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“Isabella with her whip and boots and knives would chop anyone who tried to pen her up in a tower into pieces, build a bridge out of the remains, and walk carelessly to freedom, her hair looking fabulous the entire time.”

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

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Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series (3 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass

This trilogy follows the adventures of Clary Fray, a normal teenager who discovers she is a Clave, a member of a secret society of Shadowhunters. The series includes the books 'City of Bones', 'City of Ashes', and 'City of Glass', each exploring the challenges and dangers faced by Clary and her friends as they uncover the truth about their world and their own identities. more

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Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is a renowned American author, best known for her young adult fantasy novel series, 'The Mortal Instruments'. Her works blend elements of magic, romance, and adventure, captivating young readers worldwide. more

“You see, cuckoos are parasites. They lay their eggs in other birds' nests. When the egg hatches, the baby cuckoo pushes the other baby birds out of the nest. The poor parent birds work themselves to death trying to find enough food to feed the enormous cuckoo child who has murdered their babies and taken their places." "Enormous?" said Jace. "Did you just call me fat?" "It was an analogy." "I am not fat.”

Trying Children Said Enough Parent Poor Taken Baby Bird Lays Enormous Fats Eggs Call Me Jace Nests Analogies Parasites City Of Fallen Angels Cuckoos City Of Ashes

Book:City of Ashes

Source: City of Ashes

“How awfully convenient for you, regardless. And for him. He won't have to worry about you spilling his secrets." "Yeah," Jace said. "He's terrified I'll tell everyone that he's always wanted to be a ballerina.”

Said Wanted Secret Worry Yeah Terrified Jace Convenient Ballerina Spilling

Book:City of Ashes

Source: City of Ashes

“We came to see Jace. Is he alright?" "I don't know," Magnus said. "Does he normally just lie on the floor like that without moving?”

Knows Doe Said Moving Lying Jace Alright Clary Fray Magnus Bane City Of Ashes

Book:Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“You're so easy to tease. And yes, your friend is just fine. Well, except that he keeps putting all my things away and trying to clean up. Now I can't find anything. He's compulsive.”

Trying Wells I Can Easy Fine Clean Jace Tease

Book:City of Ashes

Source: City of Ashes

“"Is standing by the window muttering about blood something he does all the time?" asked Simon. "No," Jace said. "Sometimes he sits on the couch and does it."”

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Author:Cassandra Clare

“It wouldn't be my move," Jace agreed. "First the candy and flowers, then the apology letters, then the ravenous demon hordes. In that order.”

Firsts Moving Order Flower Letters Instruments Demon Apology Jace Candy Horde

Book:City of Bones

Source: City of Bones

“One of the Silent Brothers is here to see you. Hodge sent me to wake you up. Actually he offered to wake you himself, but since it's 5 a.m., I figured you'd be less cranky if you had something nice to look at." "Meaning you?" "What else?”