Reviews

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

mfbaaby's review against another edition

3.0

3.5.
I do really like this book however it is not one of Cassandra Clare’s best works considering this was her first book. A good read but I wasn’t necessarily intrigued nor wanting more while reading.

tanisha97's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

ritabalode's review against another edition

2.0

Pēdējā gramatas daļa parūpējas par to, lai būtu 3 un nevis 2 zvaigznes. Stāstam tomēr izdevās panàkt to, ka lasīšu sēriju (kopā 6 grāmatas) tālāk!

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kristinhzta90's review against another edition

3.0

This was an interesting take on nephilim and all the other types of beings. I liked all of the characters, including the minor ones...Magnus was a hoot! There were a couple of twists that I wasn't expecting, and one just left me skeeved out. Overall, I just felt like something was missing and I really can't put my finger on what was lacking. I am not sure if I am interested enough to see where this goes by reading the rest of the series.

crystal_lake80's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

abbbymyles's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sindakhelekwen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I never really intended to read this series, it’s one of those that just never really piqued my interest but then I picked up sword. At her and decided I should pick this one up as well and read it. And I’m glad I did. It was a nice quick read and a good set up for the rest of the series and what’s to come. 

breezy610's review against another edition

5.0

I love reading stuff in Jace's POV.

Merged review:

I love mangus POV on stuff.

Merged review:

love jace's pov on things.

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I am just re-reading this. Love it. I love the connection that Jace and Clary shared. Clary is being introducted to whole new world and discovering who she is. and I love Simon too. I can't wait for the movie and the next book.

abigcoffeedragon's review against another edition

1.0

Well, let's see - beginning was good - characters seemed interesting - the story had flow and, believe it or not I could not put it down, for the first half - then, it got too much teenage drama and angst and that got mixed in with a healthy dose of evil monologues and dialog that went nowhere except to provide back-story that I didn't care about - and how many people can possibly lie in one story - but, I thought - nope, that was a lie and here is the truth - only to (possibly) find out that the new truth is really a new lie and that the real truth is yet to be spoken - confused? - so am I - too many plot twists and turns in this one and I got motion sick - I will not be completing this series, because in the end, I do not care about the characters in the end the way that I did in the beginning - I started out liking Luke, but he turns into kind of an a** - I liked Jace, but then he turns into kind of an Emo - I never liked Simon because he is too nerdy yet not - he is not a cool geek, just a convenient one - not at all believable to me - and the main character, Clary, I just have no care what-so-ever if she lies or dies at this point - this is not a complete failure, because as I said, there are some good parts of this story, but in the end, I just don't see the need to continue.

becxaa's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol and Kidnapping