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The Bane Chronicles

Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson (2014)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages512 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads4.08/5 (108358)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathViolenceGriefLoss

Positive tags

HumorFound FamilyHeartwarmingAdventureLGBTQ+ Representation

Hero archetypes

Warlock

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsMorally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

Urban FantasyVampiresMagic AcademyFound FamilyImmortal ProtagonistFish out of WaterHistorical SettingsMentor Figure

Themes

IdentityImmortalityLonelinessFound FamilyLGBTQ+ IdentityLove and LossHistorical Change

Synopsis

Fantasy-noveller. A collection of eleven short stories, that illuminate the life of the enigmatic, flashy, and flamboyant High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane, a character in The Mortal Instruments series

Is The Bane Chronicles appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Contains moderate fantasy violence, references to death and loss, LGBTQ+ relationships, and mild language. Appropriate for mature teens familiar with The Mortal Instruments series.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers will love following the witty, immortal warlock Magnus Bane through centuries of adventures, romance, and found family moments.

Tags

Historical FantasyShort Story CollectionCharacter StudyLGBTQ+ Fantasy