Question 1

What order should I read The Mortal Instruments?

Accepted Answer

The reading order for The Mortal Instruments is: 1. City of Bones, 2. City of Ashes, 3. City of Glass, 4. City of Fallen Angels, 5. City of Lost Souls, 6. City of Heavenly Fire, 7. Spinning Silver.

Question 2

How many books are in The Mortal Instruments?

Accepted Answer

The Mortal Instruments has 7 books and the series is complete.

Question 3

Is The Mortal Instruments finished?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The Mortal Instruments is complete—all books in the series have been published.

Question 4

What is the spiciest book in The Mortal Instruments?

Accepted Answer

The spiciest book in The Mortal Instruments is City of Bones (2/5 on the spice scale).

Question 5

Are there content warnings for The Mortal Instruments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, across the The Mortal Instruments series you may encounter: betrayal, violence, blood, incest, child abuse (referenced), death, toxic relationships, kidnapping, fire, death of loved one.

Question 6

Is The Mortal Instruments a slow burn?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at least one book in the The Mortal Instruments series features a slow burn romance—the tension builds gradually before anything happens between the leads.

The Mortal Instruments Series

City of Bones

City of Ashes

City of Glass

City of Fallen Angels

City of Lost Souls

City of Heavenly Fire

Spinning Silver

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