A teenager in New York discovers a hidden world of demon hunters
What it is about
Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray sees something she should not at a New York club, and soon after her mother disappears. Clary is pulled into the world of the Shadowhunters, who fight demons in secret. It is the first book in the Mortal Instruments series.
Who will enjoy it
Teen and adult readers who like urban fantasy, secret worlds and a mystery that unfolds over a long series.
What you will get
An easy, quick start to a long series, with fights, family secrets and a lot of drama. It is a natural binge read.
Behind the book
It was Clare’s first novel and began a series of six books that ended in 2014.
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City of Bones Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Young Adult · Urban fantasy · Demons · Secrets
Length
512 pages · ≈ 15 h
More about this book
Characters
Clary Fray, Jace and Simon.
Setting
Modern New York, with a hidden layer.
What makes it different
A teen mystery wrapped in an urban fantasy world.
Feel
Fast and dramatic, with romance and banter.
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