art_books_chemistry's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
loouvski's review against another edition
5.0
Simon! Fantastiskt roligt att följa Simon eftersom han är en av mina favoritkaraktäer ifrån TMI, men också att få följa med till Shadowhunter Academy.
Februari 2021
Ibland behöver man bara tryggheten i shadowhunter och deras värld
Februari 2021
Ibland behöver man bara tryggheten i shadowhunter och deras värld
ashley_earley's review against another edition
5.0
What a great opening story!
I already know that this is going to be better than The Bane Chronicles! I was so worried about this book after reading that cringe-fest. Magnus was almost ruined for me so I was worried that my love for Simon would diminish too. But alas, there is nothing to worry about because it's already off to a great start!
Regardless of what Simon thinks - whether he thinks he's a hero or not - Simon is still Simon with his wonderful sense of humor and logical, yet comedic thoughts.
When Simon lost his memory in City of Heavenly Fire, I literally cried and I NEVER cry! It made me so sad, especially because he wouldn't remember his best friend, Clary, or Isabelle! Though, he's starting to get bits and pieces back, I feel bad for his friends and girlfriend. It's hard on them too.
The ending to this short story proves that. Simon pushed away Isabelle to try to save her feelings, which is very Simon-like, but we all know that it hurt Isabelle more.
I'm already fond of George, which I know is a problem because, after reading the short story at the end of Lady Midnight, A Long Conversation, I know something bad happens to George. Nothing has happened yet but I'm already sad about it!
Also, I love that Simon was given Shadowhunter gear that was meant for a girl lol!
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-Ashley Earley
I already know that this is going to be better than The Bane Chronicles! I was so worried about this book after reading that cringe-fest. Magnus was almost ruined for me so I was worried that my love for Simon would diminish too. But alas, there is nothing to worry about because it's already off to a great start!
Regardless of what Simon thinks - whether he thinks he's a hero or not - Simon is still Simon with his wonderful sense of humor and logical, yet comedic thoughts.
When Simon lost his memory in City of Heavenly Fire, I literally cried and I NEVER cry! It made me so sad, especially because he wouldn't remember his best friend, Clary, or Isabelle! Though, he's starting to get bits and pieces back, I feel bad for his friends and girlfriend. It's hard on them too.
The ending to this short story proves that. Simon pushed away Isabelle to try to save her feelings, which is very Simon-like, but we all know that it hurt Isabelle more.
I'm already fond of George, which I know is a problem because, after reading the short story at the end of Lady Midnight, A Long Conversation, I know something bad happens to George. Nothing has happened yet but I'm already sad about it!
Also, I love that Simon was given Shadowhunter gear that was meant for a girl lol!
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mapey's review against another edition
4.0
THIS WAS SO CUTE but simons different now and I don't like it :(
Also I was listening to the audiobook and legit though his name was George Lopez at first
Also I was listening to the audiobook and legit though his name was George Lopez at first
dmiller1's review against another edition
4.0
Would be better if I could remember some of the minor characters mentioned but the story was still enjoyable.
jacisbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really that much into the mood for reading right now so I figured I'd read this short story to get myself into it again, and I think it worked.
I really enjoyed the first one of these already and I had a lot of actually-laughing-out-loud-moments. I'm so glad to see some old faces (or hear Simon talking about them), but also to meet new ones! George is already one of my new faves for sure!
Can't wait to read the next one.
I really enjoyed the first one of these already and I had a lot of actually-laughing-out-loud-moments. I'm so glad to see some old faces (or hear Simon talking about them), but also to meet new ones! George is already one of my new faves for sure!
Can't wait to read the next one.
martyreadsya's review against another edition
4.0
Ah, I'll just say one thing: I absolutely love George :)
craftingrama's review against another edition
1.0
I would NOT call this a standalone, it was too short and too confusing . I am so glad I got it from the library and didn't waste any money on it. Maybe it will make some sense after I read the city of ashes I am waiting for.
ashers9219's review against another edition
fast-paced
1.0
Seemed like a pointless book...like it was an extended chapter...