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“Pale Kings and Princes” by Cassandra Clare and Robin Wasserman

Finally. Finally we get some classic Cassandra Clare brilliance. Finally we get a story that’s not just pandering to fans. Finally we get a story in which Clare delights us with nothing but her ability to tell a good story. Finally. … Continue reading

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“Nothing But Shadows” by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan

  Before I get into this particular story and its strengths and weaknesses, I just want to talk about the cover. Not only have the cover designers given Simon freckles, and so deciding NOT to give him perfect blemish-free skin, … Continue reading

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The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes Discussion with C.J. Matthews!

Five hours of study, an hour long run, and the beginnings of a migraine pretty much sum up my day. Throw in a few episodes of SHIELD to break up the study sessions so I didn’t go insane and that … Continue reading

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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Discussion with C.J. Matthews!

D Day is coming. In less than a month we will all be reading the last of The Mortal Instruments cycle. So, in order to mentally prepare myself, I have been re-reading the first five books. Unfortunately, given my love of all … Continue reading

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“The Course of True Love (and First Dates)” by Cassandra Clare

After finishing Belladonna about a week ago, I haven’t actually touched a novel. I had the very first exam of my psychology degree today and I’ve been spending every single second studying, or preparing for study. I think I did alright. But … Continue reading

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“The Last Stand of the New York Institute” by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson

I’m too excited to even bother with my usual rambling intro. Let’s just dive straight into how amazing this was for the Mortal Instruments canon, shall we? First of all, we get to see Valentine’s Circle at the very beginning, when everyone … Continue reading

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#8.5 “The Fall of the Hotel Dumort” by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson

1.  Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath – Ellie Marney 8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman 9. Delirium – Lauren Oliver 10. Pandemonium – Lauren Oliver 11. Requiem … Continue reading

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