the truth of me

My name is Theresa Gray, but please, call me Tessa. My most favourite pasttime is reading books, but I do enjoy other things. I stay at the London Institute with the Shadowhunters, and am currently learning plenty about myself and the people around me. [affiliated with the shadowworld-rp group]

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SIX OF CROWS dice!

They come complete with a branded Six of Crows velvet pouch and game rules. (We played the game at Crow Cottage this weekend and it is ridiculous fun.) Want them? There are two ways to make them yours.

1. Come out to see me on tour, buy a copy of any book from the Grisha Trilogy (paperback or hardcover) at the event store (yes, we’ll have them at YALLFest too) and the dice are free with your purchase. Supplies are limited so heed my warning!

10/31 - Grisha Halloween at Books & Books, Coral Gables, FL 7pm

11/1 - Octavia Books, New Orleans, LA 5pm

11/3 - Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA 6pm

11/4 - Gibson’s, Concord, NH 6pm

11/5 - Jones Library (w/ Odyssey Books), Amherst, MA 6pm

11/6 - Books of Wonder, New York, NY 6pm

11/8 - YALLFest, Charleston, SC (details TBA)

11/9 - Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN 2pm

2. Reblog or retweet this post with the tag #SixofCrows and be entered to win one of five sets we’re giving away online! Contest is open internationally.

*All goodies designed by the inimitable Kayte Ghaffar, Master Fabrikator.

[halfandhalftessa]

crying because i can't go to ANY OF THESE UGHH

[cielrouge]

Here’s a giveaway for any Cassandra Clare fans! I have a physical ARC copy of THE BANE CHRONICLES, out on November 11th, 2014. 

Summary: “Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales, in print for the first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated material. This collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. Originally released one-by-one as e-only short stories by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan, this compilation presents all ten together in print for the first time and includes a never-before-seen eleventh tale, as well as new illustrated material.”

How to Enter/Rules:

This is International! 

Simply reblog or like this post to enter (though really, try not to spam your followers too much…) 

You don’t have to be following me to enter, but you must be willing to give me your address and have your ask box open

This giveaway ends on Friday, October 10th, at midnight EST

If you win, your ask box must be open so that I can contact you. You will then have 48 hours to reply, or I will pick another winner

A winner will be chosen at random 

Good Luck! And feel free to drop me an ask if you have further questions!

[likechildreninafairytale]

Tessa Gray + mood board [inspired by x].

[angelboyjace]

Good books are supposedly plentiful in this place. Even in my time, the London Institute is known for its ‘grand old library’. Or maybe you’ve already read them all.

[halfandhalftessa]

I believe I've read almost all of them; there's little to do in the Institute other than train and read, although I've taken a liking to knife throwing.

How do you entertain yourself here?

[angelboyjace]

Oh, really? And what would that be?

[halfandhalftessa]

Well, I'm not quite sure. Likely a good book.

[halfandhalftessa]

I feel as if something is missing...

[jonrochester]

"Things I know I shouldn’t be seeing." he says, then pauses for a moment. "Like someone I know who’s been dead for almost ten years now."

[halfandhalftessa]

Tessa stiffened, glancing over at him. "Oh," was all she could say, her brows furrowing. That did sound rather impossible. "And... what did they say?"

[jonrochester]

I am seeing… things. Does this mean that I have finally lost my mind?

[halfandhalftessa]

"Not necessarily, although lately it seems likely. What sort of things are you seeing?"

[sempiterna99]

Dear Will, you’ll always be in my heart

[jemcarstairstheboywholived]

Will and Tessa

[falcons-for-all]

Another image of Tessa Gray the warlock for you guys

[cityofmagicthings-blog]

Tessa and William Herondale.

[bisforbooks]

[merosz]

[halfandhalftessa]

[halfandhalftessa]

Hmm… a chocolate tart sounds like it might have too much in it, but if you don’t like chocolate as well, then perhaps I’ll have to give it a try.

It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr Townsend. I — what? Well, I am the only Gray around here that I know, aside from my...

[halfandhalftessa]

I see. I'm sure she makes lovely pastries. -smiles-

Oh, no... my brother isn't... he passed away. But it's fine. And yes, I've found that I enjoy the Institute much more than I ever thought I would.

However, I've not seen you here before -- forgive me. Where are you from?

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I’ve never met anyone else until today, either. [he smiles] They’re not as bad in pastries. Not as sweet. You should try them, Miss. Perhaps you’ll find they’re to your liking. My personal favorite is the chocolate tart. 

I am Matthias Townsend, but you may call me Matthias, Miss Gray. Oh— so you are the Miss Gray? The one from America?

[halfandhalftessa]

Hmm... a chocolate tart sounds like it might have too much in it, but if you don't like chocolate as well, then perhaps I'll have to give it a try.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Townsend. I -- what? Well, I am the only Gray around here that I know, aside from my brother... but yes, I'm from America. 

[nthncrpntr-deactivated20161108]

Then we are on the same page, Miss. I am not too fond of chocolates myself. I can tolerate pastries with chocolate every now and then, but that is as far as I would go. Have you always not liked chocolates, Miss?

[halfandhalftessa]

Really? I've never met another person who doesn't like chocolate -- it's much too sweet, i think, and leaves a lingering taste that I can't enjoy. I've never thought to try them in pastries, though, as I don't like it alone... and yes, I've always disliked them. 

My name is Tessa Gray. And you are?