“All the stories are true.”

As Clary Fray’s 16th birthday approaches, her life is swiftly turned upside down. Clary soon realizes that nothing is as it seems in New York City. Shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, warlocks, demons, and angels take hold of her vision.

Her mother isn’t who she says she is and Clary is about to follow in her footsteps. In such a strange new environment, Clary encounters new friends and foes. Together, Clary, Jace, Simon, Isabelle, and Alec seek to find Clary’s missing mother, as she faces a world full of demons and angels. The stakes are high, the Mortal Cup has fallen into the wrong hands, and Clary is the answer to it all.

This paranormal fantasy series is phenomenal. Cassandra Clare writes of great imagery, humor, and blinding romance. This novel is the perfect dance between light and dark. Although I usually do not like reading in the third person, this book had me at the edge of my seat with the action and great characters.

The City of Bones is an absolute depiction of lies, secrets, betrayal, and palpable love. I was truly transfixed into another realm and I would rate this book and the others a 10/10.