PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about this first book in a popular fantasy series. Some praise the world-building, engaging storytelling, and character development, highlighting how it sets up a richer narrative in subsequent books. Others, however, feel the book is overrated, citing predicta...
Dommy
28 book reviews
Jul 30, 2023
Mid. This book does not hold up, does not pass the test of time; and if it does it only works for the younger end of YA readers. If you’re older than 16 and have read more than 10 books in your life, I don’t think you’ll enjoy this. Plot twist at the end is cringe and unnecessary.
Maha (she/her)
3 book reviews
Jul 20, 2023
I’m very biased when it comes to the Mortal Instruments series because it was the series that got me into reading, back in middle school. The first book may not seem amazing to most people because of some questionable choices made by Cassandra Clare (*cough*pseudoincest*cough*), but it was how she w...
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Maeson Grace
7 book reviews
Jul 6, 2023
This book was good but predictable. I think I would of liked it more if I read it in middle school!