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Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy #5
The Evil We Love
The Shadowhunter Academy has only just reopened following the disastrous rise of the Circle. Now the faculty can finally admit to what happened when Valentine was a student.
93 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2015
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Cassandra Clare
201 books278k followersCassandra Clare was born to American parents in Tehran, Iran and spent much of her childhood travelling the world with her family, including one trek through the Himalayas as a toddler where she spent a month living in her father’s backpack. She lived in France, England and Switzerland before she was ten years old.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
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February 26, 2016
Valentine makes me sick. Not my favorite tale but I enjoyed the Sizzy bits!
March 7, 2016
This one was a tad slow, but I'm glad we got to see the reason behind some of Robert Lightwood's actions in The Mortal Instruments. However, I wish there was more about The Circle itself instead of just emotional turmoil and angst. Sizzy somewhat made up for it, though! ;D
March 12, 2016
I didn't enjoy this one as much, though there were a lot of SIZZY FEELZ so that was great.
It felt like kind of the same plot device was used in Robert's story as was used in TMI, so that was slightly annoying. Why not use the same kind of situation but, idk, switch it up??
It felt like kind of the same plot device was used in Robert's story as was used in TMI, so that was slightly annoying. Why not use the same kind of situation but, idk, switch it up??
March 12, 2017
4.5 Stars
A whole new side of Robert Lightwood has been revealed and it makes him seem more human in comparison to his mean character in TMI (excluding CoHF of course). We've been given background and what happened between him and his patabati and the inner workings of the circle.
A whole new side of Robert Lightwood has been revealed and it makes him seem more human in comparison to his mean character in TMI (excluding CoHF of course). We've been given background and what happened between him and his patabati and the inner workings of the circle.
March 21, 2016
4.75/5 stars
The Evil We Love was the fifth book of Simon Lewis' adventures at Shadowhunter Academy. The character development in these short novellas is mindblowing. I can really see the old and new Simon blending together to form this nerdy warrior that I absolutely love...watch out Izzy. In this novella we get multiple flashbacks to the late 1900s when the Circle was forming. Some of these flashbacks were action packed and was important to the plot, but a couple felt misplaced and unimportant. The constant switch from reality to past was a little jarring and we spent way too much time in the past. If the flashbacks were cut down to only a couple of pages each it would have worked really well. The things that did happen in the present were amazing and I am dying because of the mini cliffhanger at the end.
I will write a full review on the bind up once I finish all of the novellas.
The Evil We Love was the fifth book of Simon Lewis' adventures at Shadowhunter Academy. The character development in these short novellas is mindblowing. I can really see the old and new Simon blending together to form this nerdy warrior that I absolutely love...watch out Izzy. In this novella we get multiple flashbacks to the late 1900s when the Circle was forming. Some of these flashbacks were action packed and was important to the plot, but a couple felt misplaced and unimportant. The constant switch from reality to past was a little jarring and we spent way too much time in the past. If the flashbacks were cut down to only a couple of pages each it would have worked really well. The things that did happen in the present were amazing and I am dying because of the mini cliffhanger at the end.
I will write a full review on the bind up once I finish all of the novellas.
November 20, 2015
Love, real love, is being seen. Being known. Knowing the ugliest part of someone, and loving them anyway.
Blurb: All evil starts somewhere, and Simon Lewis learns how The Circle—led by Valentine Morgenstern—began. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy. The Shadowhunter Academy has only just reopened following the disastrous rise of the Circle. Now the faculty can finally admit to what happened when Valentine was a student.
So, the year in the Academy is ending and you can feel it in the air.
Am I happy this short stories are coming to their end? Yes. I need to have them all together already!
But, with that being said, Simon has grown a lot since the first story and he doesn’t irritate me anymore.
I liked how we got to know these little facts about the students. They made us have a solid idea of them. Like Jon having his little cousin’s painting on his wall, Julie biting her nails, Marisol sleeping with a sword under her pillow, etc. When real friendship can’t unite people, people and places can and that was high school for me and it’s somehow refreshing seeing it here.
And when Robert showed up I was like wait, who’s the Inquisitor? because, honestly, Robert’s such a blur in my mind but I don’t care who’s there if I can get to see Isabelle, really.
But I found so damn interesting reading his story and how things were back them and it made me wish we have a whole book about the Circle Era. And it makes sense Valentine had followers, he was such a charismatic son of an asshole. So, seeing everything through Robert’s eyes was like a door opening. Can I have more? Please, Cassie?
I know some complain about Cassandra only writing about Shadowhunters but hey, it’s her world, if she wants to explore it as much as she can, it’s more than okay to me. She certainly has the fans to support her. I want a book about The Circle Era and I don’t know if she’s planning on writing one or not but sign me up for it.
Now, reading how Michael and Robert’s story kinda ended was really sad. I’m positive I teared up a bit. Michael seemed like someone I would’ve loved to read about and yes, prejudices are the ones who fucked up with everything. That and Robert’s fears.
Everything is so easy when you give up your worries and values just to follow someone else’s. And that’s exactly what Robert and Isabelle wanted to teach all the students.
Don’t get me wrong, I was worried Isabelle was turning into someone she wasn’t and while I totally love Izzy and Simon together, he needs to get a grip. Thank gods I can see it coming.
These stories are kinda growing on me but that doesn’t change the fact that I waited until the almost end of the year to read them all.
Man, and that last scene?
“Sometime. Something . . .” Isabelle mulled it over, letting him twist in the wind for a few endless, agonizing seconds. Then her smile widened so far that Simon thought he might actually self-combust. “I guess it’s a date.”
I. Fucking. Love. Her.
December 2, 2017
"To be a Shadowhunter was to live in the shadow of death".
"Ser un Shadowhunter era vivir a la sombra de la muerte".
The Evil We Love es un relato que se centra un montón en la época dorada del Círculo de Valentine y sus acólitos, especialmente Robert Lightwood, que es quien narra esta historia. Se supone que Robert ha ido a la Shadowhunter Academy para enseñarles lo fácil que es caer en las garras del mal cuando este está disfrazado y rodeado de grandes discursos.
Lo curioso de The Evil We Love es que si estaban buscando algún punto de redención para Robert, no lo lograron conmigo. Lo sigo odiando... y más ahora que sé cómo trató a Michael Wayland, quien fue su parabatai tras una confesión que le hizo. Repugnante.
Lo que más me gustó de esta historia, dejando de lado los flashbacks a la época del Círculo, fue el papel que Isabelle juega en él. ¡Ni yo me veía venir ese plot twist que preparó!
Poco a poco, debo admitirlo, Simon me cae mejor. Me encanta ver su pelea interna con respecto a sus sentimientos por Isabelle y todo lo que piensa que debe hacer para recuperarla cuando, en el fondo, tanto él como ella saben que están hechos el uno para el otro, con o sin recuerdos del pasado.
"Ser un Shadowhunter era vivir a la sombra de la muerte".
The Evil We Love es un relato que se centra un montón en la época dorada del Círculo de Valentine y sus acólitos, especialmente Robert Lightwood, que es quien narra esta historia. Se supone que Robert ha ido a la Shadowhunter Academy para enseñarles lo fácil que es caer en las garras del mal cuando este está disfrazado y rodeado de grandes discursos.
Lo curioso de The Evil We Love es que si estaban buscando algún punto de redención para Robert, no lo lograron conmigo. Lo sigo odiando... y más ahora que sé cómo trató a Michael Wayland, quien fue su parabatai tras una confesión que le hizo. Repugnante.
Lo que más me gustó de esta historia, dejando de lado los flashbacks a la época del Círculo, fue el papel que Isabelle juega en él. ¡Ni yo me veía venir ese plot twist que preparó!
Poco a poco, debo admitirlo, Simon me cae mejor. Me encanta ver su pelea interna con respecto a sus sentimientos por Isabelle y todo lo que piensa que debe hacer para recuperarla cuando, en el fondo, tanto él como ella saben que están hechos el uno para el otro, con o sin recuerdos del pasado.
April 25, 2025
This was a really interesting addition to the overall Shadowhunter Chronicles. I found it really cool to see how the main villain in the Mortal Instruments series began his climb to power and the start of his rebellion. I also thought it was interesting to see things from Izzy and Alec’s dad’s POV. Can’t wait to continue my reread of the series!
R.R.
R.R.
June 17, 2015
Does this mean young Luke Garroway?
CUZ I'M THERE.
CUZ I'M THERE.
July 11, 2018
Ο εύκολος δρόμος δεν είναι πάντα ο σωστός. Πόσο αφελή ήταν όλα τα μέλη του Κύκλου;
Και ιδίως ο Robert, τον οποίο δεν συμπάθησα στιγμή, ούτε καν στο τέλος της σειράς.
Και ιδίως ο Robert, τον οποίο δεν συμπάθησα στιγμή, ούτε καν στο τέλος της σειράς.
April 13, 2018
**ORIGINAL REVIEW STILL STANDS BUT WITH A FEW ADDED THINGS HERE AND THERE, BUT NOT MUCH**
GOSH! WHAT A STORY! What was interesting was not only was this a story of the circle and how it was rising to power before the Uprising, but it was also from Robert Lightwood's POV which made it even more fun and interesting to read. A few things I actually loved and just "liked"
LOVED:
*I loved to see Stephen Herondale and take away the cockiness and arrogance from him and add a "normal" typical Herondale.......voila! You also have Jace as a "mini Stephen" haha especially when it was mentioned about Stephen and his bad songwriting "skills"
*I loved how everyone BUT Jocelyn saw how in love Lucian was in with
her. I still wished they showed more of the girls like her and Maryse but the men were good enough.
*I loved seeing Hodge show up as well but clearly the way he was treated as a shadow to Valentine, yeah. red flags there and yet Hodge still tried desperatley to stay with Valentine and be as loyal as he could be to the Circle
*I loved the story of Robert's first rune ceremony, the outcome, how he felt ashamed from the incident and found Michael Wayland as not only his best and only friend but soon his Parabatai
LIKED:
*I liked how when Michael confessed his love to Robert and Robert looked at Michael differently was a good fill in story and a continuation from the epilogue of City of Heavenly Fire when Robert told Alec that his own Parabatai told him he loved him once. But also with that moment between father and son, Robert looked back on how he pushed Michael away after that conversation and then with his son coming out, he saw it as an opportunity to actually try and accept it for his son and not turn him away as he did Michael out of embarrassment and pride.
*I liked Isabelle showing up and the end? hahahaha BEST. PLOT. TWIST. EVER. But also turned out as a good lesson so make sure you're paying attention to Roberts lectures ;)
*I liked how Simon at some point was tested to do something at some point even when it was hard and in the end he felt good and the outcome? well, you'll just have to read it and find out
* last but not least, I liked Stephens part in here mainly because I could see a part of who he truly was and looking back on the Magnus Bane short story "Last Stand of the New York institute" was fun to read and get to know him a tiny bit more about him. So I'd say if you do read this story, go and read the "Last Stand of the New York Institute" and see Stephen that way.... Yeah, he got cocky, arrogant, thought himself better than downworlders, eager to be on Valentine's side... but he was also deep down a Herondale. In the Magnus Bane story, Magnus found out who Stephen was and mentioned he knew the Herondale's for many years and S. squirmed a little, I don't know if that was a small spark having him "wake up" and later on start doubting Valentine. But I do see a boy who saw a group of friends, even one who was always looking for a fight whether it's demons or downworlders, he was basically trying to be something he wasn't and got lost and caught up in the moment before he realized he truly did start doubting Valentine. And for those of us who did read TMI know the outcome of Stephen and Celine Herondale but one thing I will thank Valentine for is not only did he split Stephen and Amatis Greymark and had him marry Celine, there'd probably be no Jace....... but I do admire Stephen for having the courage to want to leave later on because he saw what was happening was wrong KNOWING he could die any day after it was mentioned that he had only been with the Circle for a short time at this point in the story. So even though he didn't talk much and was mentioned here and there, it was still interesting to see more of him.
overall.....I LOVED this one and one of my favorites! Best one yet! (and I still love Herondale's and I still want one ;) haha)
GOSH! WHAT A STORY! What was interesting was not only was this a story of the circle and how it was rising to power before the Uprising, but it was also from Robert Lightwood's POV which made it even more fun and interesting to read. A few things I actually loved and just "liked"
LOVED:
*I loved to see Stephen Herondale and take away the cockiness and arrogance from him and add a "normal" typical Herondale.......voila! You also have Jace as a "mini Stephen" haha especially when it was mentioned about Stephen and his bad songwriting "skills"
*I loved how everyone BUT Jocelyn saw how in love Lucian was in with
her. I still wished they showed more of the girls like her and Maryse but the men were good enough.
*I loved seeing Hodge show up as well but clearly the way he was treated as a shadow to Valentine, yeah. red flags there and yet Hodge still tried desperatley to stay with Valentine and be as loyal as he could be to the Circle
*I loved the story of Robert's first rune ceremony, the outcome, how he felt ashamed from the incident and found Michael Wayland as not only his best and only friend but soon his Parabatai
LIKED:
*I liked how when Michael confessed his love to Robert and Robert looked at Michael differently was a good fill in story and a continuation from the epilogue of City of Heavenly Fire when Robert told Alec that his own Parabatai told him he loved him once. But also with that moment between father and son, Robert looked back on how he pushed Michael away after that conversation and then with his son coming out, he saw it as an opportunity to actually try and accept it for his son and not turn him away as he did Michael out of embarrassment and pride.
*I liked Isabelle showing up and the end? hahahaha BEST. PLOT. TWIST. EVER. But also turned out as a good lesson so make sure you're paying attention to Roberts lectures ;)
*I liked how Simon at some point was tested to do something at some point even when it was hard and in the end he felt good and the outcome? well, you'll just have to read it and find out
* last but not least, I liked Stephens part in here mainly because I could see a part of who he truly was and looking back on the Magnus Bane short story "Last Stand of the New York institute" was fun to read and get to know him a tiny bit more about him. So I'd say if you do read this story, go and read the "Last Stand of the New York Institute" and see Stephen that way.... Yeah, he got cocky, arrogant, thought himself better than downworlders, eager to be on Valentine's side... but he was also deep down a Herondale. In the Magnus Bane story, Magnus found out who Stephen was and mentioned he knew the Herondale's for many years and S. squirmed a little, I don't know if that was a small spark having him "wake up" and later on start doubting Valentine. But I do see a boy who saw a group of friends, even one who was always looking for a fight whether it's demons or downworlders, he was basically trying to be something he wasn't and got lost and caught up in the moment before he realized he truly did start doubting Valentine. And for those of us who did read TMI know the outcome of Stephen and Celine Herondale but one thing I will thank Valentine for is not only did he split Stephen and Amatis Greymark and had him marry Celine, there'd probably be no Jace....... but I do admire Stephen for having the courage to want to leave later on because he saw what was happening was wrong KNOWING he could die any day after it was mentioned that he had only been with the Circle for a short time at this point in the story. So even though he didn't talk much and was mentioned here and there, it was still interesting to see more of him.
overall.....I LOVED this one and one of my favorites! Best one yet! (and I still love Herondale's and I still want one ;) haha)
October 20, 2018
“He just knew, on a level beneath reason and memory, that some part of him belonged with Isabelle.”
Easily one of my least favorite short stories set in the Shadowhunter world. Simon is still struggling with his memories, and Izzy is being unnecessarily cruel about it, in my opinion. Then her dad, Robert Lightwood (yuck), and her come to teach the new academy kids an important lesson, while Izzy just goes out of her way to try to lash out and hurt Simon constantly. And Robert gives the kids a flashback to 1984 when Valentine is starting to show his true intentions, but people choose to follow him anyway, for many different reasons. TW for murder, torture, and homophobia.
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December 9, 2018
I can't begin to explain how mad and crushed this story made me feel.
This story made me hate and despise Robert Lightwood and Valentine even more than I already did.
I already hated Robert for all he said and did to Alec, for all he did to his family. And then in City of Heavenly Fire Robert told Alec about Michael and I started hating him even more but actually seeing it happen... I fucking lost my mind.
My question is: How the fuck could Robert say those things to his Parabatai ???? HOW????
Parabatai is such an amazing and special thing to me and just in The Circle both, Valentine and Robert, managed to hurt beyond words their Parabatai.
I hate them for it.
I think that the only person (besides Lucian) that I actually like in The Circle is Michael Wayland.
I would like to know more about him. Him and Stephen Herondale.. Because reasons.
*Fist bumps Simon*
For once Simon didn't annoy me and I'm proud of him for doing the right thing.
Izzy was being a pain in the ass. That Izzy is awful! But the real Izzy... I love her.
I'm loving these stories but I really miss my guys.
I need to see my Alec and my Magnus and my Jace.
This story made me hate and despise Robert Lightwood and Valentine even more than I already did.
I already hated Robert for all he said and did to Alec, for all he did to his family. And then in City of Heavenly Fire Robert told Alec about Michael and I started hating him even more but actually seeing it happen... I fucking lost my mind.
My question is: How the fuck could Robert say those things to his Parabatai ???? HOW????
Parabatai is such an amazing and special thing to me and just in The Circle both, Valentine and Robert, managed to hurt beyond words their Parabatai.
I hate them for it.
I think that the only person (besides Lucian) that I actually like in The Circle is Michael Wayland.
I would like to know more about him. Him and Stephen Herondale.. Because reasons.
*Fist bumps Simon*
For once Simon didn't annoy me and I'm proud of him for doing the right thing.
Izzy was being a pain in the ass. That Izzy is awful! But the real Izzy... I love her.
I'm loving these stories but I really miss my guys.
I need to see my Alec and my Magnus and my Jace.
February 15, 2016
❝ Love?” Michael smiled down at his hands. “Love, real love, is being seen. Being known. Knowing the ugliest part of someone, and loving them anyway. And . . . I guess I think two people in love become something else, something more than the sum of their parts, you know? That it must be like you’re creating a new world that exists just for the two of you. You’re gods of your own pocket universe. ❞
4.5 stars MICHAEL WAYLAND DESERVED BETTER
:((((((
4.5 stars MICHAEL WAYLAND DESERVED BETTER
:((((((
February 9, 2017
Best novella so far *swoons*
February 9, 2017
This was probably my least favorite of the bunch so far partly because I don't particularly care about Robert Lightwood or Valentine or the Circle.
It was just interesting to see things from Robert's POV and it made us readers understand why Robert Lightwood was the way he was and why he did the things that he did. In a way, I kind of pity him because he has such a rocky relationship with his family and the man can't catch a break no matter how hard he tries. I do hope he does fix his relationship with Alec and Isabelle.
I really hope Simon and Isabelle patch up their relationship soon because I'm dying over here. I NEED Sizzy back already!
It was just interesting to see things from Robert's POV and it made us readers understand why Robert Lightwood was the way he was and why he did the things that he did. In a way, I kind of pity him because he has such a rocky relationship with his family and the man can't catch a break no matter how hard he tries. I do hope he does fix his relationship with Alec and Isabelle.
I really hope Simon and Isabelle patch up their relationship soon because I'm dying over here. I NEED Sizzy back already!
March 22, 2016
Finished another nouvella! It's so much fun reading these nouvellas and learning more history of different Shadowhunters. I wish I could go to Shadowhunter Academy or Hogwarts, both amazing and fun schools. Regular school is all about the fractions, and chemicals :( I am learning about radicals and boy, oh boy I hope I survive. Anyway, I am going through these nouvellas so fast, they are just sooo good!
“Loving someone doesn't mean you're never going to make mistakes.”
If you haven't heard of Shadowhunter Academy, (this is literally the fifth time I said this,) it takes place after City of Heavenly Fire. It follows Simon who needs to go to Shadowhunter Academy. He goes through a bunch of adventures while his past haunts him. He does not remember who he really is and wishes that he had his life back. We get to see flashes of the characters from TMI and TID!
“Have you never seen a movie? Read a comic book? That's always how it starts - just a little temptation, just a little taste of evil, and then BAM, your light saber turns red and you're breathing through a big black mask and slicing off your son's hand just to be mean."
This was such a fast-paced nouvella, there were two stories, one about Robert Lightwood's past and Simon's present day adventure. Simon has to deal with Isabelle and her chaotic messes while we learn about Robert's bond with his parabatai and his connection to Valentine. It was really interesting to learn more about Robert's character.
While I was reading about Valentine, all I was thinking was:
Robert's character was easy to relate to but I still have a small part of me that dislikes him. I loved Micheal, I felt super bad for him. Simon is always awesome and Isabelle is so brave, she is one of the people I look up to.
“History, the way the teachers liked it, was a racetrack, a straight shot from start to finish line; life itself was more of a maze.”
I loved reading about the different bonds between the characters. Valentine and Jocelyn, Robert and Maryse, Lucien and Jocelyn. It was interesting reading about how confused Robert was about love and it made sense. I had a lot to agree with because I didn't know what love felt like either. (obviously, I am just a teenager) Isabelle and Simon's bond is complicated but it's fun to read, even though it hurts a lot. THE FEELS!
Bonding between characters:
“What's next? You want to convince me they're making another crap Last Airbender movie?”
I highly recommend this to those who haven't read this yet and have already read TMI and TID. To those who haven't read TMI or TID, I highly recommend you read it! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? And to those who want to read Lady Midnight, I highly recommend you read this before reading it.
“Loving someone doesn't mean you're never going to make mistakes.”
If you haven't heard of Shadowhunter Academy, (this is literally the fifth time I said this,) it takes place after City of Heavenly Fire. It follows Simon who needs to go to Shadowhunter Academy. He goes through a bunch of adventures while his past haunts him. He does not remember who he really is and wishes that he had his life back. We get to see flashes of the characters from TMI and TID!
“Have you never seen a movie? Read a comic book? That's always how it starts - just a little temptation, just a little taste of evil, and then BAM, your light saber turns red and you're breathing through a big black mask and slicing off your son's hand just to be mean."
This was such a fast-paced nouvella, there were two stories, one about Robert Lightwood's past and Simon's present day adventure. Simon has to deal with Isabelle and her chaotic messes while we learn about Robert's bond with his parabatai and his connection to Valentine. It was really interesting to learn more about Robert's character.
While I was reading about Valentine, all I was thinking was:
Robert's character was easy to relate to but I still have a small part of me that dislikes him. I loved Micheal, I felt super bad for him. Simon is always awesome and Isabelle is so brave, she is one of the people I look up to.
“History, the way the teachers liked it, was a racetrack, a straight shot from start to finish line; life itself was more of a maze.”
I loved reading about the different bonds between the characters. Valentine and Jocelyn, Robert and Maryse, Lucien and Jocelyn. It was interesting reading about how confused Robert was about love and it made sense. I had a lot to agree with because I didn't know what love felt like either. (obviously, I am just a teenager) Isabelle and Simon's bond is complicated but it's fun to read, even though it hurts a lot. THE FEELS!
Bonding between characters:
“What's next? You want to convince me they're making another crap Last Airbender movie?”
I highly recommend this to those who haven't read this yet and have already read TMI and TID. To those who haven't read TMI or TID, I highly recommend you read it! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? And to those who want to read Lady Midnight, I highly recommend you read this before reading it.
September 8, 2016
Ahhh… Cassandra Clare, mi riduci sempre in un brodo di giuggiole!
Finalmente la narrazione tocca un argomento che mi sta particolarmente a cuore: il rapporto tra Simon e Izzy. Ma la Clare poteva accontentarsi di narrarci solo questo? No ovviamente, quindi con un’abilità straordinaria, intreccia i racconti del passato, racconti che parlano del Circolo, di Valentine, di Robert Lightwood e del suo parabatai…
Anche questo racconto è troppo breve! La parte dedicata a Robert mi ha fatto scoprire ulteriormente un personaggio che non ho mai completamente apprezzato del tutto e certo, questo racconto breve ha portato alla luce tutti i suoi difetti: Robert è sempre stato un uomo debole, più propenso a farsi guidare dagli altri che dal proprio cuore. L’Inquisitore non ci fa una bella figura (le battute scambiate con Michael, mi hanno spezzato il cuore…), ma si riprende sul finale, grazie al discorso a cuore aperto fatto alla figlia.
Per quanto riguarda la coppietta di questa serie… c’è tanta tenerezza in loro…
Simon si comporta come sempre, è un dolce imbranatello, completamente cotto che però alla fine dimostra di avere un valore assolutamente superiore a i suoi compagni. Izzy è ugualmente cotta ma è più sostenuta, in fondo è sempre Isabelle Lightwood non scordiamocelo!
Ripeto Clare, per loro PRETENDO un lieto fine dolcissimo!
Finalmente la narrazione tocca un argomento che mi sta particolarmente a cuore: il rapporto tra Simon e Izzy. Ma la Clare poteva accontentarsi di narrarci solo questo? No ovviamente, quindi con un’abilità straordinaria, intreccia i racconti del passato, racconti che parlano del Circolo, di Valentine, di Robert Lightwood e del suo parabatai…
Anche questo racconto è troppo breve! La parte dedicata a Robert mi ha fatto scoprire ulteriormente un personaggio che non ho mai completamente apprezzato del tutto e certo, questo racconto breve ha portato alla luce tutti i suoi difetti: Robert è sempre stato un uomo debole, più propenso a farsi guidare dagli altri che dal proprio cuore. L’Inquisitore non ci fa una bella figura (le battute scambiate con Michael, mi hanno spezzato il cuore…), ma si riprende sul finale, grazie al discorso a cuore aperto fatto alla figlia.
Per quanto riguarda la coppietta di questa serie… c’è tanta tenerezza in loro…
Simon si comporta come sempre, è un dolce imbranatello, completamente cotto che però alla fine dimostra di avere un valore assolutamente superiore a i suoi compagni. Izzy è ugualmente cotta ma è più sostenuta, in fondo è sempre Isabelle Lightwood non scordiamocelo!
Ripeto Clare, per loro PRETENDO un lieto fine dolcissimo!
March 31, 2016
Robert Lightwood you bastard!
June 16, 2015
I'M IN TEARS!
I've always wanted to read more about the circle and its members and this was exactly what I wanted! I also loved getting to know more about Robert, his relationship with Michael Wayland (MY PRECIOUS BABY), and with Isabelle (that scene ruined me).
Seriously, I need to bow down to Cassie because she did a great job with Robert; his development, his past completely enlightened me about his actions. He's not perfect, not even close, but I definitely appreciate him more.
Isabelle came to the academy with her dad, and is torturing Simon in her way (I love that girl). I seriously hope everything turns out ok for Izzy and Simon because those two are meant to be together!!!!!
So, I absolutely loved this story, and I really hope we'll get to see more of Robert with his kids because I really believe they deserve some kind of closure.
Now I can just wait for the next one and find out more about Mark and Helen Blackthorn (LOVES OF MY LIFE)
I've always wanted to read more about the circle and its members and this was exactly what I wanted! I also loved getting to know more about Robert, his relationship with Michael Wayland (MY PRECIOUS BABY), and with Isabelle (that scene ruined me).
"Loving someone doesn't mean you're never going to make mistakes," he said. "I've made more than my share. I know that. And of some I will never have the chance to make up for."
Seriously, I need to bow down to Cassie because she did a great job with Robert; his development, his past completely enlightened me about his actions. He's not perfect, not even close, but I definitely appreciate him more.
He just knew, on a level beneath reason and memory, that some part of him belonged with Isabelle. Maybe even belonged to Isabelle. Whether he could remember why or not.
Isabelle came to the academy with her dad, and is torturing Simon in her way (I love that girl). I seriously hope everything turns out ok for Izzy and Simon because those two are meant to be together!!!!!
So, I absolutely loved this story, and I really hope we'll get to see more of Robert with his kids because I really believe they deserve some kind of closure.
Now I can just wait for the next one and find out more about Mark and Helen Blackthorn (LOVES OF MY LIFE)
February 8, 2017
En un principio se me hizo extraño leer a Valentine como alguien "normal" con una novia y amigos... pero luego salió a la luz una personalidad distinta, malvado, controlador. Aunque la verdad me gustó que un principio se viera que como que mataba ni a una mosca y después se transformó. Osea, en algún momento fue "bueno" y después cambió y quizo cambiar las cosas, las reglas y todo eso.
Me gustó leer sobre Robert Lightwood y su relación con su parabatai, Michael Wayland. Aunque en verdad, como el libro dice "el Círculo" igual me gustó ver como se relacionaba con Valentine.
Aaah *suspiros* y Sizzy. Me encanta Sizzy, es una de mis parejas favoritas de esta saga por no decir que es mi favorita. La verdad es que todas las parejas me gustan pero idk, Sizzy es especial, no puedo explicarlo, son tan JSJFJSKSLQKNDKS *__*
Me gustó leer sobre Robert Lightwood y su relación con su parabatai, Michael Wayland. Aunque en verdad, como el libro dice "el Círculo" igual me gustó ver como se relacionaba con Valentine.
Aaah *suspiros* y Sizzy. Me encanta Sizzy, es una de mis parejas favoritas de esta saga por no decir que es mi favorita. La verdad es que todas las parejas me gustan pero idk, Sizzy es especial, no puedo explicarlo, son tan JSJFJSKSLQKNDKS *__*
June 16, 2015
Awwwwww my Sizzy feels *-*
March 15, 2016
3.5/5 STARS
I wish there was less Valentine and Robert and more Simon and Izzy
I wish there was less Valentine and Robert and more Simon and Izzy
April 18, 2016
I've always disliked Robert Lightwood, and even though his perspective on Valentine and the Circle was somewhat interesting, I still couldn't appreciate him as a narrating voice. Not only a coward, but also a prejudiced hypocrite? No, thanks. I did like Michael, his parabatai, and I really wish we'd seen more of him.
My least favorite novella so far.
My least favorite novella so far.
February 22, 2016
Those novellas are so freaking amazing; each of them in their own way. Seeing Robert's story was amazing and then... Sizzy!!
January 9, 2021
es una de las historias que mas me aburren por el tema de que no me interesa valentine y su circulo en lo absoluto. pero Izzy reina, te amo.
May 20, 2022
i will admit that i liked the storyline with the parabatai for a minute, but other than that this novella was so boring. i just didn't care, and it was dragging on so much
August 4, 2025
this one was def a little boring but i'm glad i read it
January 7, 2018
4/5
"¿Amor- Michael sonrió a sus manos.-El amor el amor verdadero, es ser visto. Ser conocido. Conociendo la parte más de fea de alguien, y amarla de todos modos. Y... Supongo que creo que dos personas enamoradas se convierten en algo mas, algo más que la suma de sis partes, ¿sabes? Que debe ser como se está crenado un nuevo mundo que existe sólo para ellos dos. Son dioses de su propio universo de bolsillo.- él se rió un poco y luego, como si se sintiera tonto. - Eso debe sonar ridículo"
Bueno creo que tengo un problema con TFTSA, siempre me termina gustando más la historia dentro de la historia, en este caso me gustó más la historia del Círculo, sobretodo Robert y Michael, más de lo que pasaba dentro de la Academia con Simon, Izzy y los demás.
Robert Ligthwood en el Círculo, con su parabatai, cambio mi forma de verlo completamente. Michael, cosita, cuando le rompieron el corazón a él, el mío sufrió.
Me sorprendió ver a Valentine y Joselyn de jovenes, se amaban de verdad.siempre los shipiee a pesar de todo lo que pasó en TMI Ver a Valentine con Lucian. No se, es muy triste al saber como terminaron todos. No solo ellos tres, todos, Stephen, Amatis, Hodge, Maryse, Celine, ninguno tuvo un final feliz, exceptuando a Joselyn y Luke obviamente.
“Amar a alguien no significa que nunca cometerás errores,” dijo. “He cometido muchos. Sé eso. Y nunca tendré la oportunidad de reparar algunos de ellos. Pero estoy intentando lo mejor con tu hermano. Él sabe lo mucho que lo amo, lo orgulloso que estoy de él. Necesito que lo sepas también. Ustedes, mis hijos, son la única cosa de la que estoy y siempre estaré seguro."
Robert disculpándose con Isabelle, hablando de Alec, Max, me llegó al alma. Creo que esta tratando de remediar todos los errores que cometió, en particular con su primogénito. Y que por fin supo lo que es el amor, y que lo haya encontrado en sus hijos, es hermoso.
SIZZY
"Yo amaba a alguien que...él ya no está ahora."
Primero , yo caí en el engaño tanto como Simon. Estaba como ¿Qué te pico Izzy?. Las cosas entre esto dos se van arreglando de a poquito.
Y muero por leer la próxima historia, ya que por lo que entendí Simon va ir a Brooklyn. Y si va a Brooklyn se puede encontrar con Clary, Jace, Alec, Magnus, todos ellos! la pandilla toda junta de nuevo!.Ahora me ilusiono y es cualquier otra cosa.
"¿Amor- Michael sonrió a sus manos.-El amor el amor verdadero, es ser visto. Ser conocido. Conociendo la parte más de fea de alguien, y amarla de todos modos. Y... Supongo que creo que dos personas enamoradas se convierten en algo mas, algo más que la suma de sis partes, ¿sabes? Que debe ser como se está crenado un nuevo mundo que existe sólo para ellos dos. Son dioses de su propio universo de bolsillo.- él se rió un poco y luego, como si se sintiera tonto. - Eso debe sonar ridículo"
Bueno creo que tengo un problema con TFTSA, siempre me termina gustando más la historia dentro de la historia, en este caso me gustó más la historia del Círculo, sobretodo Robert y Michael, más de lo que pasaba dentro de la Academia con Simon, Izzy y los demás.
Robert Ligthwood en el Círculo, con su parabatai, cambio mi forma de verlo completamente. Michael, cosita, cuando le rompieron el corazón a él, el mío sufrió.
Me sorprendió ver a Valentine y Joselyn de jovenes, se amaban de verdad.
“Amar a alguien no significa que nunca cometerás errores,” dijo. “He cometido muchos. Sé eso. Y nunca tendré la oportunidad de reparar algunos de ellos. Pero estoy intentando lo mejor con tu hermano. Él sabe lo mucho que lo amo, lo orgulloso que estoy de él. Necesito que lo sepas también. Ustedes, mis hijos, son la única cosa de la que estoy y siempre estaré seguro."
Robert disculpándose con Isabelle, hablando de Alec, Max, me llegó al alma. Creo que esta tratando de remediar todos los errores que cometió, en particular con su primogénito. Y que por fin supo lo que es el amor, y que lo haya encontrado en sus hijos, es hermoso.
SIZZY
"Yo amaba a alguien que...él ya no está ahora."
Primero , yo caí en el engaño tanto como Simon. Estaba como ¿Qué te pico Izzy?. Las cosas entre esto dos se van arreglando de a poquito.
Y muero por leer la próxima historia, ya que por lo que entendí Simon va ir a Brooklyn. Y si va a Brooklyn se puede encontrar con Clary, Jace, Alec, Magnus, todos ellos! la pandilla toda junta de nuevo!.
February 6, 2017
LE CRONACHE DELL'ACCADEMIA SHADOWHUNTERS n. 5
Lettura di gruppo E&L
Ho fatto una fatica a finirlo! Robert Lightwood ripeto mi stava antipatico prima, figuratevi ora.
Anche se da un lato mi è piaciuto capire di più che tipo di persona è stata, è, e perchè ha fatto quello che ha fatto, devo dire che alla fine mi ha davvero irritato lo stesso. Tanto.
Simon e Izzy invece...eddai che ce la facciamo!
Lettura di gruppo E&L
Ho fatto una fatica a finirlo! Robert Lightwood ripeto mi stava antipatico prima, figuratevi ora.
Anche se da un lato mi è piaciuto capire di più che tipo di persona è stata, è, e perchè ha fatto quello che ha fatto, devo dire che alla fine mi ha davvero irritato lo stesso. Tanto.
Simon e Izzy invece...eddai che ce la facciamo!
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