Bitter of Tongue

by Cassandra Clare

Part of Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, book 7

First published 2015

Simon Lewis finds himself kidnapped by faeries yet again. This time his captors drag him into the fey realm, where he stumbles upon disturbing rumors about a secret weapon that Sebastian once left behind for the faerie queen. The weapon could tip the balance of power in ways Simon can barely imagine. His situation seems hopeless until he encounters Mark Blackthorn, a former Shadowhunter who has been trapped among the fey. Mark becomes Simon's unlikely ally in a desperate bid for freedom. Together they must navigate the treacherous politics of the faerie court and outmaneuver creatures who view deception as an art form. Simon relies on his growing Shadowhunter training and Mark's insider knowledge of fey customs. Their escape attempt becomes a race against time as the faerie queen moves closer to claiming Sebastian's deadly legacy. The story captures Simon's journey from helpless victim to someone who can hold his own against supernatural threats.

Genres: fantasy, young-adult, paranormal, urban-fantasy

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: race-against-time, unlikely-allies

Setting: Faerie Realm

50 pages · Kindle Edition · Margaret K. McElderry Books

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