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kal517's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Incest, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Infidelity
oystersauce's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Incest, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Sexual content
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'll be honest it was stubbornness that got me this far in the series. I can see why this series is popular though personally I thought it was alright. Cassandra Clare is a talented writer.
I thought this book was alright and I enjoyed parts of it. The last 200ish pages were better than the beginning of the book. I felt this book had a good balance between fantasy and romance.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Incest, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Homophobia and Infidelity
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Narrated by Grant Cartwright and Eloise Oxer
Unabridged
I felt this was definitely epic in proportions and so much happened but I did feel a lesser connection to what was happening and found myself being not as compelled to pick it up. I think it may have been because I blended read the first few books and appreciated taking the words in as I listened, but just listening this time round (and the 5th book) felt too overwhelming for the amount of plot development that evolved.
That being said, I was still super invested and when events were unfolding in the demon realms my heart felt like it was in my throat.
Simon did the damn thing and I've never felt myself clench in anticipation and worry so much whilst reading something!
The last 20% really took off and despite me not feeling really secured in how everything had got to the point, I was still here for the ride.
A fantastic journey this has been, finally picking up The Mortal Instruments over these last couple months! Onto the next series set in the world of the Shadowhunters, relatively soon, I hope!
Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Self harm, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
lilo000's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Child death, Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity and Sexual content
psliz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Racism, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
jaynovara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Alcohol
tiana_king's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Incest, Murder, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment