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Get ready to explore City of Bones and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

City of Bones Summary and Study Guide

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Part 1: “Dark Descent”

Part 1, Chapters 1-3

City of Bones Part 1, Chapters 1-3 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapters 4-6

City of Bones Part 1, Chapters 4-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapters 7-9

City of Bones Part 1, Chapters 7-9 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “Easy Is the Descent”

Part 2, Chapters 10-11

City of Bones Part 2, Chapters 10-11 Summary & Analysis

Part 2, Chapters 12-16

City of Bones Part 2, Chapters 12-16 Summary & Analysis

Part 2, Chapters 17-20

City of Bones Part 2, Chapters 17-20 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “The Descent Beckons”

Part 3, Chapter 21-Epilogue

City of Bones Part 3, Chapter 21-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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