The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

 I was, at first, reluctant to read this book. The blurb is really off putting, as all I thought was "oh no, not another Vampire book." But, after my friend couldn't stop talking about it, I had to see what all the fuss was about.

 The book is written in third person, but Cassandra Clare mainly focuses around the character Clary Fray. Clary believes she is just an ordinary teenage girl, until she meets Jace, Alec and Isabelle, who happen to be Shadowhunters. Shadowhunters protect the Human race (Mundanes) from demons who enter the Human World. But as they get to know each other, lots of devastating complications arise.

 Clary is extremely easy to relate too, and takes the whole plot within her stride, not waiting for a Prince in shining armor to protect her. However, I think what makes this book exceptional is the plot. Clearly Cassandra Clare really delved into the 'Shadowhunter World'. Almost every chapter holds a twist, that brilliantly connect at the end. Even though the ending to the story is quite devastating, I really commend Clare on bringing her unique aspect to the book, it really made it stand out from the rest. I read City of Bones so quickly, and I'm truly hooked on the sequels!

  I have really high hopes for the film, which is set to be released on the 21st August in the UK (only 12 DAYS!!). I would recommend  this book to anyone who loves fiction or the Supernatural, it's a masterpiece! Cassandra Clare is a genius.