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City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1)

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This was a new plot that I had never read before. It was nice, and I really like it! Jace!
Clary actually got on my nerves quite a lot. She seemed like she was always in the way, and Mrs. Clare seemed to write it that trouble just followed her.
But the characters are really original, their personalities really shine through.

Overall rating		4.3
Plot		5.0
Characters		5.0
Writing Style		3.0

Reviewed by Emily Savant May 31, 2012
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