City of Bones (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) by Cassandra Clare
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Book Reviews of City of Bones (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series)
Book Review: Great for those who like action, scifi, and twists.....
Summary: 5 Stars
I found both this book and its sequel to be well written and impossible to put down.....I wont reveal any of the plot, but I will say that the book is excellent for anyone who likes lots of imagery, fights, magic, mysteries and plot twists...The book integrates everything that you see in scifi/fantasy including vampires, fairies, magic, werewolves and many other things....I have read other young adult novels, and found that this novel seems to be written for people who are older than "young adult"....Other books that I have read and found interesting include Graceling, the Twilight series, Vampire Academy, the House of night series, Wicked lovely, and other related novels....This book and its sequel far surpassed the other novels with its complicated plot and numerous well developed characters, action and even has some romance thrown in (it would probably make an excellent movie)...I would suggest this to everyone who enjoys scifi/fantasy books!Book Review: Cute & Fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a 30 something fan of young adult supernatural type books. I thought this was very cute and very fun story. You get involved with the characters and believe in this world that is created in the book. I'm looking forward to the next book but not enough to run out and buy the hard cover. This is a wait for paper back series...but you will come back to it.
Book Review: An excellent fantasy novel!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is now one of my favorite books. I usually don't read too much fantasy stuff - I usually can't get into it too well. This book was exactly the opposite. I was hooked quickly and the fast pace ensured that I would finish it quickly, also.
Clary seems like a real down-to-Earth character, despite everything that is happening to her (I won't tell you because I don't want to spoil it!). The way she reacts is the way I think I would react if any of this happened to me. All the characters were described really well and had growth in the book.
I would only change one thing, though. Everything would get really exciting, and then slow down dramatically, then get exciting, and slow down again, etc. I think this book would be even more incredible if it didn't slow down so much in between the main events.
Overall, though, this is a great book and if you are debating whether you would like it, you most likely will.
Book Review: Leaves you wanting more...
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book purley out of quincidence, but it has turned out to be one of my favorites. This book is one of those that you start reading in the early afternoon with no particular rush, and finish it at 4 in the morning due to the fact that it was so good you couldn't put it down. Your then stuck, not being able to go to sleep due to the fact that your thoughts are centered only on this book and that you can't wait to get your hands on the second one. Personal expirence.
Clare has created an urban fantasy combining many different fairytales in a gripping, interesting, and seductive way that makes you wish it were real. The characters are varied from the egotistical yet undeniably attractive demon-slayer Jace to the lovable and stubborn herione CLary. All of this is set in the most unpredictable and fast paced city in the world, New York. This novel is witty, entertaining, fast-paced, gripping, and even a bit romantic. Its one of those books that make the impossible seem real. I highly recommend it.
Book Review: Good book, didn't like the ending though
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this book in the bookstore the other day and thought it seemed very interesting, definitely a book I would enjoy. I was right, to a certain extent. When I started reading the book I could not put it down, I was up all night reading it. But as I got to the end of the book, things started falling apart for me. I do not like the fact the Jace and Clary ended up being brother and sister, especially since they were falling in love, I felt the stirrings of their love while reading, and it was so good! I knew before I got to the end that my hopes were going to be shattered, but I was still hoping the author would throw another plot twist in, but that was not the case. That is really the only reason this book did not get a 5 star. I will not be getting the 2nd book in the series because I just can't fathom a love interest between Clary and Simon. So sad...