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Queen of Air and Darkness

Cassandra Clare
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Queen of Air and Darkness

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Cassandra Clare

Queen of Air and Darkness

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

893

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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Super Short Summary

Cassandra Clare's Queen of Air and Darkness follows protagonists as they navigate a world of magic, danger, and political turmoil within the Shadowhunter universe. This third installment of Clare's The Dark Artifices series explores themes of power, loss, and identity as characters face significant threats and personal challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

130,981 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cassandra Clare's Queen of Air and Darkness has garnered praise for its complex world-building and intricate plotlines, seamlessly continuing the Shadowhunters series. Fans appreciate its emotional depth and character development. However, some criticize its length and pacing. Overall, it's a compelling addition but may feel daunting for new readers to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Queen of Air and Darkness?

A reader who enjoys Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare typically seeks young adult fantasy novels brimming with romance, adventure, and intricate lore. Fans of Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series will find similar enthralling elements and complex character dynamics.

4.5

130,981 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

893

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Topic
LGBTQ+

Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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