Showing posts with label Cassandra Clare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cassandra Clare. Show all posts
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
by Cassandra Clare
Pages: 424
Release Date: April 5th 2011
Publisher: Walker Books
Series: The Mortal Instruments
Other books in series: City of Bones, City of Ashes & City of Glass
Source: For Review from Publishers
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The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary's best friend, Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out that he's a vampire and now he's homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side—along with the power of the curse that's wrecking his life. And they're willing to do anything to get what they want. Not to mention that he's dating two beautiful, dangerous girls—neither of whom knows about the other one. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace. Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels.
My Thoughts
This is one ah-mazing book! It is another awesome addition to The Mortal Instruments series. It was everything I was hoping for and so much more. I loved how everything ended off in City of Glass and what can I say? I was not disappointed. The stakes are definitely raised compared to the other books.
It was great getting back into the world of the shadowhunters and getting to see all our favourite characters. Especially Simon. I never really gave much thought to him but he’s mentioned quite more and I ended becoming very attached to him seeing as Jace was kinda really off in this book.
Jace was really frustrating! I love him but I so did not not like how he kept blowing off Clary. But then you find out he has some serious issues. Poor Jace. I must say though, there were quite a few moments of romance between. Hot Kissing. Seriously. Not that I’m complaining.
Clare has written City of Fallen Angels to perfection! She has me adoring this series and obviously, loving this book too. However, I have to say how much I hate that we need to wait ages to read the next one! It doesn't help either that there’s a killer cliffhanger! City of Lost Souls, I NEED YOU!
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
by Cassandra Clare
Pages: 541
Release Date: 22 June 2009
Publisher: Walker
Series: The Mortal Instruments #3
Other books in series: City of Bones, City of Ashes & City of Fallen Angels
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To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.My Thoughts
As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost?
Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments
The Mortal Instruments series is now one of my favourite series. I loved reading all the books. Though, so far City of Glass is by far the best. Clare is a great story teller. She really knows how to capture our attention, through all the action, romance and destruction. Some things were quite predictable but it didn't really matter. There were many things that left me intrigued and surprised.
City of Glass picks up where City of Ashes left off. Clary's mother is still in a coma and it's up to Clary to save her as she's the only one who knows how to. She then has to go to Idris. We've heard alot about Idris but not exactly experienced it properly so it was great to finally step inside the city. So many events then lead on from there entangled with so much fierceness. It's really awesome.
I love all the characters. I am now really attached to them. They are just so well written and so hard to dislike. Clary is continues to be a great heroine. Jace is still hot and annoying. And all the characters are just so awesome!
I savoured each word of the book. I didn't want it to end yet I wanted to desperately know how it would end. And when I did, I was not disappointed. I was more than happy. Everything ended how I always hoped it would. I just love this series. Thank God Clare decided to continue the series with City of Fallen Angels!
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Pages: 411
Release Date: July 7th 2008
Publisher: Walker
Series: The Mortal Instruments #2
Other books in series: City of Bones, City of Glass & City of Fallen Angels
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Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go — especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil — and also her father.
To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings — and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?
My Thoughts
I LOVED City of Bones, and so when I got my copy of City of Ashes, you can guess I was utterly thrilled! As much as I liked City of Ashes, it didn't live up to City of Bones. But don't get me wrong, I did still enjoy reading it.
I loved how City of Ashes was fueled with more action and adventure. We see so much more other supernatural beings and meet more new characters. As the story goes on the plot continues to thicken making it so much more exciting and vivid.
There was also a fair share of emotional scenes which I love! This includes the moments between Jace and Clary. Jace and Clary are still the same. Confused and utterly lost they have no idea how to handle their feelings. They are just so meant for each other but obviously they can't do anything about it. Just really gross. How unbelievably irritating!
Simon! I just cannot leave him out. His character is finally more developed so he's just not a main chacracter tag along. Oh and I love Clary's and Simon's friendship. It's one of the my favourite parts of the book. I'll say that as it their scenes feel really genuine.
Once again, City of Ashes leaves us with more questions making us just really want us to read more. I can't wait to read City of Glass!
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
by Cassandra Clare
Pages: 445
Release Date: July 2nd 2007
Publisher: Walker
Series: The Mortal Instruments
Other books in series: City of Ashes, City of Glass and City of Fallen Angels
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When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . .
Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end
My Thoughts
*SPOILERS!*
Within the first few pages I was already engrossed in Clary's world. The main reason had to be because there was intense action right in the first few pages. Of course, this then kept me engaged in events that followed.
Clary, the protagonist is awesome. Seriously, I love her. And her hair? Clare's amazing description made me want her like that. So beautiful and rich... how cool!
Very unpredictable. I didn't know who Clary was going to be with. I found it quite frustrating seeing as many of the times I can tell from the moment any guys are introduced. I even looked at the last few pages and I was so convinced it was Alec. How wrong was I. Jace.
I love Jace. He is so hero material and one of my favourite YA favourite hotties!! I love his witty, funny and sexy character. Jace and Clary fought so much that you wouldn't even think they'll ever be together. The first kiss was perfection!!! How cute! :)
The fact that Jace and Clary were supposedly 'siblings' made me NEED the next book1 Like OMG! They kissed as well :O
Action, suspense, and romance well everything was found in this book. So full of energy and awesomeness... this is a must read! I so can't wait to read City of Ashes!!!!!
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