City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments #1

Cassandra Clare with Kathleen Jennings (Illustrator), Cassandra Jean (Illustrator)

528 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

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#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Cassandra Clare's City of Bones with this gorgeous new edition, complete with special content and exclusive color illustrations. The tenth anniversary of Cassand...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 52%
funny 34%
tense 31%
dark 27%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

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3.77

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