Oh it is a stupendously glorious day. Why? OH, MY FRIENDS. Today I have two things for you, a) a very incredibly genius list on why you need The Mortal Instruments in your life, and b) I’m giving away THE WHOLE SERIES. I told you today is ridiculously good.
Also I’m featuring the newly rebranded TMI set — which I have to admit, I love way more than the old ones. The old ones covers are okay? But that City of Bones with the half naked dude on the cover could win awards for sheer awkwardness. SO THANK THE UNIVERSE the new covers are divine and full of shirts.
City of Bones Review City of Ashes Review City of Glass Review City of Fallen Angels Review City of Lost Souls Review City of Heveanly Fire Review
REASONS YOU NEED SHADOWHUNTERS IN YOUR LIFE
- I SAID YOU NEED TO. Now this is a very important reason and shouldn’t be overlooked. Because when am I ever wrong? (Spoiler: never.) And I have magnanimously stupendous taste in books, ergo there is really no reason to read further in this post. Just drop everything and rush out and read these.
(Ah, I see you’re reading on. Little rebel.)
- THE NEW COVERS ARE DIVINE AND ARE NICE TO JUST PET. I mean, reading is good. Reading is excellent. But covers are quite important when you feel the need to pet your bookshelf. Plus you avoid so much awkwardness that the old covers inspired. Such as questions of “WHY IS EVERYONE HEADLESS?” (I don’t even know, dude? Why were the old covers so headless????) And also “WHY IS THAT GUY NAKED?” (Again. Who can know? Shadowhunters believe in optional amounts of clothing?????)
- THE SERIES IS REALLY DOWNRIGHT HILARIOUSLY SASSY. I am an absolute sucker for witty banter. If someone even whispers the words “this book is hilarious” then I AM EATING IT AND NO REGRETS. And one of my favourite things about the Mortal Instruments is how sassy everyone is. I laughed out loud during this one, folks. The Vulcan has broken.
“We shouldn’t,” protested Isabelle. “The Clave has a plan.”
“The Clave has the collective intelligence of a pineapple,” said Jace.
“I don’t want to be a man,” said Jace. “I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who can’t confront his own inner demons and takes it out verbally on other people instead.”
“Well,” said Luke, “you’re doing a fantastic job.”
Jace shook his head. “I don’t care if I did just set myself on fire,” he said. “I’m not hugging you.”
Simon sighed and dropped his arms. “Your loss,” he said. “If you’d gone in, I would’ve let you, but honestly it would’ve been a pity hug.”
- IT IS SUPERNATURAL. See I have a small weakness for the fantastical. And by “small” I mean, a weakness as large as 12 galaxies. I love fighting demons and teaming up with werewolves and being the descendant of angels and just — ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING MAJESTICALLY FANTASTIC. Plus The Mortal Instruments seems to have everything but it’s never too much? How even does that happen? Wizardry writing.
- THE WORLD IS MONSTROUSLY LARGE AND COMPLEX. Again, wizardry. I mean, there is a million rows of Shadowhunter backstory, but no info dumps. Sit here a moment and appreciate that.
- DID I MENTION THE CHARACTERS YET?!? AND HOW THEY ARE ALL FREAKISHLY AWESOME?!? You know a series is good when you can’t choose one favourite character — BUT MUST CHOOSE, LIKE, NINE. It starts off as Clary Fray’s story (she doesn’t know she’s a Shadowhunter and must embrace her destiny and probably nearly die, etc, etc) and then it delves into everyone’s stories. The Shadowhunters she meets. The resident Warlock. Her slightly-not-human best friend.
- MAGNUS BANE: who is made of glitter and fabulousness. He is a reason to read it solely by himself.
ONE OF MY MOST ADAMANT SHIPS IS PRESENT IN THIS BOOK. I have a lot of ships, okay? I am a fangirl. And while I fervently ship Clary and Jace and also Alec and Magnus…I have to admit Simon and Isabelle is my everything. #Sizzy I will forever love Isabelle because she manages to cut off demon’s heads and wear high heels and deliver lines of whipping sass. I cannot even make toast without burning it. (Can I be Isabelle when I grow up?) Also Simon is a comic-loving dorky nerd. I need say no more.
- AND I WILL ADMIT THAT CLARY AND JACE ARE LITTLE CUTEY MUNCHKINS. Jace is hilarious. A tortured little crumpet. Clary is probably not my favourite protagonist, merely because I think she is kind of average — whereas the rest of the cast is COMPLEX DIMENSIONAL MULTI-COLOURED CONFETTI and it makes her seem…dull. But I still admire her.
- Okay so enough about the characters (even though I could talk about them aaaaall day) I must say a quick word on HOW THE STORY LINES ARE ALSO MY FAVOURITE THING OF EVER. Exciting? YES. Brief stops for delicious food? YES. Plot twists? ONLY YES 5 MILLION TIMES. Fighting and running and other dimensions and magic and swords and tragedy. Like, much tragedy and bleeding.
- THE ENTIRE SERIES IS REALLY VERY EPIC. In case you hadn’t picked that up already. I love it. I love it the most out of anything Cassandra Clare has written (although she is a divine writer of many things) and I gave the last three books 5-stars. I mean, c’mon? HOW ELSE CAN I CONVINCE YOU????
- ALSO CASSANDRA CLARE IS THE NICEST AUTHOR EVER AND KEEPS WRITING. There can be an awkward moment when your favourite author writes, like, one book. NOT WITH CASSIE CLARE. She’s written 6 Mortal Instrument Books, 3 Infernal Devices, a conglomeration of novellas aaaaand is coming out with Lady Midnight later this year! CAN WE SCREAM FANGIRLY YET?!?!? I love that she writes so many Shadowhunter books. I cannot get enough.
- GO READ IT. The end.
QUICK SHADOWHUNTER QUESTIONNARIE:
- FAVOURITE CHARACTER: SIMON. <3
- FAVOURITE SHIP: #Sizzy followed by #Malec
- FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: The 6th book! City of Heavenly Fire. Perfect conclusion.
- THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: Definitely TMI. TID is set in a Victorian era which I’m meh about and…oh. My ship sank. Boo.
- VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: I have to say vampires for this series because reasons.
- FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Fallen Angels because look at Isabelle ruling there.
- TV SHOW VS MOVIE: I love the movie. LOVE IT. I’ve re-watched it and it makes me so happy. Ahem. I haven’t seen the show yet (which is airing as we speak) but I will…eventually.
NOW FOR THE #GIVEAWAY!!
Thank you to Walker Books Australia for sponsoring this giveaway! You can win the entire newly re-covered set of The Mortal Instruments! HUZZAH AND HURRAY! (Australian Only)
I’m totally jealous that you have the set, they are so very pretty. I went and patted them in Readings last week.
Theoretically, I’d love to win The Raven King, because it’s the number one book I’m waiting for this year.
I think the blog is fab, if I had suggestions, I’d use them on mine 😉
AHH THANK YOU. It is gorgeous just to look at amirite?!?
(And omg I’m SO SORRY about that raffelcopter. *facepalm* That “comment” option was from my last giveaway, blah, but this giveaway is for the TMI series [for Aussies]. SO YEAH THAT WAS MY FAULT I’M SO SORRY.)
I figured, but thought I’d answer it anyway 🙂
Okay, so the reasons you listed were REALLY GOOD. Like the fact you ordered it. And the covers are really really really gorgeous now (they did look terrible before and I won’t lie but that’s partly why I didn’t pick them up.) And the premise and the worldbuilding sound REALLY COOL. And your book photos are ON POINT. But *whispers* I’ve heard shady things about her writing and some IRL friends I really trust say that it’s not just Internet rumour? I don’t want to rain on your parade here so I won’t discuss but I personally feel like I’m Not Convinced I should read her. That’s just my personal choice, though, and I think it’s super cool that they’re rereleasing these with better covers with shirts. Good luck to all the AUS readers here!
Ooh, you can’t just say “SHADY THINGS” and not explain, dangit, Alyssa! I WANT TO KNOW. 😛
http://moviepilot.com/posts/3775281
https://bellumina.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/049-why-i-have-a-problem-with-cassandra-clare-why-you-should-too/
Oh, these terrible terrible accusations that are true! And her fan fiction was so good, too!
-Helen the oblivious fangirl
@Helen: Well, I’ve heard about the first article, but I read that 2nd article and…It feels like someone just picking at an author! I have to admit I don’t agree. I thought the second article was petty. 🙁
Yes, but honestly, I used to read a bit, and some people on Tumblr sent me some incriminating details, but it makes sense, you know? It’s not the first time….. anyway, I love Cassandra just as much as you do! Just maybe her backgrounds are a bit iffy, but her characters in TMI are just so adorable and Jace is irreplaceable – her writing truly is very well done. And TID was a cry-fest but a beautiful story with an incredible ending. Oh well. 😉
Hehe, well I guess so! I mean, I kind of think there are misunderstandings going on here…plus the fact that there are SO many “cliche fantasy tropes” and she’s used them, and so have other authors. And Idek that they can take “ownership” of a lot of this stuff?
FAVOURITE CHARACTER: MAGNUS BANE. He’s too fab to be real<3
FAVOURITE SHIP: Malec yes
FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: City of Bones and City of Ashes. CoB because it's the first time I fell in love with the whole shadowhunter world, CoA because Malec.
THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: Definitely TID. I love how TID doesn't really focus on the love triangle? And can we talk about heronstairs?? The ultimate brotp??
VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Vampires, because Raphael Santiago?? *sobs*
FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Fallen Angels because Isabelle looks so badass
TV SHOW VS MOVIE: Movie. The cast it perfect. I could see the chemistry between Jamily and Godfrey and Kevin. I don't get why people think it's horrible!
I think the new cover for TMI is amazing, but I don't like the ones for TID. It just seems overly dramatic for me. And I think Cassandra Clare name is too big on the cover? Hey it's by Cassandra Clare, I'm sure you've heard about her so buy this book! (I don't have anything against Cassandra) Plus TMI and TID come in new covers, but Lady Midnight still follows the old cover design. The new covers just don't match with the other books and novellas boo.
ABSOLUTELY HECK YES TO MAGNUS BANE. He is so fabulous he makes normal fabulousness look less fabulous. (I don’t even know what that means but yet it’s true.) Ahem. MALEC. <3 Can we please SHIP Heronstairs? And also talk about how awesome that name is alone?!? OMG.
MOVIE CAST WAS SO GOOD. Like Jamie Campbell Bower was THE Jace. I can't unsee him as Jace, not ever. (Although I think Alec was really off... too old?)
MEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!! (And umm also don’t have my own set of TMI yet….thanks old school library!!!) And I really like the show, it’s getting better every episode!!!!
I JUST REALLY LOVE SHADOWHUNTERS!!!!! Also, yeah, Cait. I think I was shipping the same couple as you in TID. I am still sad, but I have hope maybe for future books in the Shadowhunter Chronicles!?!?
Also, if I could win an ebook, I’d probably like to win a classic novel. Like I’m thinking Austen or Dickens… ;D
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!!!! Crossing my fingers and thanks for sharing!!! xoxo
WELL GOOD LUCK IN THIS GIVEAWAY. *nods* And omg I’m soooo sorry about the confusoin, *facepalm* but that rafflecopter thing was from my LAST giveaway and I forgot to change it and I’m like 100% embarrassed right now. XD This giveaway is to win TMI. *nods*
Those look like great titles and the covers are very well done. Nice review and thanks for sharing!
Why thank you!! It’s always fun to fangirl. ;D
Oh the new covers are beautiful!!! I’m so jealous – I have the eBooks! I totally agree, the old covers are kind of awkward. I agree, Cassandra Clare is awesome! She doesn’t give up on the Shadowhunter World, and she just keeps writing! So grateful 🙂 Oh yes, the sass levels in the books go over the top. Jace, Will – the Herondales especially are so sassy! I love it!
AHH YES I AGREE. I mean, I don’t even know what I’d do if she didn’t write more Shadowhunter books?!? I SO LOOK FORWARD TO THEM. EEEeP. Her sassu characters are unparalleled. <3
I’ve only read the first book of TID and really liked it. I feel like she writes so compellingly and smooth. Awesome.
I totally agree!! And she manages to weave in the sass and the action and the bible lore and afdjlkasd I AM A FAN.
I need to read this series so badly! For whatever reason I’ve just been so uninspired to pick it up (I think the awkward original covers may be deterring me??). Now I’m left in a hole of Clarelessness whilst everyone flails about saying how brilliant it is. *Sigh*.
HOWEVER. This post, of (the usual) brilliance that is yourself, has inspired me to ACTUALLY CONSIDER doing something about my predicament (ie: reading the series). I think I need a good dose of awesome and I think this is probably the answer. *excited jumping*
Also thanks so much for hosting a give away!! You’re awesome 🙂
OMG YOU MUST FILL THIS HOLE OF CLARELESSNESS!! YOU MUST!! Good luck fo rthe giveaway and omg, I’m glad my post did it’s job then. ;D *awards self cake* ahem.
I’m iffy about paranormal. I loved The Infernal Devices, I like books set in ye olden days. I have never read a Mortal Instrument book. I know, *gasp*. I picked up the first one and wasn’t feeling it so I put it down. I have seen the first few episodes of the show and am not in love with it, I did love the movie and wish they never changed the casting. How do you feel about the cast? Ooh, and Lady Midnight, that sounds awesome. I can’t wait!
MMM MY LOVE (I’m sorry if I scared you there but this is important) YOU WILL LOVE THEM DON’T LET THE TV SHOW DETER YOU THEY ARE SO GREAT
@Leah: I’M THE SAME. I’m so so in love with the movie casting that I hesitate to try the TV show. *heavy sighs* Jamie Campbell Bower will always be Jace to me. <3
@Layla: YOU CRACK ME UP. 😂 😂
I actually put City of Bones down after reading, like, 3 pages. 😂 Then I watched the movie and went back to the book — AND FELL COMPLETELY OBSESSIVELY IN LOVE. HEHE. I really love the movie cast!! I mean, most of it. Simon and Jace and Clary were = A+. But I think the movie totally messed up Alec. He looked 30??? Not 18?? Ugh. I hate it when they do that. -_- And it totally skipped Malec and just YEAH GAH. Ruined a lot of stuff. But overall I do love the movie.
I absolutely love this series–and omg, the new covers are STUNNNNNINNNNG. Exceptionally excited for LADY MIDNIGHT, too (although, I’m kinda worried I won’t like it as much as the other series???) And yeah, the redesigned covers are so, so much more badass than the originals. Thanks for the giveaway, Cait. 🙂
I’m like a teeny tiny squinchy bit worried about Lady Midngiht. BUT THEN NOT REALLY BECAUSE I LOVE CASSANDRA CLARE’S WRITING SO MUCH. SO IT SHOULD BE FINE. *hopes hard*
I really like the mortal instruments! (though I liked the infernal devices better) And Malec and Sizzy are everything. The new covers are also 100 % fabulous, I saw them in a bookshop last week and was like “pretty” But I didn’t buy them because that’s a lot of money. I also feel a bit awkward about how much Cassandra Clare used biblical myths…though I guess they belong to a lot of cultures. Still, I have read all her books (not all the novella’s though) so far, and i’m excited for lady midnight. Also, I love it so much when the series spines fit together like that.
Most people do like TID better I see?!?! I’m alooooon in my obsessive TMI love. 😂 hehe. But omg yes, the spine art is also 100% fabulous and looks SO GOOD on the shelves.
And aw, I guess I can see how the biblical myths could be not good for some people *nods sagely* I kind of loved them? But then I also love Supernatural (the TV show that is) and how many myths and things it uses. *nods* SO THAT’S JUST ME. But I understand!!
Agreed, TMI is amazing. Nuff said.
AGREED. ABSOLUTELY COMPLETELY AGREED.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway, lovely! <3 <3
The new covers are EVERYTHING and are definitely a must-have for every bookshelf because, I mean, who DOESN'T love a series with spine art?! (Especially spine art that is this badass!)
Thanks again for the giveaway Dragon Queen 😉
Hugs,
~ Booknut101
Good luck for the giveaway!! 😀 And omg YES, spine art should happen on every book cover. I mean, why doesn’t it?!?! We mostly see spines on our shelves anyway So = I VOTE FOR MORE SPINE ART. *petitions publishers*
I’M SO IN LOVE WITH THOSE COVERS. THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. I think they’re so much better than the ones over here in the UK! I haven’t seen any news of these covers coming out here, I think they’re AUS only? I may have to plan a trip to Australia just to buy them. XD
Definitely move to Australia *nods sagely* We have vegemite and drop bears and beautiful TMI covers and I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT COUNTRY COULD DO BETTER THAN THAT. Ahem.
YES YES!! I sooo agree with everything you stated!! The new covers are soooo beautiful and fabulous and aasdfglkhjgdh!! I have the old set but ONE DAY… I will have these as well! I haven’t read the sixth book yet because thankfully some of the bloggers warned me to read TID first, I’ve been wanting to read that for a year but finally in the previous week I bought the box set and it’s soo beautiful! *cries* Sooo yeah I do have to wait until April (because FINALS!!!!) before I start reading them but I think it’s worth the wait! 😀
I was warned to read TID before reading the last TMI book…did I listen? NOOOOOOO. So I went into TID all spoiled (my own fault 😂) and so maybe that’s why I didn’t like it as much?!? BUT YUS. THIS BOX SET IS FAR TOO BEAUTIFUL AND I MAY SCREAM.
I’ve been rereading the series this summer because I never got around to reading Heavenly Fire when it came out. I’ve been watching the tv show and honestly the review videos and posts I’ve been watching/reading have been way more entertaining haha. I definitely prefer TID to TMI. I think the characters annoyed me less than TMI haha, I dunno. And my ship didn’t sink 😉
I really want to watch the movie again now that I’m rereading the books but I’m watching the tv show with my dad and he doesn’t want to be spoiled haha!
Heavenly Fire is HUGE though, right?!? I kind of died a little when I saw it. TOO BIG. OMG. But it flew past pretty quickly. *nods* I want to see the show just to say I have seen it?!? But I’ve heard it’s so cheesy. *winces* Most people actually are choosing TID over TMI. 😂 I’m alooooone in my obsessive TMI love. heeh.
Ahhhh, this is making me want to re-read the entire series all over again! I can’t get over how gorgeous those covers are. Man, I miss the characters! I LOVED Jace so much, I felt like he lost his sass a bit towards the end of the series (I guess it happens when characters all grow up! xD I normally tend to love characters more at the beginning of a series somehow). AND OH, this post just made me preorder Lady Midnight because that slipped my mind to do earlier (I know, what planet am I on?). The infernal Devices new covers are soo gorgeous too. Basically all things Shadowhunter is love. *wipes tear from eye*
Except the new TV series. That is the WORST. I just watch it for the sake of it but think I’m going to stop because it’s ruining the perfect memories I have of the books xDxD
I’ve made MYSELF want to re-read the series. 😂 AHEM. BUT NOT ENOUGH TIME. TOO MANY OTHER BOOKS. OMG. And I agree, Jace did get a little mellower which was sad? I don’t waaaaant them to mature. 😂 But Izzy and Simon and Alec and Magnus all got better as it went along so I’m okay with that. AND OMG I WANT LADY MIDNIGHT SO BAD I CANNOT EVEN. *hyperventilates*
I adore the Mortal Instruments! However, I prefer the old covers because they stood out more. The new ones, for me, are kind of average.
My favorite TIM book is City of Bones….SO MANY MEMORIES AND FEELS ATTACHED TO THAT BOOK.
My favorite TMI quotes are: “Shadowhunters: Looking better in black than the widows of our enemies since 1234” and “Jesus!’ said Jace. “Actually it’s just me, but I’ve been told the resemblance is startling.” Said Simon.
Anyway. I need to read the Infernal Devices before Lady Midnight comes out.
Ahh, that’s okay. EACH TO THEIR OWN. 😂 I was a bit weirded out by all the headless ness…but I DID like the old colours a lot. ahem. AND AFJDLKSAD YES TO CITY OF BONES. <3 I mean, it started it all right??! And I love those quotes. 😂 Especially the Jesus one. 😂 😂
This post is way too funny! Read the series years ago and now I feel nostalgic and want to reread it! Your pics are so beautiful too. And what ebook? Um I really want to read Remembrance by Meg Cabot right now?
I’ve even made myself want to re-read them. 😂
OMG BUT I’M REALLY SORRY ABOUT THE EBOOK CONFUSION. *facepalm* I forgot to update the rafflecopter, so that was like from my last year’s giveaway? I’m monstrously embarrassed right now. ahem. But you’re still entered to win, of course. 😛 That was my mistake.
Hahaha that’s what I thought. Don’t be embarrassed, it’s something you’ll look back at 50 years from now and laugh 😉
I’ve actually been really interested in getting this booklet those spines are delicious!!! I read the first couple of TMI books like a million years ago and I’ve just recently read the first Infernal Devices book, but I’ve been wanting to see what the big hype is all about!
P.S I love that the giveaway is Australian only! I get super jealous of all the USA only giveaways – let them feel the jealousy for a change mwahahaha!
Omg, I totally agree. 😂 We Aussies need to have plenty more Aussie only giveaways. THE US GETS ALL THE FUN. *glares at them* Ahemmmm. BUT BACK TO CASSANDRA CLARE. *nods* I highly recommend finishing them, and omg I only read TID at the end of last year too! *hi fives* I prefer TMI though.
FAVOURITE CHARACTER: Luke followed by Jace and then Magnus.
FAVOURITE SHIP: All of them really! Jocelyn and Luke? I just love Luke.
FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: City of Bones I think. I’ve reread it the most.
THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: I think it’s equal. I hate how long TMI is because you can tell she’s sort of pushing it to draw it out but I really didn’t like Tessa in TID.
VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Werewolves for sure!
FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Heavenly Fire I think
TV SHOW VS MOVIE: I love the casting of the movie better so far but we’ll see how the tv show goes.
OMG LUUUUKE!! *flails eternally* He is spectacular so I highly approve of this. And I’m really glad Luke and Jocelyn finally worked out. :’)
I didn’t mind how long TMI was? Buuut, Tessa befuddled me. I couldn’t understand why Jem and Will were fighting over her (I mean, she was so boring?) WHEN CLEARLY JEM AND WILL BELONGED TOGETHER. <333 *ships aggressively*
I really enjoy this series too. Not LOVE it. I loved The Infernal Devices, though. But I like it. Not sure why I don’t love it – the world building is awesome, but I can’t really connect to the characters, especially Clary.
Most people do, right?!? I feel like the minority in likeing TMI over TID. 😂
Everyone should read TMI!!! I love the new US covers, but I fell in love with the new UK editions, and I had to buy them… ups… yep, now I have 2 sets of the series and I’m not even sorry about it. I love Simon, though Simon pinning for Clary was not my favorite thing… annoying a bit. Magnus is my fav, Malec is life!
But I will admit that I like TID better because it has Jem! And Jem is everything!!!
YESSSSSS. THEY SHOULD. THEY ARE JUST THAT GOOD. *hi fives* I love the UK editions too! I know own the old ones and the new ones…so maybe eventually I’ll collect the UK ones. 😂 😂 #obsessed
Yes Simon did need a bit of a slap in the head with a chair to get him away from pining after Clary. Merp. BUT ONCE HE GOT IZZY LIFE WAS GRAND.
YES, once Simon got over that stupid thing with Clary, he got loads better. I laughed so much when he was going out with both Izzy and Maia… I just knew that Izzy would put him in his place :P. they’re so cute together though
*whispers* I’ve never read anything by Cassandra Clare, but I really want to, especially now that the covers aren’t so ugly. 😛 I’ll have to see if my library has them. They sound really good, but oh my goodness, I have so many series that I need to read. *bangs head against desk* I am so behind the times, it isn’t even funny–I HAVE A LOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO, CAIT. I haven’t even read Harry Potter or Twilight or anything by Brandon Sanderson. I just, I DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M DOING WITH MY LIFE, CAIT.
If my library has them, which it should, I will try to attack The Mortal Instruments in March or April. *nods* Also, I’ve decided to move to Australia so I can enter the giveaway.
DO IT. You will thank me. (Or you’ll like laugh in my face and hate them so much BUT I’M GONNA BELIEVE YOU’LL THANK ME.) And zomg I hear ya with all the books one needs to read. I mean, I read 300 freaking books last year and STILL I AM BEHIND. I’ve only read one Brandon Sanderson??? So I shall weep quietly in the slacker’s corner with you on that one. At least TMI is easy to read. SANDERSON IS NOT. 😂
Awwww, only Australia. Scuse me while I go pout in the corner.
I’ve looked at the shadow hunters quite a few times, but never jumped in 1) because of shirtless cover, mentioned above (those things are like kryptonite for me) and 2) because I heard love triangle (also kryptonite). But I suppose I should give it a try because Cait, Ruler of All, says so. *bows to the queen* *expects cake in return for loyal devotion*
MOVE TO AUSTRALIA. It’s the best country anyway. *nods sagely* Just don’t stand in one position too long or the drop bears will get you.
Omg but I totally understand about the shirtless City of Bones. I think I hide that one while I was reading. I mean it doesn’t even make sense right?!? It’s not even a steamy/sexy book. IT’S JUST REGULAR YA OMG. Ahem. And the love triangle is pretty THERE, but like both boys are complex and interesting and it has a really interesting conclusion, so YUS. I still love it. 😛
And yes, yes, very wise. Can’t ignore direct orders from her majesty, right? *flips hair majestically*
*whispers* I’m actually not a fan of these books so… *sneaks out*
EXCUSE ME. *breaks a plate*
Okay but I shall forgive you because you’re reading Stiefvater right now…
I just bought City of Bones a couple weeks ago! Can’t wait to get started on it! 😀
AHHHH YOU ARE AWESOME, ALISON. AWESOME AND WISE.
FAVOURITE CHARACTER: Will Herondale. MAGNUS.
FAVOURITE SHIP: OMG…Really? #JWESSA
FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: TMI: Books 1-3! TID: ALLLLLLLLL BOOKS.
THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: Definitely TID. It is everything to me. EVERYTHING.
VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Hmmnnn…..I’m a sucker for Vampires. Agreed.
FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Bones annndd Heavenly Fire because pretttyyyyy.
TV SHOW VS MOVIE: MOVIE. Show has been a dud thus far…praying smooth progression comes with time.
Lovely post!! So true on all counts! Amazing giveaway too!
OMG IS JWESSA = JEM WILL AND TESS?!?! 😂 You cheater. hehe. Ahem. But I get this miiiiild feeling you prefer TID. ;D And omg the word I’ve heard used to describe the TV show most often is: cheesy. 😂 WHICH SCARES ME TO TRY IT. But I will eventually.
Those covers are awesome. I still need to retry CoB – I’ve read a lot more paranormal (STIEFVATER!!!) now so I’d probably like it more. Besides, it’s not TMI’s fault that I hit a reading slump three quarters of the way into it. I loved the film, despite the fact that it seriously screwed up the characters (we’ve had this conversation before, I think).
STEIFVATER IS THE BASICALLY THE QUEEN OF PARANORMAL OF COURSE. But Cassandra Clare is probably my close second. :’) And *nods* Yes we are in agreement on the film. Although I think it cast Jace and Simon 10000% perfectly. Everyone else? Eh. And it seriously ruined Alec which makes me cry. Which is why I want to see the show because ALEC IS ADORABLE.
I love Cassandra Clare and her shadowhunter world. I read all of her books. I also read the first book in the series she writes with Holly Black. Not read the second one yet, but have it on my bookshelf. Paranormal is an amazing genre. But sadly I must admit The mortal instruments is not my favorite series. I love Magnus and Alec ( One of my favorite couple ever), I like Izzy and Simon after a while. Another favorite couple in this series is Jocelyn and Luke <3 The main reason why I dislike this series is because of Clary and Jace. I never like them. I try to like them, but… sorry!!! I was very confused at first why I disliked Jace, because he reminded me a lot of someone I meet in The Infernal Devices. I read The Infernal Devices first, and I really love Will. I feel Will and Jace has a lot in common.. I love The Infernal Devices more, not only because the books is from London and 19th Century. I love it more because I feel the books is more well written 🙂 But even if it is not my favorite series, I likeTMI in some ways, Alec is my favorite character ever. Obviously I can not dislike a series entirely with him in it. I bought the books with new covers as a Christmas gift to myself last year. I had no physical copies of books, and I love the new covers so so so much <3
Did you like The Iron Trial?! I weirdly didn’t love it so much. D: Which is SO STRANGE because I adore Holly Black and Cassandra Clare…but whatever. hehe. OMG JOCELYN AND LUKE THOUGH!! I agree!! Although I don’t think Jocelyn even deserves teh gloriousness that is Luke. ;D But I still ship it. hehe.
Aw, don’t be sorry about Jace and Clary! I get it. I loved them in the first 3 books but I felt they didn’t have very much character development. And Jace technically was written before Will? But Will is his ancestor? So I guess it makes sense that they’re similar. 😛 (I’m actually opposite to you, hehe, because I didn’t like Will! But I love Jace! LIFE IS SO ODD.)
Ok, you’ve tempted me… I saw the movie for the first book and while I liked Jace a little I wasn’t a huge fan overall. However, your enthusiastic recommendations have potentially pressed me to reconsider this series.
AHHH MY WORK HERE IS DONE THEN!! *commences flailing for like 900 years*
Dang Australia only giveaway. Those new covers are EPIC. Although, I think the reason why I love them so much is because of the spines, which are even more epic. I think I need to get them. Just because of the spines. Because that isn’t shallow at all. And yes for Sizzy and Malec! I never really felt the draw toward Simon and Maia? They just didn’t seem to mesh that well. BUT ENTIRELY EPIC SERIES. Lady Midnight can’t come out soon enough. I’m really looking forward to the new institute. Should be interesting.
Oh just move to Australia, Aine. You know there’s no downside to this anyway. *nods sagely* AND AREN’T THE SPINES THE BEST?!?! I love spine-series art. <3 All series should do this, tbh. Ahem. AND SIZZY. I don't even know what was with Simon and Maia. Ugh. Nope. Actually I don't even like Maia or Jordan ? I always felt they were a filler storyline. Ahem.
LADY MIDNIGGGGGGHT.
This series is yet another one of those “everyone keeps telling me to read it but I haven’t yet” and I feel guilty about it. I haven’t even seen the movie because I don’t like watching movies before I read the books (unless I don’t know they were books first and that’s a whole ‘nother discussion!).
Aww, don’t feel guilty though!! I mean, we bookworms have a LOT to devour, right?!? 😂 I actually saw the movie first for this one. I KNOW. CUE GASP. I almost always try to read the book first, buuuuut…the movie is actually what got me into reading them. XD
I DID NOT THINK I COULD LOVE YOU MORE!!!!
I love this series!! I NEED to reread it! I’ve been watching the show and the first two episodes I was sad because it was so cheesy and meh… But the last few episodes have given me some hope!
I’m supposed to be reviewing the show with the series for newleafbooknook.com which is awesome because I love this world!! I cannot wait for Lady Midnight!!
And I agree with you, I LOVE that Cassandra writes tons of books in this universe… I say “GOOD DAY!” To everyone who thinks it’s ridiculous!
OMG *GIVES YOU CAKE BECAUSE CLEARLY YOU ARE GRAND*
So if I do watch the show I need to persevere past the first few episodes?! I SHALL THEN. 😂
I don’t even understand how some people hate that she writes so many Shadowhunter books. I mean, hello, we don’t get made at contemporary authors for setting all their books in the real world, right????? She has created and AMAZING WORLD and I want a zillion books set there. <333
YES. I agree with all of the above! Simon and Isabelle are <3 and don't get me started on Alec and Magnus. Magnus is EPIC. I would love to have the new covers but I think I'm going to stay with my embarrassing headless ones. Good luck to everyone entering!
MAGNUS IS EVERYTHING. Like he is so glorious I don’t think anyone will ever fully deserve him? But I do ship him and Alec quite fiercely. QUITE FIERCELY, I SAY.
1. I don’t know how to work the internet so… I hope you get this somehow?
2. THIS IS A PERFECT REPRESENTATION OF THE PERFECTNESS OF THESE BOOKS. But I gotta admit I’M TIED BETWEEN SIMON AND MAGNUS ON FAVOURITE CHARACTER!!!
3. Also you are my favourite person on the entire internet and I’d elect you for world domination… But only if I got to eat cake with you 🙂
p.s. I SUPPORT LISTS
p.p.s. I SUPPORT CAPS LOCK
p.p.p.s. I hope you watch/ have watched the TV show so I can agree as you rant about how truly awful it is… Trust me on this one.
I think you worked the internet just fine there. ;D
And I understand the Simon vs Magnus HOPELESS decision. Let’s just have both, yes? YES.
I SUPPORT LISTS OF CAPSLOCK SO I THINK WE SHALL BE FRIENDS. CAKE FOR BOTH OF US! HUZZAH!
I haven’t watched the TV show. 😂 But I will, because I need to see for myself, heheh.
Ahh, too bad I’m not Australian! Sad. Oh well. I have never, ever read a single Cassandra Clare book and I think I need to change that SOON!
YOU DO NEED TO TRY ONE SOMEDAY. THEY CaLL TO YOU, CYNTHIA.
I’m really disappointed I can’t enter. : ( Oh well. : ) Maybe I’ll be Australian when I grow up ; )
(That is actually how quickly my mood changes. Ha ha.)
Anyway, excellent as always, Cait. I love Simon so much, and SIZZY SIZZLES FOREVR. Magnus defies my wordly attempts at praise. Clary is likable but not very interesting. (Like me, tbh). I hope this convinces a ton of people to pick of City Of Bones and get entranced in CC’s superbly supernatural world.
YES BE AUSTRALIAN WHEN YOU GROW UP. *pats shoulder* It’s the best country, tbh. Ahem. And SIZZY FOREVER YES ABSOLUTELY. Magnus always is my favourite…have you read The Bane Chronicles?! I could read like an entire 6 book series about purely Magnus, but at least we have those novellas. 😂 And omg I agree with your analysis of Clary! SHE IS likeable but not interesting. I don’t think she has much development???
YES!!! I’m so glad everyone is properly dressed in the new covers. It was getting kinda awkward there :/ I’ve only read the first 2 (?) books in the series but now I’m thinking I should be finishing it… Thanks for a great review!
IT WAS! Shirtless and headless…I mean, seriously, those poor models.
Man, City of Bones is totally the worst cover in terms of awkwardness… I hated reading it in public! My prof asked me what I was reading and then I had to cringe when I allowed her to see the cover. Goodness knows what she thinks now. I am never taking that book out in public again.
AGREED, ABSOLUTELY. I’m pretty sure I hid that one from my mother when I was reading it several years back. 😂
Actually I haven’t read anything by Cassandra Clare. I love you enthusiastic post very much, Cait! I totally agree with you about your covers. And your comment about nakedness of the previous ones is hilarious.
Eeep! I’m glad you enjoyed the post anyway!! 😂 I really love these new covers so much I COULD HUG THEM BASICALLY.
I am just rediscovering my love for this series.. I just read City of Fallen angels for the first time and neeeeed to know what happens next!
My favourite is Simon as well! Just falling in love with Sizzy at the moment <3.
SIZZY FOR THE WIN I SAY!! *ships them mildly aggressively*
I need to read the series, right now! I’ve seen some Jace quotes and I think I’m going to love him.
There is only love when it comes to Jace. He’s so delightfully horribly wonderful. :’)
YES YES AND YES This post is so accurate I am struggling to breathe. It perfection takes my breathe away!!!!! I dont even know what else to say other than you are perfect for making this post!! Here are my answers for the giveaway question What ebook would you hypothetically like to win? hmmmm… basically any book you would suggest because it is most likely awesome… Any suggestions to help me improve my blog for 2016?!? I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR BLOG!!! cAN i BE YOU????
I ACCEPT ALL ACCUSATIONS OF PERFECTION, MAYA. YOU CLEARLY ARE RIGHT. THAT IS ALL. *ahem*
And zomg I’m really embarrassed about the giveaway questions because that was for my last giveaway. AGHHHH. I changed it now, but yeah I mean (if you’re australian) it doesn’t disqualify you from the comp! BUT YEAH. The prize is these books not an ebook. ahhahah
I love Cassie Clare’s writing and books, at least what I’ve read so far! I’ll still get Lady Midnight even though I haven’t finished TMI or TID yet. And yeah, I like paranormal.
FAVOURITE CHARACTER: Simon!
FAVOURITE SHIP: All the ships.
FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: City of Glass (#3) because OMG IT WAS PERFECT. (I’ve also only read the first four so far, soooo..)
THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: I’m currently reading both, but one doesn’t really outweigh the other. Ask me again when I finish all of them.
VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Werewolves foreverrrrrr. Because I want to turn into a giant dog, okay?
FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: Oh man, I love the pose for Izzy, but I love the colors on Simon’s.
TV SHOW VS MOVIE: Never saw the movie and I’ve only seen the first episode of the show, SO… show. Since, you know, I have nothing else to base my choice off of.
PARANORMAL FTW!! <3 Besides epic fantasy, it totally has to be my favourite of all. *happy sigh*
SIMON <3
And usually I am all for werewolves too, but because of a certain character, I HAVE TO PICK VAMPIRES THIS TIME. hehe. I love all the colours on the new books, right?! They really pop too against the black background. <3
I really needed this list! To be honest, the half naked people on the front covers always drove me away from her books. *hides face* But I’ve been hearing about Clare a lot lately so I’ve been very curious about her writing. And then you said “Sass.” So I think I have to give it a try now. At least for the sass, because one can never say no to sass. The characters all sound good too! I haven’t read a lot of paranormal, but I kind of want to. So I’ll try Clare sometime. 🙂 Thanks!
Oh, and I love all your lovely pictures!
So much sass, Ashley. SO MUCH. Like literally all the characters do is sass each other in the dialogue and it is just about my favourite thing in the universe of EVER. *ahem*
I absolutely love the new set and I MUST get my hands on them soon!
Also, the amount of sass in this series is everything. Like I wish I was only half so witty as the characters in TMI. My wittiness tends to come like weeks later in the shower when I’m rehashing a specific situation, rather than in the moment. Not helpful at all. 😂
Omg I wish I was this witty too. I always get my comebacks that late too *facepalm*
EEEEEEEEEEE. SO MANY COMPS FOR THESE BOOKS. I desperately want to win JUST ONE SET. Gorgeous photography as usual Cait! 😀 Totally agree with Sizzy btw! That’s my fav TMI ship!
ENTER ALL THE THINGS, BRETT. Surely the odds will be in your favour, right??!
Fun fact: I’ve never read this series and had no interest in reading the series BECAUSE THE SHIRTLESS GUY ON THE COVER IS CRINGE WORTHY. I did see the movie, and I loved Simon. And I’ve read a ton of fanfiction for it because the world fascinates me o.O ANYWAYS I’m currently going through The Infernal Devices! I’ve just reread Clockwork Angel, and I NEED TO MOVE IT ALONG AND READ THE REST!
HAHAH OKAY I UNDERSTAND. 😂 I think my mother mightily raised her eyebrows when she saw me reading it. NOW SHE WILL BE APPEASED. (I mean it’s not even a sexy novel really??? Whyyyy the naked guy??) Omg I’ve never read fanfic for it, but that would be fun. ThE WORLD. <3 And I love how there are so many books in the same world. ENDLESS LOVE FOR CASSANDRA CLARE.
Well, I will agree that covers WITH shirts are better than random shirtless torso covers. Dislike those outright. Really everything about the old covers was bad. The spines of these new covers are fabulous too! But the font color- you know, the one that looks like baby food? It’s not good. And I mean, your pictures are stunning, and it makes me like the covers even more… but still not the font color.
And I mean, I trust your opinion on all the things, but I ummm was really, really sick of this series by the end. Please don’t excommunicate me from minionhood, okay? By the end I was just like “yeah, yeah, I get it, let’s move on”. BUT more people agree with you than agree with me, so you’re good 😉
Not going to lie, I just came here to look at the pretty pictures and be a little jealous of your limitless talent.
*nods* Plus getting eyebrow raised from your mother is not pleasant when you’re there trying to convince her that “IT’s NOT EVEN THAT ROMANTIC” Omg. Cover fail. 😂
I shall not excommunicate you, my dear darling Shannon. *pats shoulder* We all have our failings after all. I did think things got a bit tedious at times? But like I was so sucked in over all that was my winning emotion.
Awesome post!! My favourite character is 1818% Simon in the books AND all the adaptations
YES TO SIMON. WHO CAN COMPETE WITH HIS NERDY AWESOME.
As great as TMI is, William Herondale is and always will be my favourite of Cassie’s characters
YAY FOR WILL. I cannot argue his greatness. :’)
Everybody has been either raving about this series, lecturing me on why I have not yet read it or both.
I have such high expectations for this book and this post has made me want to read it even more!
And just look at those covers! *drools* I won’t deny that lovely book covers will attract my money XD
Brilliant post by the way 🙂
*whispers* It’s soooo goooood that’s whyyyyy. Ahem. XD And aren’t beautiful covers such a lure??! I’m hopeless when it comes to a pretty cover.
Ahhhh I won’t enter because I feel like it should go to someone who likes the series :’)
BUT OMG THOSE PHOTOS. GORGEOUS <3 <3 <3 Such a fan of all that beautiful clutter.
Aw, you are so restrained. :’) BUT THANK YOU. I did enjoy taking the photos. 😂 I’m still wondering what my aesthetic is after that post of yours. XD TRYING ALL THE THINGS.
Ok, I’ve read the first three books in the series and I was satisfied with the ending so I didn’t continue and I like TID a little bit more. But this post reminded how much I loved the TMI at the beginning when it came out and… those new covers are waaaaay prettier than the original ones. I mean, they are not bad but these are… better… they look more badass. So yeah, you made me think about the series and how I NEED Lady Midnight on my bookshelf but cannot read it because I haven’t finished TMI. Now I have life crisis. 😀 But I must say I was a big fan of Malec, they are the cutest! And I miss Jace and his sarcasm. Urgh… it seems like you did a great job and I will dive into it again. Preferably with the new set on my bookshelf 😀
AGREED. I only really disliked the first cover of TMI because of the half-naked-dude (that’s just embarrassing to read at home 😂) but I did like the colours a lot…BUT THESE ONES ARE WAY MORE EPIC.
Lady Midnight…coooome to me.
omg I LOVE this series so much it’s not even funny like I’m honestly just DYING for lady midnight to come out! and SAME I shipped sizzy the most out of all of them tbh (and malec) I hope to god the TV show doesn’t ruin things too much but so far I’m really enjoying it (it does have it’s super cheesy/cringe worthy moments but it is ABC)
I AM DYING FOR IT TOO. OMG. THE RELEASE DATE CANNOT COME FAST ENOUGH AFDAKDLSJA. I will see the TV show some time, but the most descriptor I hear of it is “cheesy” which scares me. 😂
This post was a fun read! I’ve been meaning to check out this series and have it as a must read 2016 xD I’ve heard it’s really good and this is only making me curiouser :3
Yes! Yes! The Shadowhunters caaall to you this year!! XD
AHH. You know this is the one series we disagree on Cait! But reading this list makes me want to reread them and see if my thoughts have changed about them. Plus, sassy dialogue and fierce characters are the best. Thanks for sharing and, as always, fabulous post! ♥
BAHAH, Ikr?! Like the seriously one thing we are polar opposites on. 😂
FAVOURITE CHARACTER: SIMON!! With Izzy a close second.
FAVOURITE SHIP: Sizzy. Of course. My two favorite characters together. Perfection.
FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: I don’t know?? I read the first two so long ago. Maybe City of Lost Souls? Yeah, probably.
THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: The Infernal Devices. I have a weakness for historical books.
VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Why is this so difficult? My first instinct was vampires, so I’m going with vampires.
FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Ashes. I LOVE the colors!
TV SHOW VS MOVIE: I haven’t actually seen the movie. And I’ve only seen the first two episodes of the TV show…so no decision. Yet.
AFJDSALKD SIMON FTW. We both obviously have our priorities in order here, Clara *nods sagely* And can there be anything more perfect that Sizzy??!
I had to say vampires even though I usually prefer werewolves because OF SIMON OBVIOUSLY. I SHALL ALWAYS STAND BY SIMON.
TMI fave? Just a TMI fave? I AM THE TMI FAN! *coughs* Sorry, about that…. but if you couldn’t tell, I am a MASSIVE fan of this series. Like so, so much. It’s what got me into blogging actually. I Googled the series and stumbled onto Goodreads.. and well, the rest is history like they say.
My favourite character is definitely Jordan. I know he isn’t a “main” character but damn, I just connected to him. Must be my weakness for certain paranormal creatures… But Simon is a very, very close second. And Magnus.
Thanks for this giveaway opp! I’m not a massive fan of the new covers but they’re growing on me and DAMN THOSE SPINES ARE BLOODY GORGEOUS!
OMGGGG LET US FLAIL TOGETHER RACHEL!! I literally feel like most people are more snarky about it than loving of it?!? SO WE MUST STICK TOGETHER AND FLAIL IN MAGNUS BANE GLITTER UNTIL DAWN. HUZZAH. Ahem. That is awesome it got you blogging, though. :’) Suzanne Collins gets that blame from me.
SIIIIMON. <3
I LOVE THE SPINES THO. They are very pleasing to look at.
I know, right? It gets so much hate and I don’t get why. There are so many worse books out there! AND WE HAVE SARCASM AND SIMON AND SHADOWHUNTING! Hope do they expect us to top that!?
And yesss, Suzanne Collins’ is a genius! Why hasn’t she written more books for us to read!?!?
Are you a TMI fan?! Who is your favourite character?
I didnt get past the first book. I guess Alec is my favorite. because his name is cool
I answered both those questions in the post. 🙂 I think the post kind of concludes I’m a fan… ;D
I’m a fan of the first 3 books of the series and then epilogue of COHF does that count? 😀 I’m more so a fan of TID haha I love that trilogy so much!
These covers are so damn nice.
It counts. *nods* Definitely counts. I felt Clary/Jace stagnated in the last books but OMG I WAS SO THERE FOR SIZZY. I find most people prefer TID, actually?!
Ahhhh I’m so excited by all of these Aus TMI giveaways! I need I need I need! *grabby hands*
I love TMI… but I love TID even more! Will definitely be buying the new covers for that trilogy! I saw them at Dymocks yesterday and they’re BEAUTIFUL! But let’s be real, I’ll probably also buy the new TMI covers too, if I don’t win any of the giveaways. JUST TAKE MY MONEY! TAKE IT *throws money into air*
So many chances to win, amirite?!? WALKER BOOKS WE LOVE YOU. <3 And omg, now YES I need to replace my TID series but I ain't that rich. 😂 So one day maybe...(Although I'm annoyed because my TID books are two tall and one short and the NONE MATCHY MATCHY HURTS ME.)
I AM SO A TMI FAN BUT CASSANDRA CLARE IS….WELL HER MORALS ARE IFFY BUT I’M TOO INVESTED IN HER BOOKS SO
Her morals?!?! YOU GOTTA EXPLAIN. I’M TOO CURIOUS AFTER tHAT. 😂
I read three of the books in high school and I was SUCH a Clary/Jace shipper. But I can’t remember: weren’t they half-siblings or something??? lmao. I miss the wit. It makes me want to continue the series. Did you hear Cassie Clare was sued over the books, btw?! Literally crazy
I hear a lot of weird stuff about Cassandra Clare being sued and all that. Blah. I choose to ignore it? I mean, I’ve heard the plagiarism whispers and all, that but I DO NOT SEE IT. She’s a good writer and I think people are just jealous.
Omg, omg reading the quotes and loving them! I’d previously totally scuffed the series because IDK WHY?! I guess I sometimes choose things to be snooty about regardless of reason? Like chocolate covered fruit. I will NEVER accept chocolate covered fruit! (Unless it’s brookside) Like… either you’re going to be healthy or you’re going to be obesity inducing, YOU DON’T GET TO CHOOSE BOTH!!
..
So maybe I’ll give this series a try.
I LIKE CHOCOLATE COVERED FRUIT. But I’d prefer chocolate covered chocolate tbh. Because I mean, when it comes to chocolate: it’s better not to mess around and to just consume seriously. *nods* Plus fruit isn’t even that healthy really, because it’s high in fructose BUT ANYWAY WHAT AM I SAYING MOVING FORWARD.
READ THIS, DANNI.
IT’S HILARIOUS.
If I could create myself an infinite time bubble in which I could conjure any book I wanted with unlimited time to read them, I would read it NOW! (Which would be like.. not NOW, but now-ish because you really wouldn’t know how long I’d spend in that bubble) but as it stands, it shall be read by me… SOMETIME!
I read all The Infernal Devices and I’m currently reading City of Glass, and it’s good!
I personally prefer The Infernal Devices because I LOVE The Victorian Era, it’s amazing (did I mention I love it?)
I think you miiiiight have mentioned you love it. 😂 OMG BUT THAT’s GREAT THOUGH!!! Okay but I have to ask, then…Will or Jem?!? ;D (I say both, omg.)
IM TEAM WILL ALL THE WAY! But that doesn’t mean I don’t love Jem, he’s so cute and aghhh. I love them both *sigh*
I’m with you on the awkwardness of the random headless people on the old covers, but I have the first two in those covers so my series won’t match if I buy new ones – WHAT DO I DO!?
I don’t know quite how I feel about this series. I adore the world building and every character apart from Clary, who is kinda useless. I’ve started watching the TV series (not sure if you’ve seen it) and it’s so cheesy,. The lines are bad and the acting is bad in places, but I cannot stop watching it.
SUMMON A DEMON TO SWITCH THE COVERS FOR YOU. DO IT THE SHADOWHUNTER WAY. (Omg, this is such bad advice, Cait. Wut even.) Ahem. I’m really happy I own the new set because my old set was in two different sizes and it BROKE MY HEART. 😂 But now I have two sets and omg, I wish postage was cheaper or I’d give them away. Ahem.
I haven’t seen the TV show yet. BUT SOON. I’ve heard it’s cheesy so I’m not rushing into it? Also I really reaaaally love the movie. SO I’m having a hard time letting go. 😂
No! WHY WOULD THEY MAKE IT TWO SIZES?! I think publishers like to screw with us.
It is cheesy, and the actress who plays Clary is pretty bad at points – though I can’t criticise too much because I wouldn’t do a better job. I loved the movie too (I love Lily Collins #GIRLCRUSH), I wish they could have kept the original actors.
THEY DO. PUBLISHERS ARE CRUEL FIENDS SOMETIMES.
And hhe, I hear ya with the criticising of actors! I mean, I criticise them?!? But I would be hopeless.😂 Still…
It’s been quite some time since I read the first three TMI books, I fear I may not like the series anymore.. ARGH. Still, I really wish to have the shippy Sizzy feels, because Izzy was my fave of them all, but the drama between Clary and Jace, I’m just not on board that ship, you know? THE FANDOM WOULD CAST ME OUT ADMITTING THAT. Bah. Still, those covers are gorgeous, although the UK have some rather new beautiful editions too, so maybe I shall raise you those! (Go check them out!) Still, a really great list, impressive encouragement, I might just have to consider them again..
Bahahah, I shall not cast you out. 😂 I was pretty horrified at Clary/Jace for a whiiiiile, but…well I can’t say anything because I don’t know what book you got up to. BUT ANYWAY. You mean the UK ones that are plain but with the symbol? BECAUSE YUS THOSE ARE PRETTY TOO. I like the minimalism. :’)
I’ve been meaning to read these for forever and it’d be nice if I oWNED A COPY OF THE SERIES. : P
WELL ENTER ENTER ASHLEY. (If you’re an Aussie that is 😂) Or else LIBRARIES ARE LIFE.
Darn, I’m not. *flips a table* I’ll get them from the library. At… some… point. XD
I have to admit I didn’t like the first three TMI books too much, but then I started watching the show. I really liked it. And so I thought “fiiine I’ll read City of Fallen Angels”. And then I loved City of Fallen Angels and City of Lost Souls and I’m so anxious for City of Heavenly Fire, because believe it or not I have miraculously avoided major spoilers?? All I know is that there’s some scene with a pie.
•FAVOURITE CHARACTER: Magnus Bane, I cannot tell a lie. I think Simon comes second, though.
•FAVOURITE SHIP: Malec, all the way. But Sizzy is also very close.
•FAVOURITE BOOK IN THE SERIES: Thus far, City of Lost Souls. AGONY.
•THE INFERNAL DEVICES VS THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: I’m on the second book of TID and just finished City of Lost Souls, but so far I have to say TMI because of books #4 and #5. The stronger first book in my opinion was Clockwork Angel though!
•VAMPIRES OR WEREWOLVES: Um, I don’t know, actually! I think maybe Werewolves. But also Vampires.
•FAVOURITE OF THE NEW COVERS: City of Ashes, because of the colors. Or maybe City of Heavenly Fire, like oooh. Also City of Lost Souls. I LIKE THEM ALL AND ALSO THE SPINES ARE SO PRETTY.
•TV SHOW VS MOVIE: Tv Show! I haven’t seen the movie, but (unpopular opinion?) I’m actually really liking the TV Show… hides
OMG GOOD ON YOU FOR AVOIDING SPOILERS!! That is a massive feat in itself, right?! Because the internet isn’t usually very kind about spoilers. *sighs at the internet* But aahhhhh, I LOVED them all, but gave, I think book 3?? Only 3-stars, and the other first two only got 4 but then it was FIVE STARS FOR THOSE LAST DARLINGS. So I definitely think they get better as they go along.
MAGNUS THO. <3 GOOD CHOICE.
Bahah, don't hide about the TV show!! I want to see it...I just need tiiiiime. (But the actors in the movie version are my darlings. <3)
Aww, if only I lived in Australia! Can I move there, like now, just to enter the giveaway? But never mind. I will still get round to these books at some point, because I’ve had too many people scream at me to read them now. And, judging by your review of the first book, I’m really going to like them. Sarky-ness = a happy Lara-bunny
Thanks for the recommendation, Cait!
YUS YOU DO THAT, LARA. The drop bears won’t get you if you don’t stay in one spot for too long. #legitAdvice
I love love love this post. It has made me want to go and read the entire of TMI again because, well, because of all the reasons you listed! The characters are some of my favourites ever, they’re all so… themselves, and I love it. And aw, the ships! I ship them all. Happily ever afters all round, please and thank you. Oh and the new covers are gorgeous. SO much better than the old ones!
I wan to re-read it toooooo. GAHHHHH. But, omg, there are so many books to read and my TBR is about to fall on my head, so I should probably attend to it first. 😂 But omg, yes. SHIP ALL THE THINGS!
Great to see you flailing over this series Cait! I’ve only read the first 2, so I don’t know if I have a favourite character. I guess I quite liked Isabelle for her snark? You make me want to read the rest asap!
SQUEEEE. I AM GLAD, JEANN. I HOPED I WOULD BE CONVINCING. 😂
I read the first book ages ago and didn’t really like it, but I’ve been thinking of giving this series a shot again because so many people enjoy it!
~Sara
I actually originally DNF’d the first book if it makes you feel better. 😂 Then I saw the movie, got the book back from the library…and promptly turned into a rabid fan and devoured all the rest. XD
The new covers are SERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the illustrations and how each book is a character. I love that even the Infernal Devices covers now match. THEY ARE SO PRETTY I WANT TO STROKE THEM EVERYDAY. My fave character is and always will be Jace, King of Sass! Thank you for the giveaway <3
I AGREE. THEY ARE SO PRETTY THEY MUST BE CUDDLED. <3 And Jace is too epic, omg, everything that comes out of his mouth is so sassily perfect. :')
My favourite character is definitely Magnus!!!!!!!!!
Rose :3
The reason being because he has ALL THE SASS *runs around like a maniac* ALL THE SASS!
Rose :3
I read the first book in TMI years ago, but tbh I was not a fan. I think that also had to do with my picking it not because I thought it sounded great because everyone raved about it. I have since learned my lesson. But! Your post has now sold me on the series and not just because the new designs are freaking gorgeous. I love a good series and haven’t fell in love with one since…2012? Hoping I love this just as much as you and all the other fans. Thanks for the giveaway, lovely 🙂
YAASSSS to all the reasons!! TMI will always be special for me because the books made me love reading YA again. I had stumbled across THG and Twilight, but TMI sealed the deal. I love the complexity of the characters and their humor and wit. Cassie is such an amazing writer and THANK YOU for agreeing to write EIGHTEEN shadowhunter books. 1-6books series and 4-3 books series. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I keep hearing such wonderful things about Lady Midnight, and I can’t wait to read it! The new covers are starting to grow on me, and the matching spines are gorgeous. I ship Sizzy so hard too! Malec is probably my second favorite too. 🙂 Great post, Cait <3
OKAY so I’ve seen this series a lot, but never read it. I shall now traipse off to the library to stalk them because they look fah-bu-lous. And definitely just entered that thingymabob.
ALSO CAIT! I TAGGED YOU IN A…TAG…THINGY. Yeah. “The Sound of My Thinking Tag”…where you write about your thinkings and what your Brain does when you accidentally forget to keep it on its leash and it runs away and so on. It’s wonderful and I can’t wait to see what you have to say about it. Have fun! xD
Here are the rules: http://carolinemeek.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-sound-of-my-thinking-tag-and-army.html
omg Cait I looooooove this post. Where to start? well… let’s start by saying I love this series, then your pics of the new covers are just great! and of course the new covers are indeed divine. It’s like falling in love with the series all over again.
Oh how I need these covers in my life! Please no one else enter. Please. I’m old and don’t have much in life besides my books, so please don’t deny me the pleasure of owning such beautiful books.
Or Cait will get violent. Oh she will. She’s like an angry cat.
In the book series I loved Izzy. She was tough, determined and so incredibly independent. But they’ve over sexualised her in the TV series which makes me sad, she doesn’t need all that going on, she’s so awesome in her own right. In the TV series, I’ll have to say Alex. Not only is he HOT, but he’s the most natural on screen.
Oh no, I’ve officially reached cougar town *runs off sobbing*
YES YES YES. YES TO THIS SERIES. YES TO THOSE PHOTOS. YES TO ALL THE THINGS. I love TMI and ARENT YOU EXCITED FOR LADY MIDNIGHT BECAUSE I AM. Okay, okay, do you see what you make me do, Cait? You make me go all wild with the hospitalization.
I definitely prefer the new covers, because they kept the vibe of the old ones while, in an act of generosity, finally giving heads to people. Also, THE SPINES.
I’ve only read the first three books of TMI (plus I was a complete idiot given that I basically spoilt myself “City of Glass” before reading it) but I’m definitely going to read the next three books (I want more Sizzy!) and start TID.
Also, you clearly don’t miss a lot by not watching the TV show. In my opinion, although the fifth episode was better, the first four were terrible. Sometimes I feel like the scenarists haven’t even understood the basics of the characters’ personalities (I mean, you don’t have to read the books a hundred times to know that Isabelle is supposed to be tough and Jace is supposed to be snarky)…
YAYYYY FOR GIVING HEADS TO PEOPLE. THEY ARE SO KIND. hehe. And spine love for sure. <3 Tbh, I think ALL book series should have epic spine art, right?! I mean, that's what most of us get to stare at on our shelves the most...
I've heard that if I'm going to watch the show, I have to be patient and persist. 😂 SO I WILL. just...I have other shows I want to get to first (like Supernatural my daaaaarling. <333) Ahem. If they mess up Jace's snark though?! I MEAN WHAT IS LEFT IF NOT JACE'S SNARK?!?!
Great blog post! TMI is amazing and people should definitely watch it! Also, because of Jace. I mean, helllloooo, it’s Jace.
I’M LISTENING. I AM. *nods* 😂 Although I reeeally loved Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace in the TMI movie…so I have to get that out of my brain first. 😂😂
I love TMI, and am yet to work on Infernal Devices. SImon is totally my favourite character in the series, It sucks that this is only for Australians XD ! the book covers look so good! The series is really good, each book holding its own charms and cliff hangers. I absolutely hated going through the Jonathan-Jace-Clary scenario!ugh! it was SO unbearable!
Eeep, sorry about the giveaway!! XD BUT YES SIMON IS EVERYTHING BASICALLY. When i first started I thought he’d be the best friend who was kind of forgotten because he’s a dorky human?!? BUT NO HE IS SO IMPORTANT AND BASICALLY EVERYTHING. <3
I thought he would be sidelined too, but he sure turned out dazzling!! XD I like both the guys who got cast as Simon, in the movie and the series! The rest of the characters in the series are meh! :/ questionable,
Also I tagged you for a challenge. Hope you don’t mind!
https://cinderzena.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/3-quote-challenge-2-day-2/
Have fun!
OH MY GOODNESS CAIT!! YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE SHADOWHUNTERS SHOW YET?! I HAVE FEELS! MANY FEELS AND I NEED OT SHARE THEM WITH YOU!!
I’M SENDING THE FIRST FIVE EPISODES HOME WITH YOUR SISTER FOR YOU!!
YES I AM A SLACKER. But tbh, I’m not even caught up on Supernatural at the moment either. *cries* WHAT EVEN IS MY LIFE. Ahem. Awww, you’re too nice. <3 :')
You must mug your sister for the episodes tonight!!
Don’t worry about supernatural either. I haven’t watched for ages. I get the feeling that one of the writers read the Gone series and enjoyed a little too much, the whole “Darkness” thing and whatnot.
TELL HER TO COUGH tHEM UP!! SHE’S WITHHOLDING FROM ME.😂
Omg I didn’t make the connection between Gone and the Darkness…truuuue. I was actually sad because didn’t we already do this with Lilith?
I have never read this series which is why I so desperately want to win it!!! I love young adult fantasy and can see myself falling in lvoe with this world.
Curious Kitten >^.^<
May the odds be in your favour then. ;D And omg, it is SUCH an easy world to fall in love with and be totally swallowed by. <333
These new covers are great!
I think the whole dynamic that Jace and Clary have is so adorable. They’re the perfect couple! I had a few problems with some of the characters? and some of Clare’s…controversies but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the series. I think Malec is amazing and all but SIZZY OH GOD SIZZY MAKES MY HEART BURN. Fingers crossed I win this giveaway! Also, the old covers were vvvvv awkward. Half naked Jace on the CoB cover? No thanks.
I’ve been wanting to read this series for a while now. You’ve inspired me to bump it up my list. I really enjoyed the movie. I’d really like to read the books. ^ ^
The movie was soooo good. !! I’m glad you liked it too! 😀
I LOVE THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS SO MUCH <333 I'm actually currently re-reading the series!!
YAYYY GO YOU!!! I wish I had time to re-read them. There are so many books out there demanding our attention, right?!?😜
I know, there are so many books that I haven’t read yet that I really should be reading, but I can’t resist re-reading my favorites! And with Lady Midnight coming out in March, I wanted to refresh my memory of the shadowhunter world.
Cait this post is golden! I love TMI! My fave of the revamped covesr is the same as yours because Izzy DOES look super BAD-ASS in there! She’s also my fave character because she’s a FREAKING BAD-ASS, does her own thing, doesn’t give a crap about what others say, and fights IN HEELS! (which I could NEVER DO for the life of me!) Oh and #Sizzy is my OTP! Omg I just can’t get enough of Sizzy! They’re polar opposites of each other. Izzy: beautiful, confident Shadowhunter in heels and Simon: the geeky comic book lover BFF forever stuck in the friendzone. But they mesh together perfectly! I love how awkward they were with each other at first and how they got through that awkwardness into the relationship that they have now. I loved City of Heavenly Fire the most because it really was an epic conclusion. The ending broke me though because #Sizzy. *Sniff*. Anyway, yet another great post! Cheers! 😀
PS. I was never a #Clary girl. I’ve always been #Izzy since book one. 😀
I LOVE IZZY SO MUCH. SHE IS LITERALLY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FICTIONAL FEMALES OF EVER. *screams happiness* And I do so love the greens. <3 And I think Simon and Izzy is the best ship to sail. The BEST tbh. That CoHF ending though....Simon precious darling. <3 My favourites always get the most tragedy.😭😂
I know! Poor Simon! Well, at least he became a SPOILER ALERT: Shadowhunter by Tales of Shadowhunter Academy, although Sizzy experienced quite a strain in their relationship at that time. Nevertheless, #Sizzy FOREVER!!! <3
PS. Have you seen the Shadowhunters TV show? I know some people have been grumbling about it
because it isn't a carbon copy of the books, but I swear the latest episodes have become A-MAZING! Not to mention the cast is perfect, especially Alberto who plays Simon. He is so on point! I hope you do watch it soon. Oh and it has already been renewed for SEASON 2! AND THE SHOWRUNNERS PROMISED US MORE SIZZY IN THE FUTURE! AHHHHHH! 😀
I haven’t seen the show but I HONESTLY MEAN TO. I just…gah, time??! I’m like so pressed for time this year for some reason, bleh, I do want to see it though! I loved the movie, so I kind of have to tell myself that this is going to be different and be okay with that. 😂
I totally understand. I’m a little behind on my Summer reading myself, tbh! And yes, it’s a lot different from the movie but I’m pretty sure it’ll grow on you soon. 😀