Barbara S. (barbsis) - , reviewed on 11/15/2010 + 1076 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

It jumps right into the story and oh what a beginning. Tessa is kidnapped by two old ladies who force her to Change and then attempt to foist her off on the Magister. Lucky for Tessa, she is rescued from the evil sisters by Will and his gang of Shadowhunters. All of this in the first 50 pages, just imagine what will happen in the next 428!

Tessa is brought to the Institute along with Will, Jem and the others. Tessa is not a Shadowhunter but quickly finds herself drawn to both Jem and Will. Jem is an enigma, surprisingly insightful and mature for a teenager. On the other hand, Will is a complete mystery. He flashes hot and cold without apparent reason.

The story is filled with danger for the Shadowhunters and Tessa specifically. She is something different and special that the Magister will do anything to possess. The Shadowhunters are drawn into a war against the vampires, demons, warlocks and even an automaton army. This is action packed from start to finish. An interesting novel with something different from the typical urban fantasy offerings. I do wonder why Will ends up at Magnus Bane's door. hmmm, interesting development.

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