#swordcatcher

[cassandraclare]

Happy pub day! RAGPICKER KING is out in the world today and I’m delighted to share it with all of you. Buckles will be swashed, adventures had, and hearts broken. Speaking of which here is some release day art by one of my favorite artists, Frostbite. Lin bandages up Conor’s hand. Love the way he’s looking at her. 💕 #cassandraclare #swordcatcher #theragpickerking

[margareturtle]

I ALSO TOOK NOTES FOR Y’ALL

Lmk it you want context for anything or if my handwriting is incoherent 😭

— Valentine is a Couples Counselor: someone asked if her characters are inspired by ppl she knows and she said that they’re inspired by a combination of ppl but ppl always think that her character are inspired by them specifically like Cassie’s friends mom thought that Valentine was inspired by her ex husband who was a couples counselor 😭

— someone asked if Sizzy or Clace would be better at babysitting Malec’s kids and she said Simon and Clary bc Jace and Izzy would be a disaster lmaoo

— she says that she wakes up feeling sad about tsc ending and she has the ending in mind now, (but don’t worry haha bc we’re still over a year out from tlkof and prob like 5 yrs from tls 😭)

—the third book is called The Bone Conjurers

— Holly, Cassie, and Marie Lu took a road trip in Italy?? Anyways Marie Lu was carsick and Holly and Cassie were arguing over whether to stick to their magisterium outline (cassie is very pro outline while holly is the opposite)

[overwhelmedwithships]

kel has chemistry with every character he interacts with i ship him with everyone

[rhiannons-bird]

characters who very calmy do the most unhinged shit imaginable all while maintaining a perfect expression of blankness — but also they loose all ability to function on any level when they get horny (often) — like there’s a thin line between “many gears turning but I won’t let it show” and “no thoughts head empty” and they straddle it perfectly

this post is dedicated to James Herondale, Wil Kempen & Kel Saren

[annadittmann]

An illustration to accompany the release of Barnes & Noble’s Exclusive Edition of Sword Catcher, written by bestselling author Cassandra Clare! This edition not only features a unique gold hardcover jacket, but also includes two mini posters with illustrations of the narrators, Kel and Lin. Featured here is the illustration of Lin Caster, an outcast with forbidden magic

It began with a crime, the theft of a boy. The prince’s body-double and Lin join forces to expose a web of corruption and intrigue in the gilded city of Castellane. Caught in the middle of forbidden love, dangerous magic and dark secrets, Kel and Lin could change their world forever in the start of this riveting and epic adult fantasy series.

annadittmann.com

[pbelgaumkar]

I JUST FINISHED SWORDCATCHER (and why does it seem like no one else has on here?)

Wasn't expecting to like it and get as invested in it as I am rn?? There's something about both Kel and Lin that really draws you in

Just documenting my thoughts below for fun:

- In the very beginning, I was kinda rooting for Lin and Kel (sorry I am kinda heteronormative and boring) but then as soon as she had her first interaction with Conor, I knew there was gonna be something there - but by the end, I have to say nothing at all is very clear there

- I TOTALLY CALLED LIN HAVING THE GODDESS IN HER ON TEVATH, although honestly I thought it would be for real (all the dreams and the stone etc) and not her scheming (which is so much better)

- So wanna see more of Lin scheming to get what she wants, and I'm totally seeing an arc where she gets ahold of too much power/magic but needs to make the choice between what is ethical and what she wants etc

- I'm predicting that Antonetta is gonna betray Kel at some point for her own gain/the Silk Charter/whatever

- I was really loving the Kel and Vienne interactions so I was honestly really sad to see her die :(

- Kel seems to have some sort of tie to the sea? And if I'm remembering correctly the three gods are war, death and the sea - interesting connection there and I wonder if anything will come of that

- I also feel like Silla is gonna be involved in some sort of betrayal against Kel ? (Idk I just feel like everyone's gonna betray him at some point because Cassie likes her main characters to suffer a bunch)

- I'm very curious to see what becomes of Conor next, because so far he hasn't done much of import, I'm interested in what kind of scheming he's going to pull off and whose interests are going to be protected

- Why do I feel like Mayesh is gonna die and there's gonna be some sort of struggle within the Sault over who succeeds him, and of course this will affect the coming war with Sarthe

- The King coming into his own was unexpected, there's gotta be some sort of agenda there too + his unexpected (physical) strength

- What I'm hoping to see is more of Kel's self exploration and him finding himself, his thoughts, his motivations outside of House Aurelian and Conor

- ALSO WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE KING ON THE HILL AND THE RAGPICKER KING????? GIMME MORE BACKSTORY ON HIM AND JI-ANN OMG I SO WANT TO KNOW (Does he remind anyone else a bit of Kaz Brekker and Inej?)

- Going to be super interesting to see what happens when Kel's interests and Conor's interests diverge at some point

[ofstarsandmoonlightt]

Conor: when i drink alcohol everyone calls me an alcoholic

Conor: But when i drink fanta no one calls me fantastic

Lin: we just asked what type of cereal you want, get your shit together

[dreamy-loser]

my favourite books of the year so far ✰

(all fantasy, some with mystery, some historical and fairy-tale like, one that is dark academia-esque, two with a romance heavy plot)

[liveter-na]

Just finished reading Sword Catcher and now I feel empty inside. I need more asap!

ConLin (is that the ship name?) have my heart.

With Kel I was rooting for Kel/Merren (Kerren?), gave up my hopes a bit and started to like Kel/Antonette but after the bonus content from fairyloot I need Kel/Merren to be endgame and I NEED more Merren’s pov please.

Where are all the great artists who make pretty fanart? I need to see sword catcher fanarts!

[meernaart]

POSTING THIS HERE WHERE ARE MY TSC PEOPLE ✨✨✨✨✨

[kelfurgalicious]

51 reads in 2024: a year in review

51 Books in 2024 2024 was absolutely BONKERS. Ian and I both got new jobs (I actually moved to a company that had been my dream to work at for so long!), we moved out of our house for a handful of months due to a home renovation, we dug out and underpinned our basement, and of course had many children’s activities and LIFE. At one point we slept under 6 different roofs in 2 countries within 3…

[cassandraclare]

Will Kel and Lin maintain their status as the two POV characters?

Yes, they will.

[livvylives]

she's here!!

it looks so good & it's kinda killing me I can't read it rn 😭

[okayclaryfray]

[annadittmann]

An illustration to accompany the release of Barnes & Noble's Exclusive Edition of Sword Catcher, written by bestselling author Cassandra Clare! This edition not only features a unique gold hardcover jacket, but also includes two mini posters with illustrations of the narrators, Kel and Lin. Featured here is the illustration of Kel - an orphan stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword-Catcher, the body-double of a royal heir.

It began with a crime, the theft of a boy. The prince's body-double and an outcast with forbidden magic join forces to expose a web of corruption and intrigue in the gilded city of Castellane. Caught in the middle of forbidden love, dangerous magic and dark secrets, Kel and Lin could change their world forever in the start of this riveting and epic adult fantasy series.

annadittmann.com

[incorrectswordcatcherquotes]

*start of Swordcatcher*

Mariam: What do you think of the Prince?

Lin: Smug bastard. His hair’s too good. I don’t trust people with hair that good.