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City of Bones

Cassandra Clare (2007)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages512 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads4.06/5 (2186180)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilySelf-DiscoveryHumorHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Demon HunterMysterious Hero

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Urban FantasyHidden IdentityFish out of WaterForbidden LoveVampiresComing of AgeFound FamilyReluctant HeroMentor FigureQuest

Themes

IdentityComing of AgeForbidden LoveHidden WorldsSelf-DiscoveryBelongingFamily Secrets

Synopsis

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.

Is City of Bones appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Urban fantasy with demon hunters and supernatural creatures features moderate action violence and dangerous situations. Contains a developing romance with kissing and mild sensuality, plus themes of forbidden attraction.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.

Who'll love this

Fast-paced supernatural adventure where an ordinary teen discovers a hidden world of demon hunters, vampires, and werewolves in modern New York City.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceContemporary FantasyAction FantasyDemon HuntersLow Fantasy