Can I just read the infernal devices?

Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices are two different series. A couple of characters appear in both, but you don’t have to read MI to understand ID. That being said, I think you would enjoy it if you did read it. You don’t have to read Infernal Devices, but it really does help!

Can I read the infernal devices as a stand alone?

I would personally read The Infernal Devices first just because it takes place before The Mortal Instruments. I’ve started reading The Infernal Devices and I haven’t read the Mortal Instruments yet, but it’s fine! They’re like seperate stories.

Can I read City of Fallen Angels before Clockwork Angel?

You can read either first I guess, it’s your choice. But I recommend that you read at least the first three of the mortal instruments before you start the infernal devices.

Can I read infernal devices without mortal instruments?

You don’t have to read The Mortal Instruments first. It explains what Shadowhunters are in Clockwork Angel. I have not run across anything in The Infernal Devices that is not explained in that series, so you’ll be okay if you don’t read The Mortal Instruments. yes you can.

How do I read infernal devices?

The Shadowhunters Reading Order

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1)
City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2)
City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments #3)
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)
Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices #2)

Can you read infernal devices without mortal instruments?

yes, you definitely can. The Infernal Devices takes place before the event of TMI so there won’t be any references or spoilers. , Finished all the series in The Shadowhunter Chronicles. So, yes, you can read TID before TMI.

Is The Infernal Devices connected to Mortal Instruments?

The Infernal Devices are a trilogy of prequels to The Mortal Instruments books, set almost 130 years ago. It’s a romantic adventure centering around the Lightwood, Herondale, Wayland, and other Shadowhunter families you’ll know well from The Mortal Instruments.

Is infernal devices a series?

Clockwork Angel2010
Clockwork Prince2011Clockwork Princess2013
The Infernal Devices/Books

How old should you be to read the infernal devices?

Mature kids 12+ can read this book without further discussion. I, personally, recommend this to teens or adults if you liked the first one.

Can you read the dark artifices without reading Mortal Instruments?

Yes, you do have to read The Mortal Instruments before reading Lady Midnight. Lady Midnight doesn’t provide any intro into the complex world that the book revolves around, and characters, inside jokes, and hidden meanings are all in The Mortal Instruments.