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The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare is one of
my favourite series of all time. It was the series that truly got me hooked on
the fantasy genre. The series is aimed at older teens/young adults. Away from
the very well-known dystopian novels that are the craze at the moment this
incredible author has managed to create a world involving many supernatural
creatures that envelope millions of variety and possibilities for you to enjoy.
This book, despite the relatable heroine Clary, is not specifically only
appealing towards a female audience. However it does supply you with plenty of
romance throughout the books. The sixth and final book was released end of May
2014 and was a painful wait. Although was totally worth it when the author
ended the series phenomenally. Don’t be put off with the lengthy series as each
book offers the readers something new and there was not one book that was
increasingly weaker than the rest. I couldn’t put them in order of my favourite
to least because I loved them all.
Brief Synopsis of first book – City Of Bones
Ordinary and artistic fifteen year old Clarissa (Clary) Fray
is out at an abnormal club called the Pandemonium with her best friend Simon. Whilst
there, Clary witnesses a brutal violence that no one else can see, performed by
three teenagers dressed in black. She soon discovers that they are called Shadowhunters:
a breed of Humans with Angel blood. Clary finds out that the reason why she can
see them is that she too is a Shadowhunter. Confused about upset about not
knowing her own past, things only get worse when her mother is abducted by the
ultimate ‘bad-guy’ Shadowhunter –Valentine. All Clary cares about is getting
her mother back, but many obstacles get in her way and her new company has made
the old drift away.
Cassandra Clare’s descriptive writing is flawless when she
brings us with Clary into a brand new world with infinite possibilities. This
series includes tense action and drama and heart-warming romance. In every
single CC book, she manages to connect the audience to the characters so much
that when they get hurt, you get hurt.
Whenever I go into what I call a ‘reading slum’ (can’t
concentrate or feel the want to read) I start to read The Mortal Instruments
Series. I finish them quickly as I instantly get addicted and have never got
bored. I have now read them so many times I know what happens when and still
have a laugh or a cry at certain chapters. Disregarding The Hunger Games, this
is the series that got me hooked on reading. It is the first ‘fandom’ I became
part of and, if you read this series, as you should, I guarantee you will be
too.
In 2013 the film adaption came out in the cinema. The entire
TMI fandom was so hyped for the movie, however comparing it to the books it was
unfortunately a disappointment. I had no issue with the cast, some may not have
been the right age or whatever but it is impossible to cast actors that will be
made for a certain role and that everyone will approve of. However, the actual
story was not accurate to the book. I understand that it is difficult to adapt
an entire book and world into a film that could possibly be a series of six
movies although the Harry Potter films had no issue. The film did not follow the
book’s plot as well as it should have in addition to the dialogue being super cheesy!
Eugh I cringed so much. Also, what is with books being aimed at aged 15+ and
then being adapted into a 12A movie!? The supposedly kick-ass fighting was like
dancing! If you have seen the film and not read the books, please do not have a
negative opinion on the books as Cassandra Clare’s incredible talent was not
given justice. I advise you to go and pick up the City of Bones book and change
your mind!
Overall this book series is a must read. As an entire series
I would rate it 10/10. I wanted to have my first blog post being on one of my
favourite book series!
Hannah
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