City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments Book 1
Cassandra Clare's City of Bones (2007) is a dark fantasy and vampire fiction novel. It takes readers to New York and New York City in 2007. It features Clary, Isabelle and Jace. Readers will find themes of Demonology, magic, the Mortal Instruments Series and shadowhunters.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, and 979 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 39 editions across 3 languages.
At about 512 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About City of Bones
Clary Fray is seeing things : Vampires in Brooklyn and werewolves in Manhattan. Irresistibly drawn by a group of sexy demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of new york city - and the dangers of forbidden love.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2008 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote City of Bones?
City of Bones was written by Cassandra Clare and first published in 2007.
What genre is City of Bones?
It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy, Vampire Fiction, Demons & Devils and Horror.
How long is City of Bones?
The median edition has 512 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to City of Bones?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dreams of Gods & Monsters, Black Spring and Days of Blood and Starlight.
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