User:SofiaSaghir/Lady Midnight

The book has received mixed response since its publishing. Some reviews like the on thenational.ae suggests good things about the book, it says, "Clare’s imagination once again fills the pages with a thrilling world that promises political deviance, never-ending drama and unwavering love".[4] The Palatinate.org.uk reviewed the book as, "Lady Midnight might not be Cassandra Clare’s best work, but fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices will still likely find it an interesting read."[5] Common Sense Media said that fans of the Shadowhunter Chronicles will love this book but anyone who is expecting something new will likely be disappointed.

Fans of the series who want more forbidden love with a demon-hunting backdrop will adore this start of a new series; those out for something fresh will be disappointed.

However, The Guardian also agreed that the book was overhyped and not the best work in the series, calling it predictable.[6] Another review appreciate the books, quoting, "The world in which Cassandra Clare has created in her Shadowhunter series is slightly chilling – particularly when you consider that she has single-handedly imagined this miniature society. Her series of books are well thought-out and have many twists and secrets to uncover as the truth of the characters unfolds."[7] Kirkus also praised the book saying that fans of her books will enjoy the new characters, who are full of 'secret ardor and murderous zeal.'

Fans of Clare's grandiloquence will enjoy the torrid new cast of characters, positively aquiver with secret ardor and murderous zeal.