Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sword Catcher | 2023 | Cassandra Clare | Buy |
Sword Catcher, published in 2023, marks Cassandra Clare’s move into adult fantasy fiction. Set in the fictional Mediterranean-inspired city of Castellane, the novel follows Kel, a young man who serves as the prince’s body double, and Lin, a physician from a marginalized community. Their stories intersect as political conspiracies and ancient magic threaten the city.
The book launched the Chronicles of Castellane series, establishing a new world entirely separate from the Shadowhunter universe. The adult fantasy market gives Clare room for more complex political themes and a broader scope than her YA work typically allows.