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Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray discovers the world of magic when she witnesses the murder of a demon by three teenagers who are invisible to everyone else. When her house is invaded by demons and her mother is kidnapped, she is brought to the home of the same teenagers who she saw kill the demon. There she is educated about demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves by the demon-hunters, who call themselves Shadowhunters. With an Shadowhunter-gone-bad on the loose, Clary learns not only about this other world living right beside her, but also about her past and herself.

Cassandra Clare's storytelling style is polished and entertaining. Her characters dynamic and have depth. The book is altogether resemblant of Harry Potter, but geared toward an older audience. It' ll keep you turning pages and anxious to read the next one.