I decided to post some information regarding one of my favorite authors, Cassandra Clare, as she has a new novel coming out in May. The Mortal Instrument Series (yes, my blogger name is based on it, ha ha) are one of my favorite young adult series to follow. The Mortal Instrument Series consists of (in order of appearance): City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls (to be released in May, 2012), and City of Heavenly Fire (to be released in 2014). I definitely recommend checking them out if you haven't done so already. Here's a quick synopsis:

“Set in New York, the Mortal Instrument series follows the adventures of the Shadowhunters - half angel, half-human hybrids, sworn to protect the lives of humans from the supernatural forces they cannot see. Follow the journeys of the Nephilim as they battle against demons, vampires, werewolves, fairies and and other supernatural beings.”

Cassandra Clare has written tons of other short stories and novels (including The Infernal Devices Series-prequel to the Mortal Instrument Series) which I also recommend checking out. Here’s a link to her website: http://www.cassandraclare.com/