GivernyReads Guide to Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters Books

1: The Mortal Instruments Series

I would highly suggest reading this series first. This series is Cassandra Clare’s main series. Also, reading the other books will just spoil the plot for these books. There are many things that happen in this series that are needed in other series.

The series begins with City of Bones. It is followed by City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls and City of Heavenly Fire.

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2: The Infernal Devices Series

This series may not be about the main characters in the Mortal Instruments series, but it has an equally important part in the Shadowhunters world. This series explains the history of some characters in other books. You can however begin with this series and then read the Mortal Instruments. That is fine.

As long as the Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices are both read before the other books. That is the important part.

This series begins with Clockwork Angel. It is then followed by Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess.

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3: Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy

This book is a collection of short stories written about the Shadowhunter Academy. The short stories are based on the aftermath of the Mortal Instruments. Parts of the book from the aftermath of the Infernal Devices. So, once you’re read the Mortal Instruments and the Infernal Devices, this is the book to read. It is not necessary to read it, however it will help when reading the other series.

The books are also written by Sarah Rees Brennan , Maureen Johnson and Robin Wasserman.

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4: The Bane Chronicles

This book is also a collection of short stories. It is based on the life of Warlock, Magnus Bane. It is not necessary to read this book, but it does contain much information about the life of Bane. You can read it after the Mortal Instruments, but before the Eldest Curse series.

This book is also written by Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson.

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5: The Dark Artifices Series

This series is based on the aftermath of the Mortal Instruments Series. It is however based on a new set of characters. The main characters from the Mortal Instruments will still be in this series.

You can read this before the Bane Chronicles. However, I do suggest you read the Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy.

The series starts with Lady Midnight. It s followed by Lord of Shadows and Queen of Air and Darkness.

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6: Ghosts of the Shadow Market

This book is another collection of short stories. It is based on the Shadow Market and how it affected the lives of the Shadowhunters.

I would read this book only after reading the Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy and the Dark Artifices Series.

This book is also written by Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman and Kelly Link.

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7: The Eldest Curses

This series follows Alex Lightwood and Magnus Bane in the aftermath of the Mortal Instruments.

I would highly suggest reading the Bane Chronicles before beginning this series.

This book is also written by Wesley Chu.

The series starts with The Red Scrolls of Magic. It is followed by the Lost Book of the White.

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8: The Last Hours

This series is the sequel to the Infernal Devices Series. However, I suggest you read the other books first. Many things that happen in this book are explained in others.

This series begins with the book, Chain of Gold. It is to be followed by Chain of Iron.

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9: The Shadowhunter Codex

This book is not necessary to read. It is a fan book. It is the codex spoken about in all these books. The book has writing from different Shadowhunters.