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The Shadowhunter Chronicles #12.5
A Long Conversation
What does it mean to be married? What do we commit to when we commit to each other for life? On a tense, hot summer night at the New York Institute, one couple will begin to find out as they celebrate their engagement. Another couple will explore that step, only to be thrown back by a violent emergency that calls them to duty before love.
When Simon Lewis spontaneously proposes to Isabelle Lightwood, Clary Fairchild has two days to plan a grand engagement party. With a lot of help from their Downworlder and mundane friends, Clary and Jace Herondale pull it off.
But it wouldn't be the Shadow World if trouble didn't arrive to threaten even the most joyous occasion. As the new co-head of the New York Institute, Clary must deal with an impending Downworlder civil war, all while trying to keep Isabelle away from a room suspiciously full of tulips, to which she is dangerously allergic.
Clary and Jace finally find a moment for themselves, but Magnus Bane interrupts them before they can have the conversation they really need to have – a conversation about that longest of conversations, marriage, that they may never get to have if they don't survive the night...
When Simon Lewis spontaneously proposes to Isabelle Lightwood, Clary Fairchild has two days to plan a grand engagement party. With a lot of help from their Downworlder and mundane friends, Clary and Jace Herondale pull it off.
But it wouldn't be the Shadow World if trouble didn't arrive to threaten even the most joyous occasion. As the new co-head of the New York Institute, Clary must deal with an impending Downworlder civil war, all while trying to keep Isabelle away from a room suspiciously full of tulips, to which she is dangerously allergic.
Clary and Jace finally find a moment for themselves, but Magnus Bane interrupts them before they can have the conversation they really need to have – a conversation about that longest of conversations, marriage, that they may never get to have if they don't survive the night...
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2017
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Cassandra Clare
199 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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June 8, 2018
”The sounds of laughter and music from outside were blurring; she could hear Jace’s quick breathing, remembered the boy he had been, in the grass with her in front of the Wayland Manor in Idris, when they had kissed and kissed and she had realized that love could cut you like the edge of a blade.”
Okay so this actually made me feel as
sappy,
maudlin,
nostalgic
and emotional
as I thought I would feel. *lol*
It wasn’t exactly what I expected though. For some reason I thought I’d get an insight at Clary’s thoughts and why she was about to say I mean like seriously, Cassie!!??
There’s got to be more than just bad dreams and dubious foreboding to answer like that. XD
Anyway, I really loved to see a little bit of Alec and Magnus and of course they were awesome again.
”Alec,” Clary said firmly. “They won’t take Rafe away from you. We won’t let them.”
“I won’t let them,” said Alec. “I’d kill them all first. But that would be awkward and ruin the party.”
Aww Alec my fierce and deadly papa tiger!! <333
Magnus waved a dismissive hand. “I’ve walked in on your ancestors doing worse,” he said. “Besides it’s an emergency.”
*LMAO* Yes, Magnus, sweetheart. You’ve walked in on them doing worse. *nods, suppresses a chuckle and smirks*
I just love this universe!!! And by the Angels, I’m living for those small hints and references that always appear when you least expect them. It’s such a wonderful experience and it gives me life!!! I’ll never get tired of this world and my precious boys! =)))
All told, this was a nice addition to the series, since there didn’t happen all too much it didn’t really blow my mind though. *lol*
Conclusion: “A Long Conversation” is a nice short story and if you’re a die-hard fan and want to dive into the Shadowhunter world for a little while this might exactly be what you’ve been looking for. ;-)
Okay so this actually made me feel as
sappy,
maudlin,
nostalgic
and emotional
as I thought I would feel. *lol*
It wasn’t exactly what I expected though. For some reason I thought I’d get an insight at Clary’s thoughts and why she was about to say I mean like seriously, Cassie!!??
There’s got to be more than just bad dreams and dubious foreboding to answer like that. XD
Anyway, I really loved to see a little bit of Alec and Magnus and of course they were awesome again.
”Alec,” Clary said firmly. “They won’t take Rafe away from you. We won’t let them.”
“I won’t let them,” said Alec. “I’d kill them all first. But that would be awkward and ruin the party.”
Aww Alec my fierce and deadly papa tiger!! <333
Magnus waved a dismissive hand. “I’ve walked in on your ancestors doing worse,” he said. “Besides it’s an emergency.”
*LMAO* Yes, Magnus, sweetheart. You’ve walked in on them doing worse. *nods, suppresses a chuckle and smirks*
I just love this universe!!! And by the Angels, I’m living for those small hints and references that always appear when you least expect them. It’s such a wonderful experience and it gives me life!!! I’ll never get tired of this world and my precious boys! =)))
All told, this was a nice addition to the series, since there didn’t happen all too much it didn’t really blow my mind though. *lol*
Conclusion: “A Long Conversation” is a nice short story and if you’re a die-hard fan and want to dive into the Shadowhunter world for a little while this might exactly be what you’ve been looking for. ;-)
May 26, 2017
"I'd kill them all first. But that would be awkward and ruin the party." (Alec Lightwood page - 9).
4.5 Stars.
Simon and Izzy are getting married yes!!
This short story provides a look into the lives of everyone from TMI 5 years after the war. I'm glad to read that everyone is doing well.
Seriously though please say that Clary will say yes?!
4.5 Stars.
Simon and Izzy are getting married yes!!
This short story provides a look into the lives of everyone from TMI 5 years after the war. I'm glad to read that everyone is doing well.
Seriously though please say that Clary will say yes?!
January 7, 2020
“Marriage is like a long conversation that always ends too soon.”
Super cute.
What’s going on with Clary?!?!?!!!!
Super cute.
What’s going on with Clary?!?!?!!!!
February 12, 2018
"Clary couldn’t help but remember the first time she’d seen him in the Institute, playing the piano, his back to her. Alec? he’d said. Is that you? "
You know what breaks my heart (in the best possible way, obviously!) the most? All those shared moments and references and history between The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices, the ones you don't pick up when you first read them cause there are simply too many things happening, too many new characters and places and situations to keep track of. The ones that hit you right in the chest when you see Tessa through Clary's eyes, when Jace reacts the same way Jem once did, when Will comes alive once more and everything is magical and as it should be. I have such love for this world and my heart is so full (and there may or may not be tears involved as well) and still, I can't put into words how grateful I am to have these books and this world and these people in my life. What I can and will do, though, is keep loving them while anxiously anticipating whichever of the next instalments of series old and new comes next!
Until next time!
You know what breaks my heart (in the best possible way, obviously!) the most? All those shared moments and references and history between The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices, the ones you don't pick up when you first read them cause there are simply too many things happening, too many new characters and places and situations to keep track of. The ones that hit you right in the chest when you see Tessa through Clary's eyes, when Jace reacts the same way Jem once did, when Will comes alive once more and everything is magical and as it should be. I have such love for this world and my heart is so full (and there may or may not be tears involved as well) and still, I can't put into words how grateful I am to have these books and this world and these people in my life. What I can and will do, though, is keep loving them while anxiously anticipating whichever of the next instalments of series old and new comes next!
Until next time!
January 20, 2021
Jace y Clary son de mis parejas favoritas de toda la saga, y en mi opinión, la que más obstáculos tuvo para poder estar juntos.
Cassandra, dejalos en paz!
Los necesito juntos y felices, basta de sufrir, ya tuvieron para más de una vida con todo lo que pasaron.
Cuando Magnus dijo "he interrumpido a tus ancestros haciendo algo peor".. jajaja todos sabemos a quienes se refiere. El siempre apareciendo en momentos inoportunos.
Demasiado bueno, nunca me voy a cansar de leerlos.
Cassandra, dejalos en paz!
Los necesito juntos y felices, basta de sufrir, ya tuvieron para más de una vida con todo lo que pasaron.
Cuando Magnus dijo "he interrumpido a tus ancestros haciendo algo peor".. jajaja todos sabemos a quienes se refiere. El siempre apareciendo en momentos inoportunos.
Demasiado bueno, nunca me voy a cansar de leerlos.
April 30, 2019
Oh Gosh, how I love these characters. ♥♥♥
Right until this moment I hadn't realize just how much I missed the original group. This story was just so perfect and made me remember just how much I love "The Mortal Instruments" and how much I want to re-read them.
The whole story revolves around Simon and Isabelle's engagement party and the feelings that brings. Narrated from Clary's POV, to keep the tradition, it felt like returning home, like getting back into your favorite and most comfortable shirt.
The moment, of course, is one that I'm already familiar with, since -thankfully- I'm caught out in the Shadowhunter world. Still, it was wonderful to revisit the New York Institute and see the moment unfold in front of my own eyes.
I laughed a great deal with their shenanigans and interactions, but at the same time, it was great to see how at ease the different characters are now with one another.
There's really not much to say since the story is super short, and so must be my review.
Right until this moment I hadn't realize just how much I missed the original group. This story was just so perfect and made me remember just how much I love "The Mortal Instruments" and how much I want to re-read them.
The whole story revolves around Simon and Isabelle's engagement party and the feelings that brings. Narrated from Clary's POV, to keep the tradition, it felt like returning home, like getting back into your favorite and most comfortable shirt.
The moment, of course, is one that I'm already familiar with, since -thankfully- I'm caught out in the Shadowhunter world. Still, it was wonderful to revisit the New York Institute and see the moment unfold in front of my own eyes.
I laughed a great deal with their shenanigans and interactions, but at the same time, it was great to see how at ease the different characters are now with one another.
There's really not much to say since the story is super short, and so must be my review.
December 11, 2019
I read this at the end of Lady Midnight, I believe. Unpopular opinion, but I love Clary Fairchild. She's my favorite series MC out of her, Tessa, and Emma. I just, I love her. It was great to see her, and I just adore everyone from TMI - Clary, Simon, Jace, Izzy, Alec, Magnus... I love these characters with a love I haven't honestly felt for anyone else in all of Cassandra Clare's books.
I have to find out what is going on with Clary. Don't die on me girl, if that's the case...
At least (LoS spoilers)
I have to find out what is going on with Clary. Don't die on me girl, if that's the case...
At least (LoS spoilers)
May 29, 2019
hey @ cassie i just want, like, a thousand more short (and long) stories in the og's perspective please and ty
February 5, 2019
I have missed these two so much... ❤
January 26, 2018
I wish this was longer, I just miss them all so much. I really miss reading in clary’s perspective but anyway, I’m happy I could read about them again and see how happy everyone is, it brings me so much joy!
June 10, 2017
This story at the end was so confusing but amazing at the same time!
April 10, 2020
I don't know, maybe it's me but the characters' voices felt a bit off...
March 23, 2023
conseguí leerlo en inglés que orgullosa estoy de mi 🥹🥹🥹🥹
May 30, 2020
Spoiler: quoted lines here :)
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Jace leaned away from Clary, but only slightly. His eyes were narrowed. “I would say ‘Don’t you knock?’ but it seems evident you don’t,” he said. “We are, however, busy.”
.
Magnus waved a dismissive hand. “I’ve walked in on your ancestors doing worse,” he said. “Besides, it’s an emergency.”
.
Ahh remember Will and Tessa ??
Anyway, I just loved this short story, I love to read everything that happens behind the scenes and this is one where all we were reading about was Emma Carstairs and the Blackthorns ❤️
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Jace leaned away from Clary, but only slightly. His eyes were narrowed. “I would say ‘Don’t you knock?’ but it seems evident you don’t,” he said. “We are, however, busy.”
.
Magnus waved a dismissive hand. “I’ve walked in on your ancestors doing worse,” he said. “Besides, it’s an emergency.”
.
Ahh remember Will and Tessa ??
Anyway, I just loved this short story, I love to read everything that happens behind the scenes and this is one where all we were reading about was Emma Carstairs and the Blackthorns ❤️
January 31, 2020
Πάντα ήμουν περίεργη να μάθω πως έκανε πρόταση γάμου ο Simon και πως αντέδρασαν οι φίλοι και η οικογένεια. Δεν ήταν κάτι θαυμάσιο και δεν συμβαίνει και τίποτα εξωπραγματικό. Κυρίως βλέπουμε την Clary και τον Jace τι κάνουν μετά απο αυτό το νέο. Το τέλος με άφησε κάπως να κρέμομαι σχετικά με μια ερώτηση του Jace αλλα υποθέτω μαθαίνουμε στα Dark Artifices περισσότερα.
August 3, 2017
Yo acá bien emocionada porque SIZZY y termina siendo otra historia de Jace y Clary.
Que flojera con Cassandra y su obsesión con hacer a Jace y Clary los protagonistas de todo, neta que flojera.
Que flojera con Cassandra y su obsesión con hacer a Jace y Clary los protagonistas de todo, neta que flojera.
February 4, 2021
That was just delightful. I don't ever want Cassandra Clare to stop writing in the Shadowhunter world idc what anyone says
May 24, 2017
I forgot how much I missed Clary and Jace and Izzy and Simon and Alec and Magnus and everyone at the New York Institute. I love them so much. It's like reconnecting with old friend~. They will forever have my heart.
And I've accepted I am dedicating my entire life to the Shadowhunters, as long as Cassie keeps writing them, I'll be here to read them.
And I've accepted I am dedicating my entire life to the Shadowhunters, as long as Cassie keeps writing them, I'll be here to read them.
December 1, 2021
“I ordered roses. I swear I did. I don’t know what happened. I’ll go down to the florist and kill them tomorrow. Or maybe Alec might do it. He seems murderous tonight.”
- Clarissa Fairchild
——
“I’m getting married! To Simon! I’m happy! I used to think there was something weak about giving your heart to someone. That they might break it.
But I know better now.”
- Isabelle Lightwood
- Clarissa Fairchild
——
“I’m getting married! To Simon! I’m happy! I used to think there was something weak about giving your heart to someone. That they might break it.
But I know better now.”
- Isabelle Lightwood
July 7, 2017
Justo ahora tú te vienes a aparecer. Meses después de haberte leído.
goodreads:
¿POR QUÉ? :'(
goodreads:
¿POR QUÉ? :'(
May 14, 2018
Oh! I wonder what her answer will be...
And am happy for Simon and Izzy!!! <3
And am happy for Simon and Izzy!!! <3
June 14, 2021
➰ENCUÉNTRAME ↪️https://www.instagram.com/herbertbooks
—Das tanto.Y siempre te ha hecho más fuerte.
Una historia corta de algunos de los personajes más importantes que lo comenzaron todo.
Sé que debería haber leído esta historia corta antes o después de Lady Midnight pero realmente me enteré de su existencia más tarde, cosa que odio porque amo llevar el orden en los libros o relatos de TSC pero no importa porque esta historia ha sido sumamente preciosa.
Tiene los ingredientes perfectos si amas este mundo: recuerdos del pasado que ya has leído, la nueva vida que tienen, la conexión con el resto de historias...
Realmente me he emocionando con todo el relato, tal vez demasiado por los guiños que contiene a todas las sagas pero aprecien más a Clary, sólo con 24 páginas han podido leer lo que ha sido capaz de hacer y sigue haciendo esta mujer y solo reafirma mi amor hacia ella y mi Clace support.
➴❝Come on, you saved the world once, remember? I believe in you ❞
➴❝Alec?—he’d said—Is that you? ❞
➴❝When you and Simon first got to be friends and he brought you home from school, my mom said to me:‘That girl is going to bring magic into his life’—And you did❞
➴❝He stood up and came over to where Clary was standing by the door.“Wise girl”—he said ❞
➴❝Clary paused—Okay-she said.Good-bye, then.Have a nice day ❞
➴❝Green to mend out broken —he quoted ❞
—Rys.
[4/5🌟] ₀₁/₁₁/₂₀₂₀
—Das tanto.Y siempre te ha hecho más fuerte.
Una historia corta de algunos de los personajes más importantes que lo comenzaron todo.
Sé que debería haber leído esta historia corta antes o después de Lady Midnight pero realmente me enteré de su existencia más tarde, cosa que odio porque amo llevar el orden en los libros o relatos de TSC pero no importa porque esta historia ha sido sumamente preciosa.
Tiene los ingredientes perfectos si amas este mundo: recuerdos del pasado que ya has leído, la nueva vida que tienen, la conexión con el resto de historias...
Realmente me he emocionando con todo el relato, tal vez demasiado por los guiños que contiene a todas las sagas pero aprecien más a Clary, sólo con 24 páginas han podido leer lo que ha sido capaz de hacer y sigue haciendo esta mujer y solo reafirma mi amor hacia ella y mi Clace support.
➴❝Come on, you saved the world once, remember? I believe in you ❞
➴❝Alec?—he’d said—Is that you? ❞
➴❝When you and Simon first got to be friends and he brought you home from school, my mom said to me:‘That girl is going to bring magic into his life’—And you did❞
➴❝He stood up and came over to where Clary was standing by the door.“Wise girl”—he said ❞
➴❝Clary paused—Okay-she said.Good-bye, then.Have a nice day ❞
➴❝Green to mend out broken —he quoted ❞
—Rys.
[4/5🌟] ₀₁/₁₁/₂₀₂₀
July 12, 2017
Rereading this after knowing Clary's answer from Lord of Shadows breaks my heart..
October 1, 2020
C'è Simon
È abbastanza
Su Clary e Jace
È abbastanza
Su Clary e Jace
October 14, 2021
A cute installment!
This is a cute installment! It is before Lady Midnight but I still love the Jace and Clary updates! Also the Alec and Magnus and Simon and Izzy! I'm a sucker for them all!
This is a cute installment! It is before Lady Midnight but I still love the Jace and Clary updates! Also the Alec and Magnus and Simon and Izzy! I'm a sucker for them all!
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July 23, 2019Okay, so, this was a very cute little story to fit in among the events of Lady Midnight. I obviously will take any and all opportunities to be with my favorite characters in this world — and many of them appear here!
April 22, 2021
it was nice to dive more into these two characters
February 28, 2024
This was sweet, but I'm not the biggest fan of the ending–it was a bit abrupt.
September 2, 2022
Pensé que se centraría un poco más en el tema eel compromiso, como indica el título, pero veo q trata casi como a ser un epílogo extendido, buscando de dar un cierre a muchos personajes pero no enfocado a un tema en particular y al final de lo que menos se habló fue del compromiso en sí.
April 28, 2020
Had to search for this story because it wasn’t in my copy of Lady Midnight but I’m so glad I got to see my favorites all living their best lives 💕 (well, sort of)
HOWEVER, Clace has suffered enough can we please just leave them be? 😭
Then again... if it means we get to see more of them in LoS then I guess I’m not too mad about it
HOWEVER, Clace has suffered enough can we please just leave them be? 😭
Then again... if it means we get to see more of them in LoS then I guess I’m not too mad about it
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