Many people have read Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters novels. It has become a worldwide sensation. Many have started fandoms ,fan pages and fan art. There has even been a TV series and movie made from her books. Now, if you want to enter the world of Shadowhunters, do you know which series to start with?
Well, you knew not worry. This guide is to help new readers on what order you should read her books. This guide may differ from others, but it is based on personal experience.
1: The Mortal Instruments Series
I would highly suggest reading this series first.
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
The books are also written by
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4: The Bane Chronicles
This book is also written by Sarah Rees Brennan and
For the Book: https://amzn.to/34oLcD5
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.
For the Boxset: https://amzn.to/3h14oMd For Lady Midnight: https://amzn.to/2Wwbi2C For Lord of Shadows: https://amzn.to/3ra52vI For Queen of Air and Darkness: https://amzn.to/2KHWxHe
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,
For the book: https://amzn.to/34s6ks3
If you would like all three books (the Bane Chronicles, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy and Ghosts of the Shadow Market): https://amzn.to/3h2w0Rg
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.
For the Red Scrolls of Magic: https://amzn.to/38gUvWR For the Lost Book of the White: https://amzn.to/3p2XlFG
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.
For Chain of Gold: https://amzn.to/2LKaJjz For Chain of Iron (Pre-order for now): https://amzn.to/38lKGXw
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.
It was also written by Joshua Lewis and illustrated by various people.
It is a perfect gift for fans of Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters World.
For the Book: https://amzn.to/2WwQyYs
10:Manga / Graphic Novels
The Mortal Instruments:
Artist: Cassandra Jean
Book 1: https://amzn.to/3pblE4v Book 2: https://amzn.to/3nMr6KV Book 3: https://amzn.to/3rflN8D Book 4: https://amzn.to/2KJp92T
The Infernal Devices:
Artist:
Book 1: https://amzn.to/38kzHxz Book 2: https://amzn.to/2KnIffb Book 3: https://amzn.to/34sU9LC
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