Review of 'The Bane Chronicles'
The Bane Chronicles bring to life the ever charismatic Magnus Bane with eleven short stories giving TMI world more history, fun, and depth.
Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this paperback collection of New York Times bestselling tales, each with comic-style art.
This collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.
Originally released one-by-one as e-only short stories by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan, this compilation presents all ten together in print and includes a special eleventh tale, as well as eleven comic illustrations.
Stories Included:
1. What Really Happened in Peru
2. The Runaway Queen
3. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale
4. The Midnight Heir
5. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort
6. Saving Raphael Santiago
7. The Fall of the Hotel Dumort
8. What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who Has Everything
9. The Last Stand of the New York Institute
10. The Course of True Love [and First Dates]
11. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane
Review
The Bane Chronicles follows the ever-charismatic Magnus Bane through the centuries with carefully written short stories highlighting his relationship with Downworlders and Shadowhunters.
Brilliant Addition to TMI World
It was such a fun read. The Bane Chronicles is a collection of eleven short stories that illuminate the life of the marvelous Magnus Bane. The stories were written not only by Cassandra Clare but also by Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan, going through the centuries to add humor and history to the Shadowhunter World.
The Bane Chronicles is an excellent addition to the series because it adds history. Magnus Bane is a warlock which means that he is immortal, so he has been alive for quite some time. These stories capture who he is and take readers back as early as the 18th century to highlight some important moments in his life and the world.
The stories have humor, highlighting the lighter side of his personality, the fun side. However, some of the stories also focus on the depth of his psyche, how much he cares and loves. These stories bring to life his lifelong relationship with notable characters in the Shadowhunter world, such as the Herondales, the Lightwoods, Catarina, Camille, Raphael, and Ragnor Fell.
The Bane Chronicles adds so much history to the world that Clare has created in a very cohesive and thoughtful manner. Moreover, none of the authors missed the mark on bringing this brilliant fan-favorite character to life.
The collection also has eleven illustrations highlighting one scene of the following story. They are so well done, giving the stories more life.
Final Thoughts
It is unnecessary to read The Bane Chronicles to understand The Mortal Instruments, The Dark Artifices, or The Infernal Devices. However, reading these eleven short stories gives the universe Clare created and gives the reader and fans a stronger appreciation of the world.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Cynthia Bujnicki graduated from Emerson College with a BA in Writing, Literature and Publishing. She has always loved to read since she was a child. A contributing writer for YA Fantasy Addicts, she is also the Editor-in-Chief for Cyn's Workshop. She lives in sunny South Florida with her husband and son and their two cats, Mr. J the Kitten and Nyx.
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