City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, Bk 1)

by Cassandra Clare

Part of The Mortal Instruments, book 1

First published 2020

Clary Fray just wants normal life back, but the Shadowhunter world won't let her go. Her mother is in a coma, her newfound brother Jace is infuriating, and someone is murdering Downworlder children. When the Soul-Sword is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives, threatening to expose Jace. Clary must stop the rogue Shadowhunter Valentine before he destroys everything she loves.

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

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

448 pages · Paperback · Walker Books Ltd

Content warnings: violence

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