Better in Black

Name: Better in Black
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781529533163
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By Cassandra Clare

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Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles – one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.Jace... Read More

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Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles – one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!

Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.

Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world – or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.

These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with:

Anna and Ari
Emma and Julian
Kieran, Mark, and Cristina

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529533163

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 448

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