Better in Black

Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance

Knopf BFYR

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Alfred Publishing
02 December 2025

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite 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 • James and Cordelia • Thomas and Alastair • Sebastian and the Seelie Queen • Jocelyn and Luke

A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, 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!

By: Knopf BFYR
Imprint: Alfred Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9798217225705
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles and the New York Times bestselling Sword Catcher. The Shadowhunter Chronicles have been adapted as both a major motion picture and a television series. Her books have more than fifty million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and four fearsome cats.

Reviews for Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance

Praise for Cassandra Clare: ""The new queen of fantasy."" —The Wall Street Journal ""Prepare to be hooked."" —Entertainment Weekly ""The Mortal Instruments series is a story world that I love to live in. Beautiful!"" —Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight ""A gorgeous fantasy that’s so good, it’s dangerous."" —Holly Black, author of The Darkest Park of the Forest ""[W]orking like magic in both bookstores and Hollywood."" —USA Today ""I read this book, lost track of time, and missed my plane. You win this round, Clare."" —Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Kingkiller Chronicle Praise for Better in Black: ""The ultimate fan service for Shadowhunter loyalists."" —Kirkus Reviews