Better in Black

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July 2026 Book of the Month

One for serious Shadowhunters’ devotees, Better in Black sees Cassandra Clare delve deep into the relationships of some of the series’ best-loved couples. Featuring ten tantalising love stories that represent a journey through the Shadowhunters universe, this collection centres the romantic elements of a series that’s long been seducing fantasy fans.  

Among the ten couples covered by Better in Black, we meet Tessa and Will on honeymoon in Paris, where a dark séance interrupts their acts of passion, while “Who the Wolf Loves” sees Luke Garroway pen a stirring love letter to Jocelyn Fray while she’s in a coma. Then there’s “Too Wise to Love”, a beguilingly lyrical faerie tale that hints at things to come.  

Simmering with secrets, desires and demons, with surprises adding spice to the nostalgia the stories will surely stir in long-time fans, Better in Black delivers exactly what the best fantasy spin-offs should do: they deepen the world, add intrigue, and ignite interest in what’s coming next. In this case, the book includes a preview of The Wicked Powers, the highly-anticipated trilogy that will draw the Shadowhunters series to a close.

Reviewed by Joanne Owen
Joanne Owen is a writer, reviewer and workshop presenter whose lifelong love of books began when she was growing up in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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About Better in Black

ORDER NOW! Romance, love, drama and obsession in this gripping collection of ten brand-new stories from across the world of The Shadowhunters - the international bestselling series and smash Netflix show."A gorgeous fantasy that's so good, it's dangerous." Holly Black Go deeper into the very best forbidden loves, love triangles and enemies to lovers ever written in this thrilling, swoon-worthy collection from across The Shadowhunters series.Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary seek out an exiled Shadowhunter and learn that love can save the world - or destroy it. Will and Tessa are enjoying their honeymoon in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy are together in New York when they observe increased demonic activity. 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 James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, and perfect for any romantasy lover, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.Relive the love stories that started it all or begin your Shadowhunters obsession with the first in each series: City of Bones, Clockwork Angel or Chain of Gold.LOOK OUT FOR THE WICKED POWERS - COMING IN 2026. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER SOON.

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