emiann2023's review
5.0
Simon was not my favorite character in the beginning of the series, and even at the beginning of this book, I was a little leery, but honestly, this was just an absolute blast to read. Not only did we get to see more of Tessa and Jem and Will and their family, but also we saw more of Magnus and Alec, and they adopted! Ugh. God I loved that story.
Honestly, I knew from the moment we found out George was adopted that he was a goner, so that wasn't so surprising. He honestly wasn't that great of a character to me. Really enjoyed the read.
Honestly, I knew from the moment we found out George was adopted that he was a goner, so that wasn't so surprising. He honestly wasn't that great of a character to me. Really enjoyed the read.
rinyurg's review
4.0
3.5
Short stories are fun, but I find myself having a hard time wanting to read short story compilations. I will say a few stories were really good and made the rating go up. Excited to jump into the dark artifices.
Short stories are fun, but I find myself having a hard time wanting to read short story compilations. I will say a few stories were really good and made the rating go up. Excited to jump into the dark artifices.
starmaiden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lyssamarie's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- 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
This did not have to end so heartbreakingly but thanks for ruining my day... I actually loved this collection of stories. Simon wasn't always one of my favorite characters, but he grew on me. And this book cemented it.
textandtunes's review
3.5
Overall rating: 3.5 ⭐️
I do love Simon, but so many of these short stories were plotless/pointless. I also feel like I read this collection too late, because I knew lots of stuff already from other books. The cameos of characters from all the different series were great though.
1. Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy: 3 ⭐️
2. The Lost Herondale: 3 ⭐️
--> both kind of introductory chapters, not a lot going on here
3. The Whitecapel Fiend: 3.5 ⭐️
Jace being his sassy self and lots of Tessa, Jem and Will.
4. Nothing but Shadows: 4⭐️
Even more of Tessa, Jem and Will. I also liked getting to know the protagonists of the Last Hours series in this story.
5. The Evil We Love: 2.5 ⭐️
We already knew Robert was a dickhead...
6. Pale Kings and Princes: 4⭐️
Helen my girl!! Happy to have her back and I loved the faerie story.
7. Bitter of Tongue: 3.5 ⭐️
More faeries. But I feel like I already knew everything that happened here.
8. The Fiery Trial: 3.5 ⭐️
My babies Emma and Julian <3.
9. Born to Endless Night: 4⭐️
Finally some sarcastic Magnus. And I was waiting for Max!!
10. Angels Twice Descending: torn between 1 or 5⭐️
This was the moment we were waiting for since the first page and I am so happy for Simon, but the way I screamed when IT happened. Like Cassie, WHAT THE FUCK?? It was so pointless and I am so angry.
I do love Simon, but so many of these short stories were plotless/pointless. I also feel like I read this collection too late, because I knew lots of stuff already from other books. The cameos of characters from all the different series were great though.
1. Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy: 3 ⭐️
2. The Lost Herondale: 3 ⭐️
--> both kind of introductory chapters, not a lot going on here
3. The Whitecapel Fiend: 3.5 ⭐️
Jace being his sassy self and lots of Tessa, Jem and Will.
4. Nothing but Shadows: 4⭐️
Even more of Tessa, Jem and Will. I also liked getting to know the protagonists of the Last Hours series in this story.
5. The Evil We Love: 2.5 ⭐️
We already knew Robert was a dickhead...
6. Pale Kings and Princes: 4⭐️
Helen my girl!! Happy to have her back and I loved the faerie story.
7. Bitter of Tongue: 3.5 ⭐️
More faeries. But I feel like I already knew everything that happened here.
8. The Fiery Trial: 3.5 ⭐️
My babies Emma and Julian <3.
9. Born to Endless Night: 4⭐️
Finally some sarcastic Magnus. And I was waiting for Max!!
10. Angels Twice Descending: torn between 1 or 5⭐️
This was the moment we were waiting for since the first page and I am so happy for Simon, but the way I screamed when IT happened. Like Cassie, WHAT THE FUCK?? It
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George's deathoro91's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
gdoo2024's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0