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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9781416914280
ISBN number: 1416914285
Label: Margaret K. McElderry
Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 496
Printing Date: March 27, 2007
Publishing house: Margaret K. McElderry
Age index: Young Adult
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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. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
This is Clary's very first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her very first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a 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. . . .
Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.
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Wow! I can't believe the people who are giving this book one-star! I absolutely loved it! I found it through Twilight Moms in March, read it and couldn't wait to get to the store to buy City of Ashes. I think the characters are very evolved and have a lot of depth to them and the story is amazing.
I was looking for something to help deal with my Twilight addiction until Breaking Dawn came out and I was so glad to find this series. But I think I just found another addiction! And it helped to ease the pain of Breaking Dawn fail for me!
I would suggest that you go get these books as soon as possible!
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Cassandra Clare's CITY OF BONES is a riveting story that I couldn't put down! From page one, I was completely ensnared. Clare creates a delectable tale full of twists and turns that even J.K. Rowling would be envious of.
CITY OF BONES begins in a club in New York names Pandemonium. There we meet Clary, short for Clarissa, and her best friend Simon. Clary is witness to a brutal murder, although she seems to be the only one who CAN see this killing out of an entire club packed with sweating dancers. This event is a catalyst that sends her life spiraling into a territory she never knew existed, and she will be surprised to find she is a major part of it.
Another interesting aspect is the obvious love triangle, but if one looks deep enough, it's actually a love square. (Pentagon if you count Magnus.) I love how Clare worked so much heartache and newfound love into the plot without making it seem overbearing.
Anyone who picks up CITY OF BONES is in for a thrill ride, jam packed with obstacles and impossibilities galore.
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As previous reviewers have stated, there are quite a few similarities between this book and many others. However, I found myself forgetting about that as I read the book. I loved that it was witty, and that Jace (one of the main characters) was such a smartass, who kills demons, none the less. Guys in books don't get much better than that. But that's beside the point.
Before I actually read the book, I made the mistake of reading a City of Ashes review that ruined the big plot twist at the end of the book for me. Knowing that still didn't deter me from reading the book, although at times I was kind of grossed out.
All in all, I'm glad I purchased this book, contrary to the negative reviews.
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I read reviews constantly on amazon.com, but have never written one. But I felt I had to add to this discusion because I feel some of the reviews for this book are far too negative, and might dissuade someone from reading a truly wonderful series. I almost didn't read this book because of said reviews, but as I received the second book in the series for free, I wanted to read the very first book before I read the second book (City of Ashes, which is also wonderful). I am so glad I did. I love these characters and I love this series. To you other Twilight Moms, I highly recommend Clary and Jace as a balm for how must you must be missing Bella, Edward, and Jacob, as I was. I'm a 37 year old mom and I can't believe I have to wait until March when the third book (City of Glass) will be released. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
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If you love fantasy, this book is great. It exists in a world filled with vampires, faeries, etc...and is greatly written. Its laugh out loud funny, and the end will surprise you. (Unless you have read all of these reviews...because a lot of them give away the ending.) I highly recommend it...its one of my favorites.
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