I’m the type of person that loves nostalgia which means writing these posts and reminiscing about old reads is so fun. I may even re-read some of these at some point.

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare 

The Infernal Devices was a massively staple series in my teenhood, as was any Cassandra Clare book that was out at the time. I can vividly remember reading this series. It was summertime and I ate a burger after finishing the book. Yes, I am aware that I remember the weirdest things. It’s quite a talent. 

I do not often read stories set before the 1900s as I find the language can sometimes be a bit confusing and therefore does not make the story flow for me. There was none of that in this book and it quickly became my favourite series by Cassandra Clare. I’m not sure if it’s still my favourite as The Dark Artifices and The Last Hours have been released since, but I definitely like it more than The Mortal Instruments.

I’ll give you one guess as to why this is one of my all-time favourite books. Will Herondale. My all-time book boyfriend, although his title was almost taken from him by Julian Blackthorn. He is such a great character and I’m so glad we get to spend more time with both him and Tessa in The Last Hours. 

I have actually re-read this recently and it’s still as good as I remember.

Synopsis: In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series.

The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters—including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them…

Carry On (Simon Snow #1) by Rainbow Rowell 

I have talked about this book a few times on Young Creative Press in the past and boy do I still love it. I haven’t Wayward Son and I don’t think I ever will. Is Rainbow Rowell technically a problematic author? I’m not sure, but I have read Eleanor and Park and that book is pretty problematic. 

I remember being in awe at this book throughout reading it. A lot of people were saying that it was just a certain wizard who I will not name for certain reasons fanfiction, however, it was much more than that to me at the time. I think reading Fangirl first was the right choice as I understood the story a lot more. I actually forgot that Carry On is the fanfiction written by Cath in Fangirl.

Synopsis: Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen.

That’s what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right.

Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon’s face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here — it’s their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon’s infuriating nemesis didn’t even bother to show up.

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