This new series is actually a continuation of the next generation of the shadowhunter generation after Tessa, Will and Jem. I was worried about the characters not being distinct, but right off the bat the POVs were distinctive and all very much their own character and easy to follow along with. My second worry was family ties and keeping everyone straight. All the major families are back and with at least two kids to boot. That's a lot of characters to keep straight, but the first few chapters have sorted everyone out rather quickly. It will also be interesting to have a cast of characters with siblings. So far the Blackthorns and Lightwoods are the only shadow hunter MCs that are not only children. I'me very excited to see how that dynamic plays out.
In the opening chapters we are introduced to quite the gang. The boys of the major families have formed their own sort of group that seems to have each other's backs while also having a grand time of things. Their easy camaraderie reminded me that of past (or present) shadowhunter relationships, but more because of the size of the group. James seems to have Will's looks but take after Tessa and is hopelessly in love with Grace, only no one knows and she didn't tell him she was moving to London. Meanwhile, Cordelia Carstairs has just arrived in London as well after a scandal and is hopelessly in love with James herself. Although we know who ends up marrying who, this already seems like a tragic mess and like it will be a fun to watch it all play out. Above all this though, there is the mystery of why there are fewer and fewer demons in London.
The writing seems to be in line with more of The Infernal Devices Trilogy than that of The Mortal Instruments. It feels a tad more mature. The descriptions of London were on par as per the TID trilogy and it seems as if we'll be exploring the backdrop of London more than that of the previous trilogy which will be exciting.
I also loved knowing how certain people would end up together but not knowing how they would get there. So many dang twists and turns. Also might be slightly obsessed with Anna Lightwood and Matthew Fairchild.
In the opening chapters we are introduced to quite the gang. The boys of the major families have formed their own sort of group that seems to have each other's backs while also having a grand time of things. Their easy camaraderie reminded me that of past (or present) shadowhunter relationships, but more because of the size of the group. James seems to have Will's looks but take after Tessa and is hopelessly in love with Grace, only no one knows and she didn't tell him she was moving to London. Meanwhile, Cordelia Carstairs has just arrived in London as well after a scandal and is hopelessly in love with James herself. Although we know who ends up marrying who, this already seems like a tragic mess and like it will be a fun to watch it all play out. Above all this though, there is the mystery of why there are fewer and fewer demons in London.
The writing seems to be in line with more of The Infernal Devices Trilogy than that of The Mortal Instruments. It feels a tad more mature. The descriptions of London were on par as per the TID trilogy and it seems as if we'll be exploring the backdrop of London more than that of the previous trilogy which will be exciting.
I also loved knowing how certain people would end up together but not knowing how they would get there. So many dang twists and turns. Also might be slightly obsessed with Anna Lightwood and Matthew Fairchild.