Genre: YA Urban fantasy
Pages: 198
Series: Companion to The Mortal Instruments
Acquired: Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review
My Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Synopsis:
Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instrument series, epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more, has captured the imaginations and loyalty of hundreds of thousands of YA readers. Originally a trilogy (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass), the series has extended to six titles, plus a prequel trilogy, the Infernal Devices, and a planned sequel series, the Dark Artifices. A feature film is planned for 2013.
Shadowhunters and Downworlders, edited by Clare (who provides an introduction to the book and to eachpiece), is a collection of YA authors writing about the series and its world.
My Thoughts:
I'm new to the TMI world. I just read all of Clare's books in July. I thoroughly enjoyed them all, so when I saw this book on Netgalley I definitely wanted to read it. I wanted to learn more about this world, and with all the amazing authors pitching in, it had to be amazing! I've done very few companion books, because the few I have read from other series just weren't for me, but curiosity on this one won out. I'm glad that I did read it. This wasn't just a bunch of boring essays thrown in a book. They were all really informative and written in a fun, light way. Thank goodness!
Kami Garcia's essay, Why the Best Friend Never Gets the Girl, is one you don't want to miss. I love the references shes uses from John Hughes films. Those really made me enjoy it. Anytime you bring up Pretty in Pink, I'm interested. ;) I also enjoyed the essay about Simon from Michelle Hodkin, Simon Lewis: Jewish, Vampire, Hero. You learn a lot of interesting tidbits about Judiasm and the history of vampires. If you are a huge fan of Jace you will especially enjoy Diana Peterfreund's essay Sharper than a Seraph Blade. You get to dig deeper into his character and what makes him tick!
You can tell that this book took a good bit of research and love of this world. I would definitely recommend it for any fan of this series to add to their collection.
♥ Crystal
I love the Shadowhunter world yet I have not read this yet. I typically have trouble making my way through short stories as odd as that is. I am glad to see you enjoyed them! I can't believe the movie is RIGHT around the corner!
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I do too. But since it was an option on NG, I thought why not give it a go! I hope you give it a try! Yes I can not wait to go see the movie Wednesday!!
DeleteI also love this series so I'll have to check this out!!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think :)
DeleteI don't think I have even heard of this series but it sounds interesting. I am your newest follower btw :)
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You haven't heard of The Mortal Instruments? You should definitely look them up! The first movie releases 8/21. Thank you, I will give you a follow back Lainy. :)
DeleteSounds like an interesting companion book to the series! I'll have to check it out! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou would probably like it!
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