Making things even more complicated, Julian's brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. If only her heart didn't lead her in treacherous directions. Together with her battle partner Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering who killed her parents and avenging her losses. It's been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. It’s beautiful and matches the story perfectly.The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in this #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novel in Cassandra Clare's newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. If you couldn’t tell, I love this book and this cover. I love the sword and it has Cassie’s signature! I haven’t – and probably never will- meet her so this is as close as I can get to have a book signed by her. Since I have a first edition, it came with an exclusive stamp and it’s BEAUTIFUL. Have I mentioned that I really like the color blue? The book is also breath-taking without the dust jacket. I mean, The Dark Artifices is a trilogy and this was just the first book).

Specially now that I know that she’s alive (this is not too spoilery right? It’s a given.

When I first saw the cover it made me incredibly anxious because I already really liked her character (mostly because of CoHF) but it’s also very beautiful.

The image! Emma’s drawing/photo is fantastic! So intriguing and it definitely catches your interest. Also, the colors also help because you can’t go wrong with silver and gold (and more blue). The font! It’s the shadowhunters novel’s font but prettier? I don’t know, maybe it’s the color, but I really like it. Probably with the colors? I love blue books and this one is sooo pretty! Every time sunlight hits my shelves I can catch a different hue of blue from this book and it’s magical. One of my most anticipated books of the year and one of the best books I’ve read this year, if not THE best. Ever heard of cover buys, anyone? I’m also willing to bet I’m not the only one who does that 😉 You know when people say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover? Of course they’re right, but I totally do judge covers and sometimes I even buy a book just because I like the cover. This series will be about analyzing and judging a book cover. Today I would like to introduce The Cover Trials, a new series that I’ll be starting on the blog. What is it about? Well, by the name you’ve probably guessed that it has something to do with book covers, and you’re right!

Lady midnight cover