The family dynamic between the Blackthorn’s was also a big aspect of this novel and I loved the relationship that they all had with each other. Another example of the interesting and unique cast of Lady Midnight. The fact she followed all the rules really appealed to me, especially in the Shadowhunter world where everyone makes such rash decisions and acts impulsively.

I felt she was too ignorant and stubborn and just in-your-face, contrary, I loved Christina Rosales, an 18-year old residing in the LA Institute to observe the difference between their Shadowhunter culture and Mexico’s. Emma was a bad ass heroine but I still had trouble liking and relating to her. Usually, Cassie has the boys cracking jokes but this time it was Emma, and Julian was the sensitive one. There was also role reversal between the two MC’s. Julian and Emma were nothing special in a good way, unlike Jace and Clary or Tessa, they were just normal shadow hunters with no special abilities other than a big dilemma and a big family. However, the plot never lost focus on the characters and I believe that this is what really made the book.Ĭlare had written by far the most interesting and developed characters in all of the Shadowhunter universe. The main plot was a murder mystery, dealing with why Emma’s parents died tje way they did, but I felt it was empty and didn’t really give any defined answers. It lacked that “special something” and I felt that at times it dragged.

It had the perfect balance between romance, character development, and plot action but I do think that it was the downfall of the novel. The plot was definitely well thought out and carefully planned. The audience is also introduced to new aspects too, such as The Scholomance, an elite Shadowhunter school, and the law against Parabatai falling in love. Ty, one of the Blackthorn siblings struggles with a mental disorder and there is even a bisexual character. Mental illness and sexuality is explored amongst the characters. Lady Midnight delves deeper into the Shadowhunter world and touches on more mature and darker subjects.

Also much to my enjoyment, Clare was still able to make me love even with such a deep story. Each character was given a voice and the plot flowed smoothly. The book was alot more grounded and fleshed out. Right away, I noticed improvements in Cassandra Clare’s writing compared to her other novels. However, I recommend it because they are great books and it enhances the experience of Lady Midnight. It is great that Lady Midnight can be read without having to have read the other Shadowhunter series. Cassandra Clare didn’t let me down and by the end of the novel, I just wanted more. I was so eager to be a part of the Shadow world again and the demon hunting, plot twists, and witty humour that came with it. Lady Midnight is the first installment in the highly anticipated trilogy, The Dark Artifices, by Cassandra Clare.

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