Sure. There are platforms that have books in the public domain. While 'The Mortal Instruments' may not be in the public domain yet, there could be some excerpts or promotional content available for free legally on platforms dedicated to promoting new and upcoming books in a legal way.
Definitely. Some e - book lending services associated with libraries are legal ways. For example, OverDrive is used by many libraries. If your library subscribes to it, you can borrow 'The Mortal Instruments' for free in a legal manner. Moreover, certain platforms like Hoopla also offer free e - book borrowing for library members.
Yes. As I mentioned before, your local library is a great legal source. They often have agreements with publishers to provide digital copies of books for borrowing. Also, some official author or publisher websites may offer free previews or special promotions that are completely legal.