Reading Order of the Shadowhunter Chronicles

What is The Shadowhunter Chronicles?

The Shadowhunter Chronicles is a book franchise written by Cassandra Clare. The universe has many interconnected series and standalones.

There are currently four main series:

1. The Mortal Instruments
2. The Infernal Devices
3. The Dark Artifices
4. The Last Hours

Recommended Reading Order

The following is my suggested reading order based on my experiences.

• Clockwork Angel
• Clockwork Prince
• Clockwork Princess
• City of Bones
• City of Ashes
• City of Glass
• City of Fallen Angels
• City of Lost Souls
• City of Heavenly Fire
• The Bane Chronicles
• Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
• Lady of Midnight
• Lord of Shadows
• Queen of Air and Darkness
• The Red Scrolls of Magic
• The Lost Book of White
• Ghosts of the Shadow Market
• Chain of Gold
• Chain of Iron
• Chain of Thorns
• Secrets of Blackthorn Hall
• A Sea of Change
• Better in Black

"We are dust and shadow." - Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel