I have read a multitude of reviews based on this book, some positive some negative. People, based on the many reviews, either really hated it or loved it. I for one, did enjoy the book.
From the very first page, author Cassandra Clare drew me into the book until I was hooked. Admittedly, That didn't take very long. Some aspects of the plot weren't so original but other main aspects were unique. The world she created was indeed imaginative and alluring.
In the world she created, she has:
Kick ass Vampires,
A new take on werewolves,
Warlocks, (the half demon half human spawn)
The Fey (fairies that are half angel half demon),
Demons (obviously)
Shadow Hunters(Nephilium) amongst others *ahem ahem Silent Brothers*
The shadow hunter thing did ooze with coolness, with the whole slaying demons and all that. I mean half angel and half human that can kick some demon ass! It doesn't get much better than that.
The story is full of action and unsuspected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A fast paced book And yes, there is some bits added for dramatic effect, but isn't that better? If the book drawled on slower than a snail's pace, I would personally want to throw the book at the wall in irritation.
To be honest, I did guess quite a few twist right but it was fun trying to figure out what was going to happen because most of the time, Cassie doesn't go for the obvious. It's quite shameful the satisfaction I felt when I got something right. *Enter victory dance with moves I cannot personally do here*. I think that guessing the plot twists was all part of the wonderful experience. It's a story world I'd love to live in. Cassie writes the book beautifully; the reader not only reads the story as it goes along, but they feel as they are there living it. A unique talent.
All the characters had depth to them, especially Clarissa fray's (the main character) love interest, shadowhunter Jace wayland(who all the fan girls drool over). Clary coped with the situation very well, her state of denial was short and sweet which kept the book moving forward.
I would say the bad villain of the book wasn't the stereotypical bad guy. He wasn't all "I'll kill you and everyone you ever knew!" Type of villain. He wanted to do something he believed in though it wasn't right. Wasn't very terrifying but Cassie did manage to make me annoyed at Valentine. I hope the next two contain more evilness!
Overall, a brilliant read for me.
5/5 :)
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