The Dark Artifices Series by Cassandra Clare follows Emma Carstairs, a young Shadowhunter living at the Los Angeles Institute who is determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of her parents. Alongside her parabatai Julian Blackthorn and his siblings, Emma becomes involved in a dangerous investigation that reveals a much larger threat to the Shadowhunter world. As they uncover dark secrets involving demons, forbidden magic and Shadowhunter politics, Emma and Julian must navigate their increasingly complicated feelings for each other while protecting their family and the people they love.