The Shadowhunter Chronicles: City of Bones
by Cassandra Clare
Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray discovers a hidden world of demon hunters called Shadowhunters when she witnesses a murder at a nightclub that only she can see. After her mother disappears and demons attack her home, Clary learns she has the Sight and becomes entangled in the supernatural world of angels, demons, and half-angel warriors. The story features a diverse cast including characters exploring questions of identity and belonging, with romantic elements between various characters. Themes include self-discovery, the complexity of good versus evil, family secrets, and finding one's place in the world.
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