I got a sample of the book which contains the introduction and the first chapter and I must say:I doubt that I will ever read the rest. It could be possible, but I doubt it. By the way I will not even attempt to hide any spoilers. So now let's look at the parts of this book I read: Introduction: The introduction alone reads as though the author is pretty delusional about her characters and that he level of education in terms of folklore and mythology is rather limited.She starts the introducti...

Shadowhunters and Downworlders is a deeply insightful collection of essays by various authors reviewing the Immortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare. Cassandra Clare edited this collection as well as does the introduction. Each author takes a character or aspect of the book(s) and breaks it down to it core essence then rebuilds it to become part of the whole. I believe this book would best be described as a companion to the Immortal Instruments Series. Although you could read this separate...

3 Out of 5 Stars First of all, I didn't expect this to be essays, that was kind of a shock and that ruined the first two or three essays for me. To be fair they weren't all that entertaining but still. I enjoyed some of the essays though, but some of them were boring and just unnecessary to me. It was nice to hear other authors views on the books and I loved Sarah Brannens writing.

Shadowhunter/Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader is Shadowhunting 101 at it's finest. If you were to take a course on Shadowhunting and Downworlders, I would venture to guess this book is what the class would be made up off. Shadowhunters and Downworlds is an interesting anthology that brings together authors who not only talk about various subjects and topics that are found within Cassie's books, they support what they're saying with quotes and references found through the The Mortal Inst...

This Ends Right Nowsung to "It Ends Tonight" by All American RejectsCassandra Clare! You piss me off! You really get on my last nerve!Your stupid books! Your stupid plots!I can't explain the fail at all.The trees are used upMy mind is screwed upMaybe it's best I leave this alone.A weight is lifted With this reviewI give the final blow.When I choose to read thisPlease shoot me dead.Not even editing Would make this rightIt's too late to try This ends right now.

Originally posted: Confessions of an Opinionated Book GeekI am a huge fan of “The Mortal Instruments.” I ate up all the books, root for Jace and Clary till the end and am obsessed with all things Simon. I’m not really sure what I was expecting when I picked up this book. I probably just read “Shadowhunters” and was like REQUEST! I’ve actually had this PDF sitting on my computer for awhile and haven’t gotten to it. I’ve been looking through it on and off for the last week or so and have to say I

What I ultimately have to say in my reflections about "Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader" may take quite a bit of time. So sit back, get cozy, grab a cup of your favorite drink (in my case for the moment, it's hot cocoa), and maybe put on some mood music (I'm currently playing Depeche Mode's "Strangelove", but I have a wide variety of tunes on my playlist at the moment, and it's just being random). I kind of want to create a relaxing environment for those who come acros...

4.25What a delightful surprise!I thought it was kinds the shadowhunter's codex, but nooSo... I really liked this book, what I think of it, I think about honestly because for me it has a really kinda "harsh" reviews and Cassie it's like meh, it doesn't have so much Shadowhunter content, but if you just want to geo out a little without really get out of the shadowhunter book THIS IS IT

When you think of The Mortal Instruments, do you think, wow, this is such a hard-hitting series of such high literary value that it deserves an entire book of scholarly analysis? No? Me neither, which is why most of the essays in this collection reflecting on Cassandra Clare’s books didn’t work for me. A few authors, like Sarah Rees Brennan, get it right, but the majority of these ‘contributions’ seemed to be like written from the perspective of an English lit major doing a term paper on Shakesp...

A very informative read.The Mortal Instruments series is one of my fave series ever! and reading this guide book have widen my knowledge about shadowhunters and downworlders. Moreover, Cassandra Clare further explained some things about the characters from their personalities to the weapons they use. You would know more about your favorite characters in this guide book. I recommend it to all TMI fans out there!

I love Cassandra Clare books. I love her characters, her world, her writing, her hand at knee-slappingly funny snark. (I also love Jace and Will -- eeeeeeeeeeee! -- but I can refrain from gushing like a mad fangirl to make a point LOL.) And I love that she writes so much about the Shadowhunter world because I love reading it! JUST WANTED TO SAY SO. Cassie, as long as you keep writing, I'll keep reading! Promise (: xoxo ♥

Come on! Can everyone stop with the whole 'Cassie, the shadowhunters are getting old.' people write because they like there writing. And anyone else who reads it is a bonus! Stop getting angry, we write so we can read, it has nothing to do with other people. and i'm actually quite excited for this book. Stop ruining it for me.

Shadowhunters and DownworldersWell, this was so not what I expected.

The researcher in me loved the analyzing of the shadowhunter novels by other authors. Enough of a shadowhunter book to get me through till May when the next novel comes out.

Find this review at Scott Reads It**Thank you so much to SmartPop/BenBella Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a honest review**The Lineup:Cassandra Clare , Holly Black , Kate Milford , Diana Peterfreund, Sara Ryan , Scott Tracey,Robin Wasserman, Kendare Blake,Gwenda Bond, Sarah Rees Brennan,Rachel Caine, Sarah Cross, Kami Garcia, Michelle Hodkin, and Kelly Link.The Review: It took a lot of talented and amazing people to make Shadowhunters and Downworlders great. I'm really impre

Really 1.5 stars (Cassandra Clare just be thankful that Robin Wasserman wrote a kick ass essay)To see full review click here: http://yalbookbriefs.blogspot.com/201...Love The Mortal Instruments or are morbidly curious how anyone could write a critical essay about them or how much they love incest? Then read this book.Honestly, I probably wouldn't have read this had I not heard about the infamous incest essay.Yes, there's an essay on incest and how great it is.And yep, that's what the essay is re...

It was fun to read these essays, a short dive back into the world of shadowhunters and downworlders; my favourite world and my favourite characters.

Am I the only one excited for this? Psh, whatever,you'll all go see the movie when it comes out and jump right back on the Mortal Instruments bandwagon. If you hate it so much then ignore it, let the rest of is who will always want more shadowhunter stuff love it and we can all live together in peace.

1. Unhomely Places - Kate Milford ⭐⭐2. The Art Of War - Sarah Cross ⭐⭐⭐ 3. Sharper Than A Seraph Blade - Diana Peterfreund ⭐⭐⭐4. When Laws Are Made To Be Broken - Robin Wasserman ⭐⭐5. Simon Lewis: Jewish, Vampire, Hero - Michelle Hodkin ⭐⭐⭐⭐6. Why The Best Friend Never Gets The Girl - Kami Garcia ⭐⭐⭐7. Botherly Love - Kendare Blake ⭐⭐⭐8. Asking For a Friend - Gwenda Bond ⭐⭐⭐9. (Not) For Illustration Purposes Only - Rachel Caine ⭐⭐⭐✨10. The Importance of Being Malec - Sara Ryan ⭐⭐⭐⭐11. Villains,

I'm actually very happy that Cassandra is coming out with more Shadowhunter stuff. I mean, a lot of series end to early and you want to know what happened next, but their are no more books or whatever. It just kind of leaves that world hanging by a thread in your brain until finally the thread unravels and breaks, making the series no-so memorable. But Cassandra is wanting her books, her world, her characters to live on in our hearts and minds. She is writing to tell a story, and her story is bi...