I realised I haven’t posted much on this eagerly awaited film version of Cassandra Clare’s popular YA series – The Mortal Instruments.
So here is my contribution to teasing you.
There are some fine looking people in this film and I have to say some solid acting chops so it will be interesting to see how it translates to screen.
Here it is the official trailer for the City of Bones, first of the Mortal Instruments series written by Cassandra Clare. It’s been a while since I’ve read the book so I don’t know how close to the source material it will be. It is due for release in August.
So continuing the Cassandra Clare theme from yesterday, I thought I’d put together some casting info for the upcoming City of Bones movie. It is listed on imdb as Mortal Instruments but the initial treatment poster does say City of Bones,
Keep your eye on both those titles if you are interested in following the progress of the film. There is a City of Bones website and imdb is a great source for movie news.
So here is your cast so far:
Lily Collins is Clary Fray
Jamie Campbell Bower is Jace Wayland
Jemima West is Isabelle Lightwood
Robert Sheehan is Simon
Well we’ve had and read the Clockwork Prince so that means attention has now been turned towards Cassandra Clare’s other series The Mortal Instruments. The release date for this book is still months away but the cover art has been released and here it is. What do you think?
The Twitterverse has been buzzing for a while now about the casting of this series by Cassandra Clare and now it has been announced that the role of Jace Wayland will be played by Jamie Campbell Bower. His is a face that will be familiar to fans of both the Harry Potter films and the Twilight films. He will be playing opposite Lily Collins who has been cast as Clary Fray.
Read more here
If you are planning on attending the Warlock and Cassandra Clare event later this month at the Westgarth Theatre then perhaps you might like to check out Inside A Dog’s ‘Meet Cassandra Clare’ competition. All the details can be found here.
The winners will have the chance to spend half and hour with Cassandra before the event. In that time you can ask questions, get photos and even just chill and chat with the author of the Mortal Instruments series.
By: Cassandra Clare
The young Shadowhunters have returned to New York. For Clarl life is pretty good, she is training to be a Shadow hunter, and can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But good doesn’t last for long and Jace begins to pull away from her.
Meanwhile Simon’s life takes an unexpected turn and he can’t deny the vampire side of himself forever, no matter how much he might want too. On top of that he finds powers he has never heard of are taking an interest in him, vying for an alliance with him or his blood. Then there are his protectors.
As the secrets begin to unravel, relationships are pulled to breaking point. Clary finally has to acknowledge that her choices have consequences more far reaching than she ever dreamed and she could lose everything.
Another outing into the complex politics and social interactions of the Downworlders and Shadowhunters. I like this dark world particularly outside the focus of Clary and Jace. The way the beings interact, their strengths and weaknesses. The layers and machinations as they as they play each other to their own advantage. To be honest though it’s the characters around Clary and Jace that make this series so appealing. Simon does a lot of growing in this book and it is an interesting journey to read.
You will love it if you love stories of passion, betrayal, blood and revenge, with a dominant helping of nephilim, vampires, werewolves, fey and warlocks.
These books may be more suited to older readers due to some of the sub-plots.
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 07 April 2011
Format: Paperback 448 pages
Categories: Fantasy
ISBN 13: 9781406328677
Purchase: here
By: Cassandra Clare
War has a way of making old enemies friends, or more truthfully uneasy allies. The Shadow hunters are faced with a choice – stand alone and probably be wiped out or fight alongside vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders and possible survive. Valentine is raising an army to attack the City of Glass and Idris will never be the same. There are debts to be paid and sacrifices to be made and no-one really knows what Valentine is up to.
In the midst of all of this Clary and Jace have their own decision to make – stand back from each other or pursue the love they know is forbidden.
Choices made in the past are now coming home to roost. But there are still many secrets that have yet to be revealed. This war will shake foundations and things cannot stay the way they were. Everyone’s life will be changed.
Another layered tale from the dark realm created by Clare. I enjoy the interactions and tensions between the different races and the intrigues and faults of the characters. For me the best characters are the incredible supporting cast that makes Clary and Jace’s story possible, they anchor it and give it texture and depth.
These books may be more suited to older readers due to some of the sub-plots.
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 22 June 2009
Format: Paperback 416 pages
Categories: Fantasy
ISBN 13: 9781406307641
Purchase: here
By: Cassandra Clare
Clary Fray longs for her life to return to normal but then there’s really no going back once you’ve found out you are a demon slaying Shadowhunter. Part of Clary wants to let go of the shadowhunting world, then she could spend more time with her best friend Simon, who could be becoming more than a friend. That world though isn’t prepared to let her be, after all it contains her new found brother Jace. On top of that it is the only chance to help her mother, who is in a magically induced coma. This means she has to find rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is also her father.
As if it isn’t enough to get on with, someone is murdering Downworlder children and they need to be stopped. How does Clary juggle her feelings for Simon and Jace?
Young adult paranormal fantasy that takes you to a world not quite like the one we live in. A place of hidden societies, demon hunters, werewolves, faeries and vampires. A well woven tale with manipulations and frustrations entwined through a dangerously twisted love story.
These books may be more suited to older readers due to some of the sub-plots.
Publisher: Margaret K McElderry Books
Published: 24 March 2009
Format: Paperback 453 pages
Categories: Fantasy, Paranormal
ISBN 13: 9781416972242
Purchase: here
Clary Fray is a normal kind of teenager, issues with friends and parents. Then one night she notices a boy and because she follows him she witnesses a murder committed by a group of teenagers. The problem is no-one else saw it and there is no evidence it ever happened. Clary discovers the teens are Shadowhunters, born warriors whose lives are dedicated to fighting demons.
Step by step Clary is drawn into their world and slowly she discovers her mother has been keeping secrets from her. Secrets bigger than she could have believed possible. As Clary learns the truth she is pulled into a battle that could alter the fate of the world.
A love story with more than a twist. We discover with Clary the rich and diverse world of the Downworlders and Shadowhunters. I like the pull of the two world on Clary. Clare has given us a richly detailed world with just enough difference that it doesn’t feel like yet another paranormal teenage romance. I really like the variety of characters she has placed around the central two, providing you a wonderful clash of personalities that continues to pull you in.
These books may be more suited to older readers due to some of the sub-plots.
Publisher: Margaret K McElderry Books
Published: 01 March 2008
Format: Paperback 485 pages
Categories: Fantasy, Paranormal
ISBN 13: 9781416955078
Purchase: here
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