Cassandra Clare
Kindle Edition | Pages: 78 pages Rating: 4.1 | 21682 Users | 2131 Reviews
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| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy #1 |
| Characters: | Alexander "Alec" Lightwood, Jonathan "Jace" Wayland, Isabelle "Izzy" Sophia Lightwood, Magnus Bane, Catarina Loss, Clarissa "Clary" Fray, George Lovelace, Vivianne Penhallow, Julie Beauvale, Beatriz Mendoza, Jon Cartwright, Delaney Scarsbury, Marisol Garza, Elaine Lewis, Simon Lewis |
| Setting: | New York City, New York,2008(United States) Alicante, Idris,2008 |
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Okay...so the book focuses on Simon.
Simon being the main character was probably one of the few highlights for me in what was otherwise a very 'meh' book.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, let me explain:
- Meh refers to ice-cream that isn't blow-your-mind yummy but isn't disgusting either
- It can be used to talk about that one relative of yours you only see at the annual family BBQ
- It's the word Harry Potter fans use to describe characters like Ernie Macmillan or Hannah Abbott...or Hufflepuff in general (no offense at all to any Hufflepuff lovers! It's a great house.)
To sum up: if something is 'meh' it just is. It doesn't make you ecstatic, it doesn't wow you, and it also doesn't make you upset/annoyed. It conveys complete indifference.
I love Cassie Clare's writing. But I feel like the Shadowhunter concept has been dragged out as far as it can go. It feels sort of...boring, you know, reading a book full of characters I've already read about in six books (not counting the other novellas/spin-offs).
Do I need to rehash Isabelle and Simon's relationship?
Nope. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
Do I need to be told again how much of an adorable dork Simon is?
Nope. Been there, done that, got the $5 souvenir.
Do I need to be reminded that Simon and Clary are great as friends?
Nope. Been there, done that, saw him get rejected, got a box of tissues.
Do I need even more explanations of how the Shadowhunter world is run?
No. Just...no.
Seeing that this series is centered on a Simon who has completely lost is memory (six books worth, I might add) we, the reader, are forced to take a trip back down memory lane. Nearly every chapter is full of déjà vu moments that are a little tiring at times.
It just doesn't feel like a unique book about Simon. It kind of feels like Cassie re-wrote City of Bones, except the main character has memory issues, is male, and is not a redhead.
Hopefully the next few books in this spin-off take the plot to higher levels and really bring home a new tale that truly showcases the Simon we know and love :)
Pre-reading review:
Simon's getting his own book, guys!
After everything the poor guy's been through in The Mortal Instruments series, he deserves to have a whole library dedicated to him. It's about time he got his chance in the spotlight!
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| Title | : | Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy (Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy #1) |
| Author | : | Cassandra Clare |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 78 pages |
| Published | : | February 17th 2015 by Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Short Stories. Paranormal. Urban Fantasy. Novella. Vampires |
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Ratings: 4.1 From 21682 Users | 2131 ReviewsPiece Containing Books Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy (Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy #1)
updated: 06/27/14WE HAVE THE TITLE!!!! Tales From The Shadowhunter Academy This one goes after CoHF, right? I can't believe it. Simon.... my baby is gonna be a Shadowhunter. My emotions are out of control right now.I need this, I want this more than anything. YEAH!!!! I AM SO EXCITED.Please, Cassandra, give us more details and a release date and the book!!!I don't care if people think Cassie is going too far.None of this is fair. It isn't fair that part of your life was ripped from you. It's not fair that you were ripped away from me. I'm so angry Simon. ISABELLE AND SIMON :3aww so many feelings comes to me with the reading this novel, the memories of the first time I read City of Bones.!As I love the world of Shadowhunters!This novel is great !, a very good start, where we know the Shadowhunters Academy and Simon's initiation on that world. Where I can see again that wonderful personality that
WTF Clare?Another one.Will you ever stop?I'm starting to wonder if this is an addiction. Do you need to go to Shadowhunter rehab?
Why does she keep doing this to us? And the question is, do we really need more books in the Shadowhunter univers? Actually I am not a hater, I started off liking the Shadowhunter books but as time went buy I found a lot of clichés and boring parts in them. Now, you must think that I'm going to send CC to hell and all that crap but actually, no.I read Vacations from Hell, which is a book full of short stories about how a holiday can go bad, and Clare wrote a novella in it. Surprise, surprise I
I said I wouldn't let Cassandra screw me over again, yet here I am.So, let me tell you I was absolutely happy when Cassie announced these short stories were coming out because we were going to see how Simon may become a Shadowhunter if he survives the Ascend.Anyhow, here we see how Simon struggles with not remembering everything that happened and we also see how difficult is for everyone else. They, who love him so much and expect him to remember a little more everyday, but that doesn't happen
Seriously, this is getting out of control!
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