Esteban Gonzalez’s Reviews > Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy > Status Update
Esteban Gonzalez
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I don’t know why it took me so long to give this book a proper chance. Nearly three years have passed since I last read anything from Shadowhunters, and I was starting to lose the thread a bit. But reading this book, at least the first story, brought back memories of the saga and reminded me why I loved it so much. And although Simon was never my favourite, I’m really excited to read about his Ascension.
— Mar 01, 2026 09:58PM
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Esteban Gonzalez
is on page 181 of 655
I’m so happy to have been able to read Tessa, Will and Jem again (Gabriel and Cecily too, of course — but you know what I mean), and Jessamine as well! I’m loving this book with all my heart, and I adore Simon’s struggle to understand where he belongs in the world and who he is within it… everyone else seems to know except him. I think we’ve all felt like that at some point.
— 4 minutes ago
Esteban Gonzalez
is on page 122 of 655
I’ll stop asking why I didn’t read this book at the height of my obsession with the saga and accept it was a mistake. I would’ve loved it even more back then. After finishing the 2 story, I’m left with many questions. I know it came out a while ago, but I can’t help thinking Tobias and the hidden lineage may be something Cassandra explores later perhaps in “The Wicked Powers”. We’ll have to wait.
— 12 hours, 58 min ago
Esteban Gonzalez
is on page 71 of 655
I’ve just finished the first tale, “Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy”, and once again I find myself asking, “Why the hell did I leave this book gathering dust on my shelf for so long?” I’m an avid Shadowhunters fan and, honestly, I can understand why this might not be everyone’s favourite story, but I genuinely loved it. I truly did. I’ll carry on with the next one and keep you updated.
— 18 hours, 15 min ago
