City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)
by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 1.2M reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 485 pages.
About City of Bones
When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cassandra Clare |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 485 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 1,154,031 |
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What genre is City of Bones?
City of Bones is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is City of Bones worth reading?
Based on 1.2M reader ratings, City of Bones has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is City of Bones?
City of Bones has 485 pages.
Who wrote City of Bones?
City of Bones was written by Cassandra Clare. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for City of Bones?
The ISBN-13 for City of Bones is 9781416914280.0.
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