City of Bones by Cassandra Clare | Parent Guide

Synopsis

City of Bones begins when fifteen-year-old Clary walks out of the Pandemonium Club in New York City. The last thing she expected was to witness a murder. Even stranger, the murderers are teenagers covered in tattoos with weird weapons. But the mystery surrounding the event deepens when the body disappears. Within a day, Clary Fray is pulled into the world of Shadowhunters (warriors tasked with getting rid of demons on the earth) when her mother is kidnapped, and a demon attacks Clary. The question is why are demons interested in Clary and her mother, and how is she able to see them?

City of Bones Parent Guide

Overall: PG-13 For Violence

Violence: PG-13 For battle sequences with demons and other fantastical creatures

Language: PG

Adult Content: PG-13 For a few intense kisses

Reading Level: Grade 6 – YA

This book has a gay couple. The fantasy violence in City of Bones is similar to a Harry Potter movie or Lord of the Rings. This is the first book in a six-book series. Cassandra Clare has done a great job with world-building and creating her magical system. This low-fantasy book set in the real world allows readers to fall into a new world. City of Bones opened up a new world of fantasy for me when I was a middle schooler and I can’t wait to share this amazing story with everyone.

Next Books to Read

For more adventures with Clary read the next book in The Mortal Instruments Series, City of Ashes. You should also check out these fantasy books. This book is great for middle and high schoolers or anyone who enjoys the young adult genre. Add it to your bookshelf when you grab a copy here.

Happy Reading!