Every so often I come across a novel or a series that takes holds of my emotions and imagination, never releasing until the last page of the book. The Mortal Instrument series by Cassandra Clare is the latest and in my opinion one of the best series I have read thus far in my life. The Mortal Instruments is the story of a girl named Clary Fray who finds out she is a Shadowhunter - a half angel, half human being that helps to rid the world of demons and protect the mundanes (humans) from things they don’t see. She meets other Shadowhunters - Jace, Isabelle, Alec - and along with her best friend navigate the world of demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, and fairies while dealing with her “driven” father and other bad guys. There are many plot points to the novels; to go through them here would be a waste of time. Read the books if you want specific story lines and character information. Cassandra Clare weaves a very intricate and delicate story into 6 books without the r