This post will be my first to rate the characters that I most like to the least liked. I have listed the characters and then I will start writing about the characters that I most like to the least liked ones and the reasons.
Clary Fray, Jace Herondale, Simon Lewis, Isabelle Lightwood, Alec Lightwood, Magnus Bane, Luke Garroway, Jocelyn Fray/Fairchild, Valentine Morgenstern, Max Lightwood, The Lightwoods, Sebastian, Maia and Hodge.
- Jace Wayland: Also confused as Jace Morgenstern and finally comes to know he is Jace Herondale. The reasons I liked this character is because he is a loner in his own way. Is adopted and assumes his father is someone else and comes to know that he is the same person but different name and later comes to know he technically does not even have a name. His biological parents have a sad story. I liked how people slowly come to know that he is not Jonathan but they die or end up keeping it as a secret. There is something so hidden about JAce that I loved this character. I was wondering if this novel would not be about Clary but Jace then it would still make sense. Jace has a complicated history than Clary. Till the end he was scared about losing Clary.
- Magnus Bane: I love Magnus. A high warlock who is bisexual and is completely in love with Alec. The forbidden love of a shadowhunter and a downworlder. It was amazing. He is quiet most of the time and just pops up when the Shadowhunters need help. Without Magnus the book would be dull. Without Magnus the shadowhunters would be trapped. What there not to like a warlock who dresses in bright color as he pleases and sparks blue aura and has so much magic in him.
- Clary/ Clarissa Fray: She is Jocelyn and Valentines child. The first book she practically did nothing and was confused about her feelings for Jace and when she came to know that Jace is her long-lost brother Jonathan she was not so much heartbroken. She kept on protecting Simon and supported Simons view over Jace. Then in the second novel she was dating Simon and it was not until the Farie queen asked her to kiss Jace that she realizes she truly loves him and dating Simon is wrong. Jace although hurt over knowing that he can never be with Clary and also the fact that Clary has accepted them as a brother and sister leads to Jace breaking Clary’s heart by saying he will respect her wishes and will see her as a sister. This was the best part. The third book she is just doing her thing and accepting Jace’s feelings and helps Jace rise back form dead. They come to know they are not related. She is dumb and a smart girl.
- Simon Lewis: I liked this quirky character only after book 1. Throughout the book one he knows Clary is oblivious about his feelings. He wants to date her and be with her so he is just stubbornly tagging along. From the time he becomes Vampire and he grows up. He knows how he cannot be with Clary and is smart in his own way. He helps Jace and he can do anything to help Clary is the best part. I loved the transition of this character from reckless gamer nerdy guy to smart and understanding guy.
- Alec Lightwood: This is one of my favorite character in the TV series but here he is okay. I liked Alec’s love for his sister and brother and his little crush on Jace. Seeing how this book was written in the year 2007 I found it okay that Alec might want to hide his sexuality. The book was published in the year 2007 so it was written before that. Coming from a respected family he tends to hide his identity. He was a good brother and his coming out in front of his family was a good character.
- Luke Garroway: Previously known as Lucian Graymark. First a shadowhunter then turned into a warewolf. He has been in love with Jocelyn but respected her wishes to be with Valentine. He is loyal and trustworthy. He will protect his pack and Clary at any cost. He is a kind-hearted character.
- Jocelyn Fray: Jocelyn Fairchild. Feel in love with a good soul and still loved him when he turned bad. Loves her daughter and I disliked how she wanted to protect Clary but I understand why she did what she had to do. I liked how she realizes her love for Luke is true.
- Isabella Lightwood: Also, known as Izzy. She has a far big role in the TV series than what is said on the book. The book has lot of roles but not action wise. She is bold and knows what she wants. She is kind hearted and well-liked by everyone. She is attracted to Simon and not because he is a vampire and has a charm but she liked him from the start. Just sad that there was no story of two of them.
- The Lightwood’s: They are a powerful family who were granted freedom post uprising. There is a little boy called Max who wears glasses and reads a lot. I liked this character popping in from time to time. Felt bad that Sebastian killed a little boy.
- Sebastian, Hodge and Maia: Sebastian was introduced in the last book. He plays a sly character. I liked how brave and sadistic and demonic he seemed. I felt like if there is a back story to Maia then why is it not related to the story? She was just a character which if not there it does not make any difference. She likes Simon and he likes her back but her back story of how she became a werewolf was completely unnecessary. If it is related to other 3 books it might make sense but not for this. Hodge, I understand how he must have felt. Being a nobody he was trapped in the castle post uprising. He did what he had to do to survive. Most of all he loved the kids.
Valentine Morgenstern: He is a charismatic believer. I felt angry over his character but then I felt sad for him because no matter how bad of a character he is he loved Jocelyn. He did things his way but his love for her was pure. Even Luke could not accept he loved Jocelyn but Valentine knew how his best friend felt about his wife.
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