The Mortal Instruments

In The Mortal Instruments, Cassandra Claire takes the stereotypical characters of fantasy and completely reinvents them into a thrilling and immersive fantasy narrative. The Mortal Instruments series follows the life of protagonist, Clary Fray, after she witnesses a murder in a nightclub. However, this murder has a twist; no one else can see the murderer and the body disappears into thin air. This is when Claire introducers the reader to the world of Shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves and other mystical beings, all wrapped up in one action packed, humorous, dark and sleek story. If you liked aa combination of horror and classic fantasy, the fast-paced prose of this story will have you completely hooked. Claire is a talented writer and she excels at developing likeable and sympathetic characters. From the nerdy and adorable best friend to the seemingly snarky, 'bad boy' Shadowhunter, Claire completely immerses Clary, and thus, the reader, directly into the dark and mysterious world of Shadowhunters. This series is perfect for young teens looking to delve into a non-conventional fantasy series. The Mortal Instruments has a little bit of everything for the reader; action, drama and just a touch of romance. With each book in the series getting better and better, Claire will constantly surprise you with the twists and turns on every page.