The Last Stand of the New York Institute – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I didn’t know how desperately I needed to see the sweet side of Alec that presents itself in this tale. What To Buy The Shadowhunter Who Has Everything (And Who You’re Not Officially Dating Anyway) – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This seems obvious, but it was interesting to me. I also enjoyed learning that vampires can develop addictions through the blood of human addicts. I like the glimpses of history in this story. Getting his backstory was something I needed. I love the portrayal in the television series and I actually liked Raphael a lot in The Mortal Instruments. Saving Raphael Santiago – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (my favorite) Oh, and Dolly’s “friend” was glaringly obvious.

Magnus closing the door to the void was the most exciting part, but that’s about it. I did enjoy the more exciting bits, but it was just a little to blah for my liking. He seems to really hit it off with every Herondale he encounters! Magnus is such a naughty man in this and I love that! I also really enjoyed the dynamic between Magnus and James Herondale. Poor James and his love of a psychopath though. Regardless, I really like Edmund Herondale!Īnother Herondale to adore! I love Tessa, Will, and Jem. Actually, in this one Camille doesn’t seem so bad. The fact that he loves only one person (and we know he ends up loving her his whole life) is what makes me realize he and Jace aren’t so different. Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale – 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Įdmund reminds me so much of Jace (except the whole part about having his Marks stripped to marry a mundane).

I loved the fact that there was some historical value to this – it’s believable that Magnus knew Marie Antoinette! I love the nod to his type – blue eyes, dark hair. I want to know why Magnus was banned from a country! They literally do not tell us what really happened in Peru and it’s infuriating. The tales of debauchery are wildly entertaining, but this story left something to be desired. Here’s a breakdown of The Bane Chronicles and my thoughts on each of the stories. Because my husband and I both adore the character, we named our Aussie, you guessed it, Magnus.Ĭlearly, Magnus is my favorite. Magnus is my favorite character in the Shadowhunter world. I got my husband hooked on the show and he agrees – Magnus is the best! In my opinion, there is no better actor to play this character.

When the Shadowhunters series was set to release and I found out Harry Shum Jr would be playing Magnus, I screamed. He is sassy, classy, and smart-assy and I adore how much he seems to like Clary (I mean, he calls her Biscuit and I think it’s so cute!). From the moment he was introduced in The Mortal Instruments, I loved him. Before I discuss my thoughts on the stories, I want to describe how I feel about Magnus Bane.

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