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I agree; The Tempest is a horrible play to perform on an ocean voyage.

A Sea Change: A Shadowhunters Novella by Cassandra Clare

May 9, 2026 by bjornsnipe 1 Comment

Most people on their travels are looking for something; either to run towards, or as an option to go run from their troubles to. But not Shadowhunter (bisexual, recovering alcoholic, and general mess) Matthew Fairchild and his loyal (and here mostly when the plot requires him) golden retriever, Oscar Wilde. No. Matthew is searching for himself aboard the Majestic, a grand 19th century ocean liner sailing from Greece to Constantinople, where he’s meeting his parabatai James Herondale, and James’s wife Cordelia.  (Luckily it’s the Black […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: bisexual hero, cassandra clare, sea voyages, sexy french hero, Shadowhunters, vampires

bjornsnipe's CBR18 Review No:24 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: bisexual hero, cassandra clare, sea voyages, sexy french hero, Shadowhunters, vampires ·
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“Love was seeing the truth of a person. Love was keeping faith that the best version you saw was the truest.”

Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance by Cassandra Clare

April 11, 2026 by bjornsnipe Leave a Comment

Basically what it says on the tin: ten short stories set in the Shadowhunter Universe, each centered on one couple (or throuple, in one case.) They are as follows: The Good Storm (Will Herondale/Tessa Grey, set during their honeymoon.): So trite, so overblown. Cassie, if you can’t write sex scenes that don’t read like they’re from a bodice-ripper, don’t have them at all. Also, maybe keep track of the ages of your characters; why did you write a fifteen year old sounding more like a […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Romance, Short Stories Tagged With: cassandra clare, modern urban fantasy, Romance, Shadowhunters

bjornsnipe's CBR18 Review No:12 · Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Short Stories · Tags: cassandra clare, modern urban fantasy, Romance, Shadowhunters ·
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The Whipping Boy, With Magic Doctors and Intrigue.

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare

April 15, 2025 by bjornsnipe Leave a Comment

In the city-state of Castellane, everyone from the wealthiest of nobles to the most debauched of criminals has one common thread running through their lives: the neverending search for more wealth, more power, the next hedonistic thrill to drive off boredom. Kel is an orphan, in the Palace for one reason-to be the Sword Catcher, the body double of the royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his ultimate destiny is to die for Conor; that is the […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: #fantasy, cassandra clare, spicy

bjornsnipe's CBR17 Review No:25 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: #fantasy, cassandra clare, spicy ·
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cover for the book Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

The Trilogy Comes to a Close with a Few Surprises and Some Bonkers Events

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

October 13, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

As Tessa prepares for what she hopes is a happy future, the threat of Mortmain rears it’s head again, threatening everything that she’s gained so far.  While she has the support of the other at the London Institute, other allies are thin on the ground.  Tessa will have use everything she’s learned about her own powers to stand up to Mortmain’s army. This was a satisfying end to the trilogy.  While not everything is wrapped up with a bow, we do get endings for almost […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: cassandra clare, cbr16bingo, historical fantasy, paranormal romance

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:35 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: cassandra clare, cbr16bingo, historical fantasy, paranormal romance ·
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cover for the book Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

An Interesting Middle to a Trilogy

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

August 4, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

In the aftermath of Mortmain’s attack on the Institute, Tessa and her allies find themselves in a race to find him before factions within the Clave remove Charlotte and Henry as Heads of the Institute.  However, even as they learn more about both Mortmain his plans, he appears to be one step ahead of them, and attacks from within threaten their attempts to stop him.  If they wish to defeat their enemy, first they must figure out who has betrayed them. Once again, I think […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: cassandra clare, cbr16bingo, historical fantasy, paranormal romance

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:28 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: cassandra clare, cbr16bingo, historical fantasy, paranormal romance ·
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cover for the book Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

I Might Be a Little Jaded About YA

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

June 30, 2024 by Kit Moonstar Leave a Comment

Tessa Gray has traveled to London from New York at the behest of her brother who, now that their aunt has died, is her only living relative.  But immediately upon arrival, Tessa is taken by the Dark Sisters who claim that her brother has sent them.  Forced to hone a magical talent that she had no idea she possessed for some mysterious purpose, Tessa is glad for a rescue from a young man who is a Shadowhunter.  However, Tessa now finds herself caught up in […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Young Adult Tagged With: cassandra clare, historical fantasy, paranormal romance

Kit Moonstar's CBR16 Review No:27 · Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult · Tags: cassandra clare, historical fantasy, paranormal romance ·
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