anna_kaser's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
devinelybookish's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, for some reason, I enjoyed this book a lot more the second time around. It was such a hype when I first read it and I felt it fell flat for me. It was an anti-climactic read.
Reading it this time around, I focused more on the world building and found I could really appreciate the detail and thought that's been put into it. I also really enjoyed the banter between the characters. They were witty, sarcastic, and irreverent. And I laughed at a lot of the comebacks and conversations had.
What I think didn't work for me, as well as last time was the characters. Mostly the love interest between Clary and Jace. I don't know why, but I just don't feel it. They don't click for me. I remember enjoying all the characters individually and all of the characters eventual romantic relationships. But Clary and Jace don't feel right to me. And they are a BIG part of the story.
Still, I don't think it was as annoying as the first time. But then I've only just read the first book in a whole series. They might irk me again.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the story. The world building is great and so are the characters. It's definitely an action packed book with a lot going on in a short space of time, but the writing is still evenly paced throughout. There's no parts that are too slow or too quickly.
* Spoilers *
My only ick with this book is the whole romance to sibling thing. You know which one. I didn't like it then and I don't like it now. I didn't even like it in Star Wars. It just doesn't sit right with me.
Reading it this time around, I focused more on the world building and found I could really appreciate the detail and thought that's been put into it. I also really enjoyed the banter between the characters. They were witty, sarcastic, and irreverent. And I laughed at a lot of the comebacks and conversations had.
What I think didn't work for me, as well as last time was the characters. Mostly the love interest between Clary and Jace. I don't know why, but I just don't feel it. They don't click for me. I remember enjoying all the characters individually and all of the characters eventual romantic relationships. But Clary and Jace don't feel right to me. And they are a BIG part of the story.
Still, I don't think it was as annoying as the first time. But then I've only just read the first book in a whole series. They might irk me again.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the story. The world building is great and so are the characters. It's definitely an action packed book with a lot going on in a short space of time, but the writing is still evenly paced throughout. There's no parts that are too slow or too quickly.
* Spoilers *
My only ick with this book is the whole romance to sibling thing. You know which one. I didn't like it then and I don't like it now. I didn't even like it in Star Wars. It just doesn't sit right with me.
setauuta's review against another edition
3.0
Well, it did get better, but it took its sweet time. I liked the world-building, and will probably read more of the books so I can get to know more about the world. It was great to see some more action, even if there was a hint of "main character is the best at things she's never tried before" in some of the scenes. At the same time, it was nice to see a teenage girl act like, well, a teenage girl - she got scared sometimes, when it made complete sense to be afraid.
Not the be-all, end-all of YA series, but enjoyable.
Not the be-all, end-all of YA series, but enjoyable.
joanasilva_19's review against another edition
4.0
Primeira leitura do ano check ✔️
No primeiro livro da saga d'os instrumentos mortais conhecemos Clary, uma rapariga de 15 anos que testemunha um assassinato na discoteca Pandemonium. Acontece que todos os envolvidos no suposto crime fazem parte do Mundo das Sombras (cuja existência era desconhecida para Clary). Os três adolescentes que aparentemente cometeram o assassinato são caçadores de sombras e o rapaz que fora morto era um demónio. Tudo isto é difícil de acreditar, mas é então que a mãe de Clary desaparece e esta é empurrada para um novo mundo. No entanto, há algo estranho: o que terão Clary e a mãe a ver com um demónio e e mundo das sombras? E como é que ela consegue ver as pessoas desse mundo se não passa de uma simples humana?
Antes de ler este livro já tinha visto a série e o filme, contudo já lá vai uns aninhos. Gostei imenso da história, e talvez por já ter visto as adaptações, foi-me mais fácil entrar neste mundo.
Os únicos pontos fracos, na minha opinião, são o facto de os capítulos serem enormes (a maior parte deles) e ser contado na terceira pessoa. Acho que me teria apegado muito mais às personagens se fossem elas a contar a história. Mas isto são as minhas preferências pessoais. De resto, adorei o livro e mal posso esperar para começar a ler o segundo e descobrir o que acontece a seguir (apesar de ter visto a série, muita coisa é diferente e há coisas que não me lembro muito bem como aconteceram).
Concluindo, recomendo este livro e vamos lá ver como é o resto da saga!
No primeiro livro da saga d'os instrumentos mortais conhecemos Clary, uma rapariga de 15 anos que testemunha um assassinato na discoteca Pandemonium. Acontece que todos os envolvidos no suposto crime fazem parte do Mundo das Sombras (cuja existência era desconhecida para Clary). Os três adolescentes que aparentemente cometeram o assassinato são caçadores de sombras e o rapaz que fora morto era um demónio. Tudo isto é difícil de acreditar, mas é então que a mãe de Clary desaparece e esta é empurrada para um novo mundo. No entanto, há algo estranho: o que terão Clary e a mãe a ver com um demónio e e mundo das sombras? E como é que ela consegue ver as pessoas desse mundo se não passa de uma simples humana?
Antes de ler este livro já tinha visto a série e o filme, contudo já lá vai uns aninhos. Gostei imenso da história, e talvez por já ter visto as adaptações, foi-me mais fácil entrar neste mundo.
Os únicos pontos fracos, na minha opinião, são o facto de os capítulos serem enormes (a maior parte deles) e ser contado na terceira pessoa. Acho que me teria apegado muito mais às personagens se fossem elas a contar a história. Mas isto são as minhas preferências pessoais. De resto, adorei o livro e mal posso esperar para começar a ler o segundo e descobrir o que acontece a seguir (apesar de ter visto a série, muita coisa é diferente e há coisas que não me lembro muito bem como aconteceram).
Concluindo, recomendo este livro e vamos lá ver como é o resto da saga!
zombiiex's review against another edition
4.0
Read : May 2014
Reread : March 2015
Reread : February 2016
Reread : March 2015
Reread : February 2016
lissajean7's review against another edition
4.0
It took a long time for me to pick this book up--it's been on my list for forever--but I finally decided that this is the time, the year, to clear off my tbr shelves. While there were some things that annoyed me, overall it was a fun and exciting ride.
maddsreich's review against another edition
5.0
FINISHED IT IN ONE DAY!!! I bought the whole series but my mom won't even let me touch the second one because she doesn't want me to be up all night! It was amazing!! Complicated at points but I am so glad to have found another great series!
bookishpup's review against another edition
4.0
Ahhh, I'm so dissapointed that I already know Jace and Clary aren't brother and sister, it would've gotten me thinking for dayssss. The plot was a bit weaker than I expected it to be but this is Cassy's first book so I don't really mind. But honestly for her first book this is a pretty damn neat piece of work.