Have you ever read a series so good it seems like nothing will ever compare? Ever finished a book so brilliant you NEED to find others like it or you fear you'll never read again? Have you ever got yourself into a reading slump because every other book pales in comparison? We've all been there, and for me it was about 6 years ago when I first got into The Mortal Instruments series. Therefore, I felt like I was in a position to help you guys out! Here follows my top 10 books you'll LOVE if you're obsessed with The Mortal Instruments.
1. The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
So it's the amazing writing style of Cassandra Clare that combines all the elements of your favourite fantasy novels that's got you gripped? Have no fear, she's a fairly prolific author with a few more series to sink your teeth into. Set in Victorian London, The Infernal Devices follow Tessa as she's thrust into the world of Shadowhunters. If you're a TMI fan, some old favourites such as Jem and Magnus feature in these novels so it's a great follow on.
2. Half Bad by Sally Green
If you're attracted to the darker side of YA fantasy, then the Half Bad series is perfect. The story follows Nathan as he lives isolated, kept in a cage after being rejected for being the illegitimate son of renowned Black witch Marcus. Nathan is a half-code, sticking out in his family of White witches and he struggles to survive the persecution, all while being aware that while there is good in him, the evil could still win. Definitely worth a read!
3. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
If you loved The Mortal Instruments, I'm guessing you're not opposed to a headstrong female protagonist, namely Celaena Sardothien, a trained assassin competing to win her freedom while living undercover as a Lady in the castle. This series is set in a fantasy world and if what you love in TMI are those mythical, magical elements, then Throne of Glass is packed with those too, and full of action, violent scenes to quell the need for Shadowhunting the series probably ignited.4. The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson
Perhaps what, or who, you're missing so much since finishing TMI is the free-wheeling bisexual warlock Magnus Bane and his boyfriend, the reserved and serious Shadowhunter Alec Lightwood. This novel is a collection of short stories from Magnus' past and his life today with Alec and should be enough to treat your TMI withdrawal symptoms in the short term. 5. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
This series was one of my favourites for a long time and if you love a good YA fantasy novel, it's perfect for you. The story follows Ethan as he delves into a world of dark magic that's been living right under his nose for his entire life. He falls in love with the mysterious, complex Lena but their powerful love will have consequences as a family curse threatens to put all their lives in danger. The film came out a few years back, but the book is always better! 6. The Novice by Taran Matharu
If you loved the mythical world of demons in The Mortal Instruments, then you'll probably enjoy this book! After summoning a demon and being wrongly accused of a crime, Fletcher travels to Vocans Academy, a school for Summoners to learn to control their power. This book has a vividly created universe in which its set, which is always key to a brilliant fantasy novel so if you like the sound of that then definitely check this book out. 7. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
This book is a fantastic story of dark and forbidden teen romance between Nora and fallen angel Patch. It feels quite reminiscent of Twilight at times but also has the forbidden love elements of Clary and Jace's relationship. The two find themselves in the midst of a battle between Nephilim and fallen angels. If you were fascinated by Nephilim in The Mortal Instruments and the angelic side to mythology then Hush Hush is a great series to move on to.
8. Magisterium: The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare
Like I mentioned before, Cassandra Clare has written a lot more books to sink your teeth into, one of those being The Iron Trial co-written with bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles Series Holly Black. Aimed at a younger audience, the story follows young magician Callum Hunt as he tries to fail the entrance exam to the Magisterium. He fails so spectacularly that he is forced to join the academy, plunging deep into a world of magic he has been taught to reject all his life. Accompanied by his two friends, Call delves deeper into the frightening yet attractive world of magic and discovers some dark secrets from the past. I can't recommend this book enough and being lucky enough to attend a book signing on their UK tour, I had the pleasure of hearing Black and Clare's genius firsthand.
9. Frozen by Melissa de la Cruz and Michael Johnston
This book is unique among many YA fantasy novels in that it's set in a futuristic, post-apocalyptic world in which a dawn of new magic is coming. Readers follow the marked Nat as she relies on shady Wes to help her in her journey to the mythical world of The Blue. This book is filled with danger, mythical creatures and strong protagonists and really sticks in my mind as something different in the over-saturated YA fantasy genre.
10. The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman
This series feels almost too reminiscent of The Infernal Devices but if what you're craving is a fix of the supernatural underworld then this could be for you. Lady Helen is making her debut into high society but stumbles upon a dark world of demonic creatures and dangerous power. If you love a kind of 19th century Pride and Prejudice style novel then you'll almost certainly love The Dark Days Club as balls and promenades collide with the fight against demons.
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