City of Bones
Summary
Fifteen-year-old Clary witnesses what appears to be a murder at a New York nightclub, committed by teenagers with strange tattoos and weapons. When the body vanishes and her mother disappears, Clary is thrust into the hidden world of Shadowhunters, warriors who hunt demons and protect humanity from supernatural threats.
At a Glance
💬LanguageSignificant
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexSignificant
🍷Drugs & AlcoholModerate
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language
💬 Does City of Bones have profanity or strong language?
ProfanitySignificant
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityModerate
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
Racial / Ethnic SlursNone
| f-word | |
| sh*t | |
| *ss | |
| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
| c-word | |
| h*ll | |
| cr*p |
Violence
⚔️ Is City of Bones violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreHeavy
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in City of Bones
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveModerate
Kissing (Light / Peck)None
Kissing (Passionate)Moderate
Heterosexual RomanceSignificant
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in City of Bones
Illegal Drug UseModerate
Legal Alcohol UseModerate
Implied / Referenced UseModerate
Other Content
📋 Other content in City of Bones
Medical / Body ProcessesModerate
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingSignificant
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