submitted by marshd on January 17, 2011, 10:28am The book moved really well, and I was really interested in it, up until I realized exactly what the ending would be. Then I groaned, and continued reading.

I'm glad I read Clockwork Angel first. It's much better. The characters in City of Bones are a little more boring; it seems that Clare really only writes men as flamboyant or witty, badass jerks; at least in Clockwork Angel, that broadens to include other types.

I found the ending to be something of a let-down. I understood it, and I realized before I read it what it would be, but it was just...blah. Still, up until then, I really liked it.

Not bad submitted by DBJC on June 29, 2011, 7:46pm I picked this book up because I wanted something different. Well, I got a melting pot of wizards, vampires, werewolves, and manga. Yeah, manga. Anyways, it feels like a teen novel because of the seeming "hot" guys and the romance and all. I moved through it pretty quick. It's funny, but I don't get a full view of the characters. I don't feel them like a really, really good book. It's fun to read however, and I don't encourage you to move past it. Try it.

Awesome submitted by Steffetta on August 16, 2011, 3:06pm I really enjoyed this book and the whole series! however I am a little dissapointed in clockwork angels, prequels are never good.

I liked it submitted by glennauerbach on June 16, 2012, 2:48pm I liked this book. I didn't think it was boring, and the characters were likable. It was a little predictable, though.

Eh, still good submitted by xjasx on June 16, 2012, 11:42pm I really liked the prequel and this book was good, just not as good which was sad

Great submitted by Memoria1224 on July 5, 2012, 2:30pm This book is was really good! The characters were cool.

Amazing submitted by booklover101 on June 16, 2013, 7:57am This book kept me engaged and had so many plot twists, which was awesome, because it was so exciting. I grew reallly attached to the characters and plan to read the series and anything else by cassandra clare!

Pretty Good submitted by missberra19 on June 27, 2013, 3:15pm So far, I think I like the Infernal Devices series better than the Mortal Instruments--which might have something to do with my preference for period pieces--but I enjoy the world that Clare has created in both the past and present settings. The book reads quickly, though, and the story is fun and interesting.

like it submitted by michael007 on June 30, 2013, 6:14pm I like this book.

engaging submitted by kathleen824 on August 25, 2013, 8:19pm I found the book to be interesting and engaging. Waiting toread the next one.

Good submitted by bluepapaya on June 14, 2014, 5:07pm It's good, but I liked the prequels better.

Quite Good submitted by shalinigurl on July 28, 2014, 10:17am I really liked this book and the series although I personally only like the first three books. I feel that the last three books weren't really needed although they were okay.

A nice start submitted by VickyB77 on June 12, 2015, 9:02am I was a bit skeptical initially, but it drew me in enough to keep going and want to read the rest of the series. Judging by the comments, though, I can't wait to get to the prequels too!

Characters submitted by carina sanborn on June 12, 2015, 11:56am All the characters are amazing and interesting. They make the story even more enjoyable then it already is.

Really good submitted by kzheng on June 15, 2015, 2:37pm Clary fray sees shadowhunters killing a demon in a nightclub when no one else can. To her surprise, her mother, Jocelyn was not truly a mortal but a shadow hunter, and the wife of the evil valentine. Clary has also discovered she is the daughter of valentine and he has kidnapped her mother in hope of receiving the powerful cup.

Repeat submitted by cblatti on June 18, 2016, 8:37am I liked this series and the world that Clare has created so much that I'm beginning the entire series, including prequels, again!

Great Fantasy Book submitted by purplelily on June 17, 2017, 3:44pm Really good start to the series! The chemistry between clary and jace was wonderful and there was a lot of action. I recommend this to fantasy lovers!

fun YA submitted by KOH on August 13, 2017, 11:07am Check this out if you like the YA that's trending these days.

Well developed & well told story submitted by Susan4Pax -prev. sueij- on August 20, 2017, 8:13am This book required suspension of disbelief on two counts: (1) That there are such things as vampires, werewolves, Shadowhunters, fairies, etc. (2) That 15 year olds can find their true loves and save the world. I was highly amused to realize that I can buy into the first, but not the second.

However, the novel is written for teens and therefore the age of the characters is reasonable. Overlooking that, the story is well developed and well told. The backstory makes sense. Little clues and "flavor text" early on turn out to hold important information. Unexpected twists keep the plot moving nicely. I already have Books 2 and 3 out of the library so I can find out what happens next.

It's Good, but Not Perfect submitted by ajstemp on June 27, 2018, 11:32am I loved the Mortal Instruments series as a teenager, and I still enjoyed it while revisiting it as a young adult; however, it definitely isn't a perfect series. Some of the events and characters can feel predictable or fall into common tropes, but ultimately, I would still recommend it. It's a fun series, and the world it exists in is fun to spend time in.

eh submitted by kbahleda on July 16, 2018, 4:04pm Not as good as the prequels, but definitely good to read the entire series.

A Solid Start to an Awesome Series submitted by hdcooper on June 15, 2019, 11:59pm I'm a big fan of the Mortal Instruments series, and the first book, City of Bones, is a great start to the series. You get to meet the main character Clary, her best friend Simon, and a whole cast of characters that introduce you to the realm of the ShadowHunters. Demons, Angels, Monsters, and teenage drama abounds!

City of Bones submitted by i'm a blobfish on June 25, 2019, 4:21pm Though I really like this series, rereading through I start to notice some things. Of course Clary has the benefit of doubt because she was thrown into this other world suddenly, though it seems like she is being such a brat about it and trying to hold onto everyone even though even a teenager should know that you can't always have everything you want all the time. I do recommend it though, and the imperfections are only really noticeable the second or third way through.

City of Bones submitted by c_zhang on June 27, 2019, 12:38am A good start to one of my favorite series, but I truly hate Clary and her character. She's annoying and spoiled and really gets everything handed to her. Other than her off-putting character, the book is really good.

an awesome book submitted by RowPio on July 12, 2019, 6:59pm loved this book so much and reintroduced me to magic!

City of Bones submitted by KatyaS on July 12, 2019, 8:37pm City of Bones, is a great start to the series. You get to meet the main character Clary, her best friend Simon.

Good book submitted by jasonc1177 on July 31, 2019, 7:40pm This book was funny

Bones submitted by Clown81 on August 31, 2019, 4:24pm LOL

Great! submitted by lianayz on July 15, 2020, 12:46pm I love this series, this book is a great introduction!

An ok first book submitted by Nay7 on August 15, 2020, 11:03pm A fun read though! Highly recommend for middle school readers

Fun YA read submitted by blancharddana on July 19, 2021, 10:32am Definitely awesome for middle/high school aged students.

Excellent submitted by ShanleyBelle on August 22, 2021, 7:41pm Get through the big reveal and read on. So worth it!

Great series! submitted by ahlalejini on July 18, 2022, 2:28pm Cassandra Clare is an excellent writer and this is a great start to a wonderful series

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SERIES
The mortal instruments
1.



PUBLISHED
New York : M.K. McElderry Books, c2007.
Year Published: 2007
Description: 485 p. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781416914280
1416914285
1416955070

SUBJECTS
Demonology -- Fiction.
Supernatural -- Fiction.
Horror stories.