The Bane Chronicles

The Bane Chronicles are a series of short series about Magnus Bane, Cassandra Clare's Warlock from her Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series.

Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales, in print for first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated material.

The collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages.

The Breakdown:
1.  Magnus Bane is a fabulous character, and it was exciting to read this stories that shed even more light on the High Warlock of Brooklyn.  I loved getting see different aspect of Bane's personality, and his adventures outside the both series.

2. I really enjoyed in The Midnight Heir getting to see Tessa and Will as parents.  It was fun to see how they had grown and how strong their relationship remained.  Although, I  was left wondering what happened after Magnus left London at the end of the story.

3. In the The Last Stand of the New York Institute,  the story presented the Valentine's Circle  at their prime.  It also give the glimpse of the start of the falling out between Lucian and Valentine.  Oh, and bonus at the end got to see Tessa post Will.

4. I think my favorite story was The Course of True Love (and First Dates).  It was Magnus and Alec's first date.  I loved getting to see them interact as a couple without any other of their friends or enemies around.  I found it fascinating to see Magnus a little unsure of himself, both in this story and in What to Buy the Shadowhunter Who has Everything.  Plus this story also gave a little insight to Alec's character and the way Magnus sees him is unique to his compared to his family and friends.

3.  I thought some the other characters where great to see including Ragnor Fell, Raphael Santiago, Camille, and Edmund Herondale, Will's Father.  Oh, and I absolutely adored Isabelle's attitude in The Voicemail of Magnus Bane.

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