First published 2013
Cassandra Clare opens the doors to her Mortal Instruments world and invites fellow authors inside. Fourteen writers examine the urban fantasy realm where shadowhunters like Clary Fray battle demons alongside vampires, werewolves, and fairies. Holly Black, Rachel Caine, Kelly Link, and eleven other YA authors contribute essays that dig into Clare's richly constructed universe. They analyze the mythology spanning from the original trilogy through the extended six-book series, the Infernal Devices prequel trilogy, and the planned Dark Artifices sequel series. Each piece receives an introduction from Clare herself, who also provides the book's opening essay. The collection reveals how Clare built a world that has captured hundreds of thousands of young adult readers and spawned a feature film adaptation.
Genres: fantasy, young-adult, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Mortal Instruments World
256 pages · Paperback · SmartPop