Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters Chronicles is beloved by many and once you’re done reading the latest instalment, you might be looking for some other books and series to read. The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, and The Dark Artifices series take part in the Shadowhunter world, but each series follows a different set of characters while also being set in different time periods. We’ve rounded up a couple of suggestions based on each!

THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS

This is Cassandra Clare’s first series and the one that first introduced us to the Shadowhunter world! This series is all about Clary Fairchild as she is introduced to a whole new side of the world where ‘all the stories are true’. Clary learns that she is half angel, which makes her a demon hunter! Clary and her friends all deal with relationships, villains, and everything else in between.

The Vampire Academy and its spin-off Bloodlines also have a big set of characters, lots of drama, forbidden romances and very swoonworthy characters. It follows Rose Hathaway, the protector of Lissa Dragomir who is a vampire. Rose starts developing feelings for an older guardian and they are faced with a greater enemy. Bloodlines follows Sydney Sage who is an Alchemist. She has been brought up believing that vampires are evil, but when she is sent to protect the princess, she discovers that there is more to these ‘evil’ vampires. 

Maximum Ride is all about six kids who have wings and can fly, plus they all also have other powers. However, they don’t know what these powers mean and they are on the run. These books are perfect for fans of TMI as they also revolve around teens with magical abilities, There is plenty of drama, a fight for justice and some badass characters.

The Lunar Chronicles is ideal to read after TMI. These books are sci-fi fairytale retellings set in the future with each book being a different retelling, such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White. The first book in the series is about Cinder who is a cyborg and her stepmother treats her horribly, but when she meets Prince Kai, her life gets even more complicated. The Lunar Chronicles are perfect for fans of TMI as they also have badass characters, great humour, and a group of teens fighting to save their world.

THE INFERNAL DEVICES

The Infernal Devices is Cassandra Clare’s second published series, but chronologically, it occurs before The Mortal Instruments. This series is set in 1878 and follows Tessa Grey as she travels from America to London. Tessa is trying to find her brother, but she meets Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs at the London Institute. This book is less action packed and diverse than TMI, but it reads like a beautiful historical fiction and has romances to cry and scream over.

The Doon series by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon is perfect for fans of TID as it is set in Scotland and all about two girls from America who travel to the magical town called Doon. Vee and Kenna were just meant to explore Scotland, but they are transported to a quaint town and it is there that they meet the princes and want to stay in Doon, but there are secrets hidden in Doon and are the girls ready to give up everything they know to stay?

Daughter of Smoke and Bone is all about Karou, a girl with blue hair and able to speak all languages including ones that are not human at all. When black handprints start turning up around Prague, Karou must try to save the world she knows and she also has to figure out what the mysterious Akiva wants. This is a story about devils, angels, and everything in between.

A Darker Shade of Magic is set in London, Kell is one of the last Antari and he can travel between parallel Londons. Kell is a smuggler, but he officially works for the Maresch Empire in Red London. But when he meets Lila Bard, his plans change and they both need to fight to stay alive. This book is also set in London, just like TID, and has a great set of characters and magic that will leave you in awe.

THE DARK ARTIFICES

The Dark Artifices takes place a few years after The Mortal Instruments and follows Emma Carstairs and her parabatai Julian Blackthorn. Their lives have been destroyed by the war and they are fighting for a new normal. They discover a demon plot in Los Angeles and Julian’s half brother, who has been living in faerie, suddenly turns up.

Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus is perfect if you love The Dark Artifices (TDA) as it has a beachy feel, a great set of unique characters, and lots of drama. Percy Jackson is all about Percy and he’s a demi-god who is still trying to figure everything out. This series will make you laugh out loud and you will learn lots about Greek mythology. The Heroes of Olympus series is a spin-off from Percy Jackson as it follows new characters who are a bit older and there’s always a lot going on!

 

Six of Crows is all about six teenagers who set out to pull off a near impossible heist. This book is perfect for TDA fans as it has great characters, an amazing plot, and it will have you frantically flicking to the next page.

 

The Falconer is great for fans of TDA and TID and it follows Aileana who is a fairy hunter. This book takes place in 1844 Edinburgh and combines Scottish folklore with lots of drama. If you love the fairy aspect in TDA and love the setting/time period of TID, this series is perfect for you.

 

What is your favourite Cassandra Clare series? Do you have any other recommendations? Tell us in the comments below!

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Everyone always needs a light, fluffy, funny, and enjoyable book every now and then, so we have compiled a list of some incredibly heartwarming, funny, and feel good books. Let’s start off with some feel good fantasy books!

Fantasy

Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson will make you laugh out loud. Percy is a demigod, has no idea what he is doing, and he attends Camp Half Blood where he meets teens just like him. Percy is sassy, sarcastic, and awkward, plus this one is getting a Disney+ adaptation so you have that to look forward to after finishing the book!

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows
Who doesn’t want to read a retelling of history? This book is based on the real monarch Lady Jean Grey, but takes some artistic liberties to give you a hilarious historical retelling. With characters turning into animals and witty banter, this book will have you giggling the entire way through.

Doon by Lorie Langdon & Carey Corp
This book is about two teen girls who take a vacation in Scotland and then travel to a small, magical village. The story is based on the musical Brigadoon, but it will make you want to travel to Scotland and find Doon. It has very relatable and funny characters and romances to swoon over. This book is great for people who loved Royals by Rachel Hawkins and/or Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
This is a story that is filled with such magic and warmth. In case you somehow don’t know what this one is about, it follows Harry Potter who learns he is a wizard and goes to a magical boarding school. This book is all about friendship and will fill your heart with love and you will want to pack your bags and attend Hogwarts once you’re done.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
If you’re looking for a fun vampire series, this is for you! This book is filled with badass characters, a great storyline, and characters to root for. Vampire Academy has plenty of sass and moments that will make you laugh out loud. This book is about Rose who is the protector of her best friend, who just happens to be a vampire, and we follow these two at a boarding school and what happens when romance comes into play.

Contemporaries

Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Simon is so fluffy and sweet! Simon Spier (the protagonist) is a very relatable nerdy character and this book is all about him coming out and how he connects with someone over email. The catch is he doesn’t know who he’s emailing and when will all these secrets become too much?

Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
This is a graphic novel and a very short read, but this one will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. The story is all about two boys in England and how their friendship grows into something more. Charlie and Nick are both precious and you will want to wrap them both up in bubble wrap after reading this one and you will also want to curl up and watch movies with all of these characters.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Although this is a children’s book, it is a great book! Wonder follows August who has a facial difference and when he starts school, he has to deal with how people react. It will have you smiling through happy tears and you will be reminded about the innocence and purity of children. You will also see that humanity is not doomed and that children love so fiercely and will protect each other. 

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is a fluffy YA romance story, but it’s filled with romantic letters, great siblings, and just all around cuteness. This book follows Lara Jean and what ensues when all her love letters are sent out to their recipients. What follows is a fake relationship that could turn into more and lots and lots of drama. Once you’re done, you can also watch the Netflix film and it’s sequel!

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
This is an adult contemporary and will have you awwing out loud. Henry (the Prince of England) and Alex (America’s first son) have a long held rivalry, but what happens when their dislike grows into something else? This book is filled with great political discussions and a romance to scream about.

My Faire Lady by Laura Wetterstern
This book follows Rowena and how her summer job at the Renaissance fair is filled with romance and lots of medieval drama. This is an easy and cheesy contemporary, but it’s filled with some great romance and funny moments.

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
This book is filled with a sweet romance, a Twitter war, and lots of baking. Pepper and Jack are rivals and start a heated Twitter war, but they also start falling for each other over an anonymous app. This book will make you laugh out loud and you will squeal at all the pop culture references. 

Classics & Poetry

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables is a classic, which follows orphan Anne and her life on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne has a big imagination and a heart overflowing with love. This book has gorgeous nature descriptions and characters to fill your heart.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery
This is a really sweet book with beautiful illustrations, which follows a little boy who travels around the universe and learns about adults and the world. It’s a really short read but will fill your heart with some warmth and love.

Fierce Fairytales by Nikita Gill
This poetry collection is filled with inspiring retellings of fairy tales. If you ever need a pep talk, this book will make you want to kick some butt and change the world.

The Princess Saves Herself In This One by Amanda Lovelace
This is another great feminist read which will make you pump your fist in the air and grin from ear to ear!

Hopefully one of these books will put a smile on your face. All of these books are magical in their own way.

What are some of your favourite feel good books? Tell us in the comments below!

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