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We’re almost there, folks. It’s officially the semi-finals. Either Bones or Jace will end up in the final round of the Alpha Showdown. One has angel blood, the other can freaking fly. And while we haven’t heard of any bribes for this round (follow us on Twitter to see which authors are offering up exclusive reads related to Alpha Showdown results), we know you will be opinionated on this one. The smack talk has gotten heated the last few rounds. The bloodlust must be contagious.
You can get a refresher on just what this Alpha Showdown thing is here, but a key point to remember: Each poll is open for only 48 hours. Then, the champion will advance to the next round until only one alpha remains. So, vote while you can. (Jump to the poll)
BonesYou know him from: Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
First appeared: Halfway to the Grave (review | get your copy)
Supernatural status: Vampire
Championing for Bones: Mandi from Smexy Books
(edited from the battle versus Wrath)
Is this even a fair battle? Bones will be able to hear Jace’s every decision before he can put it into action. Then, by the time Jace deals his first strike, Bones will be up in the air with those fierce green eyes ready to kick some king booty!
Bones, in his very smexy British accent will say “Lucifer’s bouncing balls” and go on full attack, and the Shadowhunter won’t know what hit him.
Bones won’t only dominate Jace physically, but his snarky remarks will make it very entertaining as well. And let’s not forget – no one else has a chapter 32 like Bones did. What does that have to do with a battle against Jace?
Stamina. 
Bones has defeated: Wrath and Cat
Jace WaylandYou know him from: The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
First appeared in: City of Bones (review | get a copy)
Supernatural status: Shadowhunter
Championing for Jace: Ash from Smash Attack Reads
Snarky, Sexy, Steadfast Shadowhunter. Ok, so he’s not quite legal, but this matters nada to me! Jace is the epitome of awesome, in my eyes. Yes, he can be a downright pompous ass, and if you don’t appreciate witty sarcasm, then he will piss you off in a quick minute. His witty banter about himself provided some of the best lines of the series.
What I love about his narcissistic personality is the obviousness of it all: He acts this way to hide his true emotions. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s no doubt he truly thinks he’s hot shit (and, he is), but it is a complete defense mechanism. Beneath his animated exterior is a young man who is constantly suffering from his past experiences and lets out his feelings in the form of rage and vengeance.
His fighting skills are damn superb and he doesn’t let anyone forget that. 
His hard shell softens up after he becomes comfortable with Clary, and he finds himself feeling a new emotion. *swoon* Since he feels everything so intensely, his love for Clary is deep and powerful. And while Jace has some unlikeable qualities, he isn’t complete devoid of commendable ones.
He is strong, intelligent, fearless (not always a great quality!) and completely protective of Izzy and Alec, his “brother and sister”. Physically, Jace is perfecto! He uses his stele to apply magical runes all over his skin. Think seriously hot tattoos, ladies! He’s tall with lean muscle, wavy gold hair and long eyelashes. And, let us not forget that he has Angel blood running through his veins…
Jace has defeated: Dimitri Belikov and Anita Blake
Because we’re getting down to the semi-finals, we won’t have a new battle up for 48 hours, instead of 24. (We’re allowing for the final brackets to close.) Keep checking in for updates. The final round will begin on June 1, which coincidentally is our one year blogoversary. Expect there to be giveaway awesomeness. You can see the full bracket, and keep updated on which polls are open by visiting the Alpha Showdown page.
It’s easy-peasy..
I vote for man, and Bones is a MAN!! :))
Jace will make Bones want to be a woman. He makes men gay, literally.
Bones FTW!!!
Of course Bones. No question. 🙂
My snarky, sexy, shadowhunter will never know what hit him…
but I’ll be there to nurse him back to health! 😀
Bones all the way, baby!
I’m sticking with Jace on thos one (I’ve never read read the other series). 🙂
Bones has it all
That’s not fair! If you look at Bones description carefully, you’ll see it’s written subjectively, as if he OBVIOUSLY was better than Jace in a fight. Maybe he is, I don’t know, but Jace may be better than him in some other ways, and I cannot see them written. Thanks all.
Thank You!! That’s what I saw too!! Still…Jace is going to win 😀
I love Jace but Bones IS the more alpha.
It has to be Bones. He’s a man!!!
Oooooh, it’s a close one!
Bones! http://r9.fodey.com/2160/0cb26238b05a41af91768c45974de646.0.gif
That was awesome!!
Of course Jace.
BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES!
Jace is going to kick Bones ass into the sun and watch him burn.
Bones doesn’t burn in the sun. And Jace may have a little trouble with the ass-kicking seeing as Bones is older, stronger, faster and a helluva lot more cunning than Jace. J/S
Oh Bones, we know you’re the one. Take it easy on the youngsters. Let them down easy. When you stomp them in the ground, try not to smile too much.
Jace~
Bones has this match… and my heart! It’s Bones, baby! 🙂
Ditto, @Marina!
BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES! BONES!
Not gonna lie. Am SOOOO checking chapter 32 😀
Oh please. Bones, hands down is the alpha.
love them both but definetly Bones
Oh man this round is not fair! I enjoy them both! Decisions! Decisions! I think I will have to choose Bones for his stamina alone! LoL!
NO CONTEST! JACE WAYLAND IS THE BEST! TO EVERYONE WHO HAVEN’T READ CITY OF BONES, YOU’RE LOST! YOUR LIVES ARE INCOMPLETE! EVERYTHING IS JACE AND NOTHING HURTS.
Read all of them. It’s still Bones > Jace.
I love bones!
I love Jace. He is a really good shadowhunter who fought tons of vampires. However, Bones exist in a realm where vampires are much more dangerous.
Bones!
Of course, JACE WAYLAND!!!He is the best!, is just perfect, he is everything a girl could want!!
I love him <3
how could u write something else smash attack
JACE WAYLAND always!
JACE JACE JACE!!
I love them both dearly, but since I don’t want to be arrested, it’s gotta be BONES all the way baby!!
Bones is simply irresistible 🙂
Really? I can resist him.
Gotta go with Jace- he’s the total package, looks, wit, snark and skill, bravery and vulnerability, hot and cold all rolled into one charming youth on the verge of manhood. Yup, I’ll take my Jace any day!
Jace will win. I have no doubt. He is just THAT amazing. He will turn this Bones person into bones with his smoldering sexiness.
Jace Wayland, he is fictional male perfection.
Is this really a question? Jace defines the word BAMF. He has killed more demons than any shadowhunter his age. You honestly think one little vampire will be a issue? He took on a pack of werewolves with his damn bare hands. In other words Bones will soon be dust.
I know nothing about Bones, but from what I’m hearing he’s pretty badass and his world vampire are much dangerous, but I’m pretty sure if if you drop Jace there he would figure out a thing or two, he’ll adopt.
Amen. Jace is a freaking ShadowHunter don’t some dumbass vampire. Drop him anywhere and he will find a way to survive. I think Angels pawn any type of create there is, and since Jace is like 50% Angel there is not question he would kill Bones.
As someone who has read both series, I have to say that bones would obliterate Jace!
Just to say you can’t have a ‘British’ accent! English, Scottish or Northern Irish (All three are fairly different)
Oh and Jace obviously he’d have Bones’ seduced in a matter of seconds
Bones!!!
Bones would kick Jace’s ass.
omg Bones come on !!
I prefer a MAN over a BOY. Go Bones! Hotness exemplified!
Seriously people, if you haven’t read BOTH series, you should NOT be voting!!!
As much as I love both series, I have to go with Bones. He captured my heart the moment he captured his Kitten.
Well this is a no brainer, BONES!!!! i love Bones!!!
Bones!!!
Both series are near and dear to my heart, but its not even a contest. Bones will always be my winner!
How is Bones behind in the poll?? He can’t lose right? I’ll be weeping for days…
Bones ALL THE WAY! Come on the man knows how to fight, is drop-dead gorgeous, has that sexy British accent and knows how to please women like no other!!!
Seriously? Bones wins hands down!!!!
chap 32 can’t be compaired to a scarred teenager…
BONES>jace