I don't think I ever intended specifically to write for the young adult market. It's just that when the idea for City of Bones came to me, I knew the main characters were teenagers. In my mind they were just very clearly the ages they were, which turned out to mean it was a YA novel.
Cassandra ClareMeliorn looked impassive. "Mundane humans are not permitted in the Court." "I wish someone had mentioned that earlier," said Simon, to no one in particular. "I take it I'm just supposed to wait out here until vines start growing on me?" Meliorn considered. "That might offer significant amusement.
Cassandra ClareMagnus called me and asked me to come and see you. He tried to reach you, but he couldnโt. He wants you to put him in touch with the Praetor Lupus.โ โPut him in touch withโฆโ Jordan shook his head. โYou canโt just call the Praetor. Itโs not like 1-800-WEREWOLF.
Cassandra ClareShe looked up from closing it to find Jace watching her through hooded eyes. โAnd one last thing,โ he said. He reached over and pulled the sparking pins out of her hair, so that it fell in warm heavy curls down her neck. The sensation of hair tickling her bare skin was unfamiliar and oddly pleasant. โMuch better,โ he said, and she thought this time that maybe his voice was uneven too.
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