Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
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Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
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I'm really hoping this book won't turn up a disappointment. Very, very hoping.
The thing is is that people already started criticizing it and I'm kind of freaking out!
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So let's start with the plot. This book was probably one of Cassie's most intriguing since it had just so much secrecy and mystery to it. With every new turn you think you've figured it out but you haven't and it just keeps you on your toes and wanting to find out more. And you just fall in love with all the characters so freaking much that Ii still have no idea which one of the Blackthorns is my favorite.Laws are meaningless, child. There is nothing more important than love. And no law higher.
And now the wait for the second book begins. *cries*
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Before I share my view about the book I really want to say that Lady Midnight is yet another fantastic piece of work done by Cassandra Clare. She has not only done an extremely good job in weaving an intricate & beautiful plot marvelously but has also taken care not to make it a clumsy affair."You’re walking the edge of a razor , Julian, with everything you hide. Believe me, I’ve walked that razor half my life. You get used to it, so used to it sometimes you forget that you’re bleeding.”
The characters in the book are so well-done that they bring live the context stunningly and it’s a pleasure reading them as we hop into a journey of friendship, family, forbidden love and more. Emma Cartsaire is bold, beautiful and nothing less than what we would expect from a teenage Shadowhunter who is fueled by the burning desire for revenge of her parent’s death. Julian is the straight opposite of Emma with his calm and contemplating demeanor, but what wins our heart is his stubborn mind-set to keep his family together and his struggle to realize the idea amidst the many problems. Even though Julian is portrayed way different from all previous Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter male protagonists, he is easily lovable as we are able to connect and empathize with him deeper.
Cassandra Clare’s determined attempt in bringing out the family ties among Julian and the kids is inevitably seen through the pages that it makes it one of the most relishing work in the book. The characters of the kids Ty, Livvy, Dru and Tavvy are also done well, but since we see them through the eyes of Julian and Emma it sometimes feel like they are younger than their described age. I also loved Mark’s side of the story as his struggles fitting in and his feeling of being left out are quite evident.
One of the biggest highlights in the book is Emma and Julian’s forbidden love story, as I loved how Cassandra Clare dealt with the pair’s emotions and their desires. The forbidden love between the two Parabatai’s has been taken slow and is not only heart-warming but also keeps us on the edge of our seats making us wish all the time that they end up together.
Overall the book is fast paced, engrossing and brilliantly written, as it gives us a complete satisfaction of delving into a world of actions, emotions, family, friends, teenagers & Shadowhunters very smoothly.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a fascinating story merged with a journey of emotions and actions. I almost want to give this book a 5 stars but I think 4.5 stars would be the best. Nonetheless, the book is awesome and its worth a read.
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Loved it!
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