BETTER IN BLACK

Ten short love stories starring Shadowhunter couples (and one throuple).

Clare starts off strong with “The Good Storm,” which brings back the beloved Will and Tessa Herondale of the controversial Infernal Devices love triangle. Their Parisian honeymoon is interrupted when a spell cast upon Will makes him lose all his painful memories but also forget his love for Tessa. Meanwhile, Luke Garroway’s letter to Jocelyn Fairchild in “Who the Wolf Loves” is filled with an incredible yearning that will devastate readers. But there are some fun, action-packed romps, too. “Zachary’s Day Out” follows Thomas Lightwood and Alastair Carstairs as they chase down the latter’s baby brother, who then magically transforms into a middle-aged man, and “City of Broken Hearts” centers on Simon Lewis and Izzy Lightwood, whose bickering is caused by some sort of demonic influence. Clare, a romantasy legend, depicts a spectrum of love stories that are rich in diversity, including the beautiful Sapphic romance between Ari Bridgestock and Anna Lightwood and the iconic polyamorous relationship involving Mark, Cristina, and Kieran. The author even offers a glimpse into the unsettling relationship between the Seelie Queen and Sebastian Morgenstern. Readers who are deeply familiar with the Shadowhunters universe will enjoy reuniting with many of their favorite characters, who vary in hair, skin, and eye colors.

The ultimate fan service for Shadowhunter loyalists.