Is Jonathan Morgenstern redeemable? We asked the fans...

With the reveal tonight of the City of Heavenly Fire, I took to Twitter to talk about the dark half of the duo gracing the cover: Sebastian aka Jonathan.

It's hard to say what Cassandra Clare decided to do with Sebastian. She's said in the past the Sebastian is not redeemable, but there are some (including myself) who think that even the detestable brother of Clary Fray can truly rid himself of the horrible demon nature and become redeemed in the eyes of Clary and the readers.

So, I wanted to ask the fans what THEY think. While we wait for the release on May 27th (US date), we leave with you these Sebastian thoughts. Be sure to comment below or tweet us at @tmi_institute with your #COHFtheories.

@TMI_Institute No he attacked and almost raped his own sister.He is too far gone to be fixed imo poor lad
— Karen (@karenCr7_TW) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute kinda. In the end he might become redeemable but then back out
— invisablchil (@invisablchil) January 15, 2014

“@TMI_Institute: Let's take a poll. Who thinks Sebastian is redeemable? Can someone tell me why? #cohftheories” I hope soo pretty please!
— TMI Venezuela (@CDSVzla) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare no he killed max! Almost raped clary, used jace, he's sickening!! This is the only character I want dead!!:/
— Sydney Stavoy (@HoweStefan) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare I do! But only 'cause I still believe there's enough "angel" on him. #cohftheories
— Could this be love? (@ClyoVillalobos) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND OF COURSE HES NOT
— ➰ Danielle Salopek ➰ (@meep28) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute noooo! I don't want him to turn good! It would be boring! I love the character evil as he is!
— Rebeca♥ (@Rebk97) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare not sure about redeemable but I think there's a vulnerable side to him, he wants to be cared and loved I think
— City Of Perfection ૪ (@_ineedjamie) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute sometimes he seems like he's a decent guy but then he has those moments where he's like really creepy so tricky question
— KESIA (@Iblamezourry) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @FallenKilljoy97 if he can rid himself of the demon blood, apologize by doing something worthy, and saving people then yes.
— Jessica Lee (@jmasure180) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare I think he has a chance bc it's Cassandra Clare and she likes huge twists in her books.
— Breaunna Jackson (@BreMarie24) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare because Clary has faith in him and the blood of Jocelyn.
— Rebecca Bertoux (@vampit1) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare because Cassandra loves to tear out our hearts, then stich them back in with love and guaranteed tears.
— Emily Swolechick ✊ (@Emily_Brooke52) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute I just want to stab Sebastian ruthlessly. Until he cries like a bitch. Although I don't think that second one is possible.
— BOOK LOVER! (@ShadowhunterCl) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare bc he will find true love. mehehe
— Patricia Cruz (@asgardianbadass) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare yes. He never asked to be the way he is. All he needs is people to love and care for him. I hope he is cured
— zoe (@mockingjayloves) January 15, 2014

yes with a little Mythology @TMI_Institute @cassieclare
— bri.a23 (@BriPeterman23) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute after what he did to Clary HELL NO. Maybe if he was rid of his demon blood. MAYBE
— уσυɾѕ тɾυℓу, вɾєåииå (@ReignOfStelena) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare nah he's got liliths blood in him so I reckon he'll always be bad in some way no matter how hard they try
— Anικα Κυmαr (@xxx_ANIKA_xxx) January 15, 2014

@TMI_Institute @cassieclare i think he will sacrifice at the end.... #cohftheories
— Van Páez ♥ϟΨ9¾૪➳♨ (@vanesapaez) January 15, 2014

UPDATED: CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE cover revealed!

We have waited (maybe not so) patiently for the long awaited conclusion to The Mortal Instruments series. With just a few short months to go (May 27th is the US release date), Shadowhunters have been dying to know if there is anything that cover of the book will reveal, most importantly of which ... who will survive?

Here it is Shadowhunters and Downworlders!

AND EVEN A BETTER VERSION VIA @SIMONTEEN

Thanks to the internet for the pic! We aren't sure of the source, so if this was your grab let us know! We've seen Clary and COHF trend, and we are freaking amazed by this cover. Take a close look.

First, and foremost, since this is grab, sorry for the quality. Clary has her back towards us, the reader. Does this mean a betrayal? Does this means she's turning her back on everyone to do what she thinks she must? Who's the mystery man? Cassie says it's SEBASTIAN!!!

Cassie has been tweeting and here's what we are learning:

“@CamilaThompson8: " why clary has a seraph blade?” It's not a seraph blade
— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) January 15, 2014

" do the black wings of Sebastian are related to Clary's dream in City of Ashes?" She always dreams about him with black wings.
— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) January 15, 2014

"I loved the CoHF cover , will we see the inside of the cover jacket before the actual book comes out?" Yes. I don't know when though.
— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) January 15, 2014

We want your thoughts so please join us at @TMI_Institute to discuss or share below in the comments.

'City of Heavenly Fire' cover to be revealed on TV

Cassandra Clare announced on Twitter that the sixth and finale book in 'The Mortal Instruments' series would be getting its cover revealed in an "interesting way".  But earlier she took to Twitter to divulge to fans that the cover will be shown live on TV!

Clare's Tumblr post read, "So remember I said the cover of City of Heavenly Fire was going to be revealed in an interesting way? I’ve finally been given the okay to say that it’s going to be revealed on television —  January 14th on The Insider (http://theinsider.etonline.com/tv/ ) 7pm EST on CBS!

For all y’all who don’t live in the US or whose DVRs are full of back episodes of The Walking Dead or whatever, the cover will be up online shortly after. :)".

It's no secret that we're all really curious to see what gorgeous new cover we'll soon be adding to our shelves and now the date's set for fans to get the first look! There is no shortage of excitement when it comes to Cassandra Clare and a new book, and we've already got the date & time marked and committed to our memories.

How many Shadowhunters will be watching The Insider on CBS to see the unveil of City of Heavenly Fire? Which characters do you hope to see on the last cover? Tweet us @TMI_Institute or comment below. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

December Calendar portraits and Christmassy snippet from City of Heavenly Fire

Cassie Clare took to Tumblr on Christmas Day to share some new artwork from Cassandra Jean's December Calendar and a very cute Christmassy snippet from City of Heavenly Fire featuring Clary and Simon. Check it all out below!

 December Calendar Portraits: The Boys and The Girls.

Christmassy Snippet

The Frays had never been a religiously observant family, but Clary loved Fifth Avenue at Christmas time. The air smelled like sweet roasted chestnuts, and the window displays sparkled with silver and blue, green and red. This year there were fat round crystal snowflakes attached to each lamppost, sending back the winter sunlight in shafts of gold[B1] . Not to mention the huge tree at Rockefeller Center. It threw its shadow across them as she and Simon draped themselves over the gate at the side of the skating rink, watching tourists fall down as they tried to navigate the ice.

Clary had a hot chocolate wrapped in her hands, the warmth spreading through her body. She felt almost normal—this, coming to Fifth to see the window displays and the tree, had been a winter tradition for her and Simon for as long as she could remember.

“Feels like old times, doesn’t it?” he said, echoing her thoughts as he propped his chin on his folded arms.

She chanced a sideways look at him. He was wearing a black topcoat and scarf that emphasized the winter pallor of his skin. His eyes were shadowed, indicating that he hadn’t fed on blood recently. He looked like what he was—a hungry, tired vampire.

Well, she thought. Almost like old times. “More people to buy presents for,” she said. “Plus, the always traumatic what-to-buy-someone-for-the-first-Christmas-after-you’ve-started-dating question.”

“What to get the Shadowhunter who has everything,” Simon said with a grin.

“Jace mostly likes weapons,” Clary sighed. “He likes books, but they have a huge library at the Institute. He likes classical music …” She brightened. Simon was a musician; even though his band was terrible, and was always changing their name—currently they were Lethal Soufflé—he did have training. “What would you give someone who likes to play the piano?”

“A piano.”

“Simon.”

“A really huge metronome that could also double as a weapon?”

Clary sighed, exasperated.

“Sheet music. Rachmaninoff is tough stuff, but he likes a challenge.”

“Now you’re talking. I’m going to see if there’s a music store around here.” Clary, done with her hot chocolate, tossed the cup into a nearby trash can and pulled her phone out. “What about you? What are you giving Isabelle?”

“I have absolutely no idea,” Simon said. They had started heading toward the avenue, where a steady stream of pedestrians gawking at the windows clogged the streets.

“Oh, come on. Isabelle’s easy.”

“That’s my girlfriend you’re talking about.” Simon’s brows drew together. “I think. I’m not sure. We haven’t discussed it. The relationship, I mean.”

“You really have to DTR, Simon.”

“What?”

“Define the relationship. What it is, where it’s going. Are you boyfriend and girlfriend, just having fun, ‘it’s complicated,’ or what? When’s she going to tell her parents? Are you allowed to see other people?”

Simon blanched. “What? Seriously?”

“Seriously. In the meantime—perfume!” Clary grabbed Simon by the back of his coat and hauled him into a cosmetics store that had once been a bank. It was massive on the inside, with rows of gleaming bottles everywhere. “And something unusual,” she said, heading for the fragrance area. “Isabelle isn’t going to want to smell like everyone else. She’s going to want to smell like figs, or vetiver, or—”

“Figs? Figs have a smell?” Simon looked horrified; Clary was about to laugh at him when her phone buzzed. It was her mother.

where are you? It’s an emergency.

What do you all think of the artwork and snippet? Let us know in the comments below!

New Medium for The Infernal Devices?

 Cassandra Clare is so good to her readers! In answering a fan question over twitter, Shadowhunters and Downworlders are updated on The Infernal Devices project. Will we ever see Will Herondale on the big screen? According to Cassie, the series is going to be on television! Check out the tweet yourself:

@BabyGirlColeyXO Last time I talked to them about it they were discussing TV.
— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) December 24, 2013

Who do you want to see to bring our favorite book characters to life? Share with us in the comments below! 

It's a Shadowhunter Christmas

Happy Christmas Eve Shadowhunters and Downworlders! Or should I say Merry Christmas, to some in the world! Our favorite author Cassandra Clare is gifting us with snippets and artwork, check out the teaser tweet below, I can't wait! 

My present to you tomorrow: a snippet and some art. http://t.co/yIHesuUGNQ
— Cassandra Clare (@cassieclare) December 24, 2013

View the original link HERE (spoiler: the snow MOVES!!)  

Mortal Instruments Fan of the Month: December

 Introducing: Lara Helmer

                                        Month of: DECEMBER

                                             Mini Showcase: 

Lara has written her own mini Bane Chronicle based on her city. She plans to write more mini Bane Chronicles because, as she states, "There's still at least 700 years of Magnus' life left uncovered, even after TMI, TID, and TBC." Below is an excerpt of her Bane Chronicle:

"At a time that turned out to be crucial to his future path, Magnus ended up in Tanzania, however, the question becomes: why was Magnus in Tanzania in the first place?"

Read more on her Wattpad HERE!  

Lara was in a cosplay parade for the Calgary Comic Con & Entertainment Expo. before there were any temporary tattoos out to use as runes, and before there was a Hot Topic Mortal Instruments line. Lena Headey was at the Expo., motivating Lara to specifically dress up as Jocelyn Fray. Plus, how many shadowhunters took photos with Star Wars bounty hunters, or Iron Man? View these awesome photos below! 

Lara had started a fan site for Jamie Campbell Bower! She is still working on it and says that "there's a bit of an associated twitter and tumblr. I'm struggling with getting it going because I want it to be a site that Jamie would be cool with and he has such strong views on judging others, gossip, paparazzi, privacy invasion etcetera.  It's a challenge to think of what I could put up that he hasn't put up himself that he would be happy to see online." -We're sure your fan site will make JCB happy! 

Check out her fan site Bower Power, also on TUMBLR and TWITTER!

Fan of the Month Fun Facts:

Name: Lara

Age: 32

From: Calgary, Canada

Favorite TMI Book: City of Glass (As happy an ending as we get in the series)

Favorite Character: Magnus because he's got so much depth to him.  We see so many sides, so many aspects of him but there's always more.  The Bane Chronicles have been fantastic for showing more but there's still so much mystery - probably 800 years worth.

Favorite Quote: "He leaned against the door frame, ignoring the kick of adrenaline the sight of her produced. He wondered why, not for the first time. Isabelle used her beauty like she used her whip, but Clary didn't know she was beautiful at all."  -City of Bones 

Favorite Fan Moment: On Canada's Inner Space hour special on the Space Channel for the TMI Movie, my question was one of three asked to Jamie, Lily and Kevin.  That was pretty exciting for me because while we don't have the mall tours in Canada and I'm the opposite side of the country from Toronto, I got to in a way be the focus of the cast for a moment.

Fan of the Month Social Media:

TWITTER

Tumblr: dreamreality13

We really hope you enjoyed meeting December's Mortal Instrument's Fan of the Month! The Mortal Instruments have brought people together of all ages from around the world, and we are hoping to make a few introductions that will lead into a lasting fandom family. Say hi to Lara in the comments below, and come back to meet January's Mortal Instrument's fan of the month! 

If you are interested in becoming fan of the month, tweet @YugenBliss  

Jamie Bamber of Battlestar Galactica to Narrate 'The Bane Chronicles: The Last Stand of the New York Institute'!

Cassandra Clare has shared on her tumblr page that Jamie Bamber from the famous television series, "Battlestar Galactica", will be narrating the final short story of The Bane Chronicles. In her post, Cassie also talked about what is she is currently working on and it has to something to do with the final book of The Mortal Instruments book series! 

"As the Bane Chronicles draws to a close, I know you’re all worried. Can we really keep up our excellent track record of Hot Guys Reading You Stories? I’m happy to announce that we can.

The actor who will be reading The Last Stand of the New York Institute, the second-last Bane Chronicle, is… Jamie Bamber. You may know him from Battlestar Galactica. (Captain Apollo!) Sarah, who has a creepily encyclopaedic knowledge of Hot British Actors, loves him from the Hornblower TV series in which apparently Jamie Bamber wore a very poofy white shirt, had a lot of feelings and served in His Majesty’s navy. I don’t ask questions.

We are so excited to have Jamie Bamber onboard, and can’t wait to hear his interpretations of Magnus, Luke, Valentine, Jocelyn…and Stephen Herondale. 

(I now disappear back into the depths of copyediting, as City of Heavenly Fire is in the very last stages of having its commas moved and its continuity errors corrected …which with a 200,000 word book is no small undertaking. I will emerge I hope in the New Year, and I’ll be posting some art Christmas Day — Cassandra Jean’s December calendar pages for both the boys and girls!)"

Shadowhunters if you have not purchased The Last Stand of the New York Institute when it came out on December 17, we highly recommend you do! Read the synopsis to find out why: 

"In the time of the Uprising, Valentine’s Circle goes after Downworlders in New York…and the Shadowhunters of the Institute must decide whether to join him, or fight with Magnus and his kind. This is the first time Magnus sees Jocelyn, Luke, and Stephen—but not the last. It is not long before Jocelyn seeks him out…."

'The Bane Chronicles: The Last Stand of the New York Institute' out today!

In case you are wondering whether to go ahead and wake up and go about your day ... OR stay in bed for an extra 30 minutes and read The Last Stand of the New York Institute, let me make this decision for you: snuggle in and READ!


In this newest The Bane Chronicles series, Magnus meets Valentine in battle as the Circle attacks the Downworlders of New York City. In the time of the Uprising, Valentine’s Circle goes after Downworlders in New York...and the Shadowhunters of the Institute must decide whether to join him, or fight with Magnus and his kind. This is the first time Magnus sees Jocelyn, Luke, and Stephen—but not the last. It is not long before Jocelyn seeks him out...


Without spoiling the Shadowhunters out there, here's my non-spoiler review:

Feel free to read this latest installment of The Bane Chronicles before you do anything else today. I'll guarantee you will not regret it. Taking the best elements of the beloved TMI and TID books, this explains some very important plot points we've been desperately missing. Don't be surprised by some beloved characters popping up on this one. I am more and more proud every day to be a fan of Cassie and her writing cohorts, Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson. You've outdone yourselves again, you talented, talented ladies! Well done!

This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. This story in The Bane Chronicles, The Last Stand of the New York Institute, is written by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson.

Most importantly, I want to know what everyone thinks of this latest installment, and honestly I need fans to share their feels (because there are many to discuss). Please go into the comments where we will talk SPOILERS... don't read the comments unless you have already read the story.

HAPPY READING AND DISCUSSING!

Cassandra Clare Talks 'City of Ashes' Film

Cassandra Clare spoke with MTV News about the upcoming Mortal Instruments sequel saying that she's ready for it. City of Bones fans have been patiently waiting for more news on the second installment which is set to film sometime in 2014 and we finally have some! Cassandra Clare dishes that the next movie "ratchets up the stakes". An obvious play on words for what's to come.

**WARNING *SPOILERS* READ NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN'T READ CITY OF ASHES!**


"Simon (Robert Sheehan) is turned into a vampire," Clare teases, "And he goes from being this human who's Clary's friend to this ravenous undead thing." Cassandra says that casting Robert Sheehan for the role was always the plan, "Robbie was actually my idea," she says. "I saw him in 'Misfits,' which is a big comedy hit in Britain, and he's just so good and yet also able to be heartbreaking and I thought he'll be great and he will enjoy the hell out of being a vampire."

MTV asked what fans can expect from City of Ashes, and although the 'Mortal Instruments' author couldn't say a lot, she told them Sigourney Weaver joining the series as the Inquisitor is what fans will enjoy. That the character is, "This badass, scary lady". Clare also talks about the scene she can't wait to see play out onscreen which is a huge battle that takes place on the deck of a warship. If you've read the books you know the one!

She also shares her thoughts concerning the first film and her reaction upon seeing her series come to life. She describes it as a "bizarre" experience adding, "Even though in the movie they're very different from the way they are in the books, there were moments where I sort of jumped because a certain prop or a certain thing was as I imagined it in my head."

Though City of Ashes hasn't begun filming yet this interview gives us reassurance that everything's on schedule to move forward soon. Since Cassie talks about Simon's character, which moment from the novel with him in it are you dying to see happen in the COA film? Comment below or tweet us @TMI_Institute!

NEW SNIPPET: 'City of Heavenly Fire' - Parabatai

Cassandra Clare posted a new snippet from the final novel of The Mortal Instruments series, City of Heavenly Fire. 

A parabatai. Like he was. And Jace knew, too, what that faded rune meant: a parabatai whose other half was dead. He felt his sympathy leap toward Brother Zachariah, as he imagined himself without Alec, with only that faded rune to remind him where once he had been bonded to someone who knew all the best and worst parts of his soul. 

Anyone else tear up from reading that? We did *raises hand*! 

CoHF will be available on bookshelves in May 2014! 

Feel free to tell us what you think of the new snippet in the comment box below!

Clockwork Princess named best YA literature of 2013

Examiner Magazine reports the best Young Adult novels of 2013 according to YA Magazine, with Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Princess in the number one spot! 

The magazine states that there are no surprises here, Shadowhunter's are taking over the world! 

"With Ms. Clare's fans in the tens of thousands, this installment was as widely anticipated as the rest of the novels in this steampunk'd shadowhunters saga. And with nearly perfect ratings from fans, it was the biggest hit of 2013!" 

Clockwork Princess has an average rating of 4.58 stars out of 5 on Goodreads. 

Do you think Clockwork Princess deserves the title of best YA novel of the year? Tell us in the comments below! 

Jordan Gavaris of Orphan Black to Narrate Bane Chronicles Novel

 

Cassandra Clare has a thing for talented actors and their narrating abilities. She has just announced that 'Orphan Black' actor who plays Felix on the show will be reading the upcoming installment in the Bane Chronicles short What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything. If you're an Orphan Black fan—like I am—this is beyond awesome. He will lend his voice to one of the funniest books in the series.

Cassandra Clare shared her excitement earlier by saying this in a Tumblr post,

"Hello! Cute boy got your attention? I am zipping by in the middle of editing to announce that Jordan Gavaris of Orphan Black will be reading the next of the Bane Chronicles. If you haven’t seen Orphan Black, Jordan’s character Felix is one of the most fantastic things about an already fantastic show with amazing performances, and we’re so happy to have Jordan reading what might be the funniest of the Bane Chronicles installments: What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything. In which Magnus angsts, calls Ragnor, and seeks advice from a tentacled demon about his love life.

Look out for an interview where I chat with Jordan about reading the Bane Chronicles and also angle for Orphan Black spoilers. (If you aren’t watching it, you should be! Sarah RB turned me onto it and I am grateful enough to forgive her for the stunt she pulled in Italy with the bat.)

Welcome, Jordan. :)"

Are you an excited Orphan Black/Bane Chronicles fan? Comment below if you are!

Clockwork Princess in the Running for Best Books of 2013

It is that time of the year again, Goodreads is hosting a choice awards for the best books of 2013, the categories include: Fiction, Mystery and Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Horror, Memoir and Autobiography, History and Biography, Non-Fiction, Food and Cookbooks, Humor, Graphic Novels and Comics, Poetry, Debut Goodreads Author, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, Middle Grade and Children's, and finally, Picture Books.

Why should the Shadowhunters care? Well, Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Princess has been nominated for Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction - that's why!

This week is the opening round for nominations, so get on Goodreads and vote - or create a Goodreads account, and vote! The important thing to do here is to vote vote vote Shadowhunters!

Vote for Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Princess as the Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction book of 2013 HERE for the Goodreads choice awards 2013!

   

The Shadowhunter's Codex is here!

I've been waiting to talk about The Shadowhunter's Codex until my copy came in. It is here so let's have a look. 

First of all, I ordered the regular edition, pictured above.  It is a hardback book in a dust jacket. 

This is the look under the jacket. Camera doesn't do it justice. Color is beautiful and it has a silky feel.

Our Twitter friend @Urs_Uriarte posted this picture of her "deluxe" edition. 

It appears the books are the same, it is just a matter of the outside cover.

As you can see above on the bottom right and below, we have some gorgeous images on the front and back inside covers. 

Immediately on the title page you see this hilarious interaction between Simon, Clary, and Jace.

Study the handwriting a closely because these three make notes throughout the Codex.

So, if you don't have lot to spend, you really aren't missing much by getting theore "deluxe" edition. Codex is full of interesting information and graphics. I leave you with a few more images. And feel free to tweet us with your copy of the Codex!

EDIT: the images from the front and back covers were mistakenly labeled as drawn by Cassandra Jean. This tidbit has been fixed in the text. The image in the bottom right of the collage is by Charles Vess and the full size image was done by Rebecca Guay. However the Codex does in fact contain images by Cassandra Jean.

Mortal Instruments Fan of the Month: October

                   Introducing:              

Month of:  OCTOBER        

Mini Showcase:

The Silence is Loud is one of many original songs inspired by the TMI series, by Selena Thor:

There in the silence, is where I'd like to stay
holding your hand, but you feel so far away
those gold eyes of yours, as they stare back at me
holds the pieces of your heart, the only ones I see

'Cause, I will not run, but I will not stay
I fought for your freedom, only to get it his way
The darkness inside you scares the death of me
'Cause the silence is loud enough
to hear the shadows screaming

There in the darkness, you lay next to me
My blood runs cold 'cause, I know you can't see
that these hands of mine, feel so empty
without your love I'll, fall away so quickly

'Cause, I will not run, but I will not stay
I fought for your freedom, only to get it his way
The darkness inside you scares the death of me
'Cause the silence is loud enough
to hear the shadows screaming

Wait for me as I run
Wait for the love
The other side of the rive
holds paradise
so come undone

'Cause, you don't wanna run, you just wanna stay
He's got your mind controlled like a puppet on a string
come back to me now, come back to planet earth
'cause a burden is rising in me
as the world burns

'Cause, I will not run, but I will not stay
I fought for your freedom, only to get it his way
The darkness inside you scares the death of me
'Cause the silence is loud enough
to hear the shadows screaming

credits

released 25 May 2013
TMI, The Mortal Instruments, City of Bones, Cassandra Clare

Listen:
 



A cover of When The Darkness Comes by Colbie Caillat done by Selena Thor:

 

Fan of the Month Fun Facts: 

Name: Selena Thor

Age: 15

Where you're from: Wisconsin, United States

Favorite book: Out of the Cassandra Clare books, it's a tie between Clockwork Princess and City of Glass. They're both so amazing!

Favorite character and why: I really love Isabelle Lightwood. She's so confident and fierce, but also takes things to her attention and genuinely cares about the people around her. 

Favorite quote: "Blood isn't love" 
Favorite fan moment: I live in the middle of nowhere, so it's pretty hard to find people who read the books. But there was this one time where I went to a sandwich shop downtown, and there was this girl who was taking my order. I saw she had a tattoo on her forearm and I asked what it was. She showed me it, and it was one of The Mortal Instruments' quotes! It was so cool, we just started fangirling the entire time. It was so funny, but so awesome at the same time!

Fan of the Month Social Media:

Twitter

YouTube

Website

 We hope you enjoyed meeting October's Mortal Instruments fan of the month! The Mortal Instruments have brought people together of all ages from all around the world, and we are hoping to make a few introductions that will lead into a lasting fandom family. Say hi to Selena in the comments below!



If you are interested in becoming November's Mortal Instruments fan of the month, let us know!  

Sneak Peek #3 of 'The Shadowhunter's Codex': Magnus Explains Why People Become Shadowhunters!

Magnus Bane shares an essay on why people become a Shadowhunter in the newest sneak peek of the Shadowhunter Codex from Simon Teen.

http://simonteen.tumblr.com/post/64180517763/shadowhunterscodex-sneak-peek-3

Sneak Peek #2 of 'The Shadowhunter's Codex': Clary's Note!

Simon Teen has given a second sneak peek of the Shadowhunter Codex. Take a look!

Sneak Peek #1 of 'The Shadowhunter’s Codex': Shadowhunter Names!

Cover of the Special Edition of the Codex

With less than two weeks away from The Shadowhunter’s Codex hitting bookstores across the world, Simon Teen has been sharing some exclusive sneak peeks on their tumblr page!

This first sneak peek they posted explains the names of Shadowhunters:

 

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Cassie Clare shares 'Magisterium' character description

It's a year away before The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes out, but Cassie took to Tumblr to share some fan art by Cassandra Jean to talk about one of the characters, Callum Hunt.

Tell us description of characters Magisterium to do fan art? I know that Call has an injured leg, Tamara has black hair, but you can go into details?— helenaandsherry
 I guess I can start with Call? I feel odd going into detail without Holly! Call is average height for his age, but one of his legs is shorter than the other. He has had surgeries on it to correct it since he was a child but none of them worked. He leg hurts often; it’s not why he’s a cranky boy, but he is one. He has dark hair and gray eyes. He hates people commenting on his limp, he rides a skateboard sometimes, he once kidnapped a naked mole rat. Here’s Cassandra JP’s interpretation of him: I did realize recently that it’s fall 2013 which means The Iron Trial comes out in one year. Eeek!

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