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kiki6k's review
4.0
This short story is pure sweetness, capturing Magnus' growing affection for Alec. His excitement over Alec's birthday and his adorable struggle to find the perfect gift are heartwarming moments. While the plot is light and breezy, it's still an exhilarating read – a delightful glimpse into the early days of Malec.
kaulhilo's review
5.0
BILL HERONDALE HA HA HA I CRACKED UP. BUT YAS WILL HERONDALE, THIS BOOK IS SO A+ I COULD Die and I could never forget the love of my life my sunshine my soul my king my herondale my will my baby my darling my lost soul, don't lay a fucking finger on him unless you're tessa gray or jem carstairs ALSO MALEC IN THIS BOOK YAS i
rqypqy's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
hniereads's review
5.0
This filled my malec heart with pure joy. I want to protect alec from every little bad thing in the world
magikspells's review
4.0
Malec, that's all I need to say. This ship hurts so good. Ugh I love them and their attitude. <3
wordsunbound's review
5.0
So far, this was the best one I've read. I think it's just because of Malec<3
imme_van_gorp's review
3.0
|| 2.5 stars ||
Let me first say that I love Magnus and Alec together. They're my favorite couple in 'The Mortal Instruments' series without a doubt. However, I am sad to say that nothing really happens in this particular novella.
Even though a lot of the story focuses on Magnus' feelings for Alec, it was more telling than showing. This is completely different from [b:The Course of True Love and First Dates |17334065|The Course of True Love and First Dates (The Bane Chronicles, #10)|Cassandra Clare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1394591809l/17334065._SY75_.jpg|23753651], as we actually got to see Magnus and Alec interact with each other in that novella, which was adorable.
Now, I don't mean to suggest that I didn't think Magnus' inner musings about his slight obsession with Alec weren't adorable too, but it was simply kind of boring because that's all they were: musings.
Basically, this novella could have used a bit more of a plot, and preferably one not concerning a random demon being summoned for a random lady, who I do not give a single fuck about.
To be honest, I am a bit disappointed that one of the few times this author actually focuses on this amazing couple, it is filled with such empty content. I had higher hopes for it.
'The Bane Chronicles' series:
8. What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 2.5 stars
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 3.5 stars
Prequel 'The Mortal Instruments' series:
1. City of Bones - 4.0 stars
2. City of Ashes - 3.5 stars
3. City of Glass - 3.0 stars
Let me first say that I love Magnus and Alec together. They're my favorite couple in 'The Mortal Instruments' series without a doubt. However, I am sad to say that nothing really happens in this particular novella.
Even though a lot of the story focuses on Magnus' feelings for Alec, it was more telling than showing. This is completely different from [b:The Course of True Love and First Dates |17334065|The Course of True Love and First Dates (The Bane Chronicles, #10)|Cassandra Clare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1394591809l/17334065._SY75_.jpg|23753651], as we actually got to see Magnus and Alec interact with each other in that novella, which was adorable.
Now, I don't mean to suggest that I didn't think Magnus' inner musings about his slight obsession with Alec weren't adorable too, but it was simply kind of boring because that's all they were: musings.
Basically, this novella could have used a bit more of a plot, and preferably one not concerning a random demon being summoned for a random lady, who I do not give a single fuck about.
To be honest, I am a bit disappointed that one of the few times this author actually focuses on this amazing couple, it is filled with such empty content. I had higher hopes for it.
'The Bane Chronicles' series:
8. What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything - 2.5 stars
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates] - 3.5 stars
Prequel 'The Mortal Instruments' series:
1. City of Bones - 4.0 stars
2. City of Ashes - 3.5 stars
3. City of Glass - 3.0 stars
jessicajessica101's review
5.0
JE pense que je n'ai rien lu de plus adorable de ma vie ! En apprendre un peu plus sur Alec via le regard de Magnus c'est ce qui se rapproche le plus de la perfection !