Friday, October 3, 2008

City of Bones

CITY OF BONES: Cassandra Clare: M.K. McElderry Books: 2007: YA: 485 pgs.

City of Bones draws heavily on books liked Wicked Lovely, Blue Bloods, and Harry Potter. The story begins with a young girl who is living a relatively normal life with her mother. Suddenly her eyes are opened to the fantastical world of creatures that inhabit the city around her after she witnesses a demon murder. When her mother is kidnapped she is drawn into their world and fights as one of them. This was an enjoyable, quick read, but by no means original.

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1 comment:

AJ said...

Not original, but great if you are looking for something similar to read after Twilight, Wicked Lovely, A Great and Terrible Beauty. etc.

I love how feisty Clary is. She seems to always have a comeback comment. Perfect for when you are dealing with an overconfident, shadow-hunter named Jace.