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gabbyeleene's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Drug use
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Suicide
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Blood, and Death
Minor: Racism, Gore, Chronic illness, Body horror, Drug use, and Addiction
tiffanyfreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I enjoyed this sequel! I felt it really moved the story along and it also gave us so much more character development. I loved how other characters took on a larger role and the setting is just great. Plus I'm a sucker for all the literary references
I still think that Will is the better love interest and I know that she is now engaged to Jem but I feel in my heart that isn't the right choice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Addiction
cdo499's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i will lay down my life for jem carstairs
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Drug use
kal517's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Suicide and Self harm
mindins's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Drug use
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide and Self harm
lilo000's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If I could rate this higher, I would
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder, Grief, Death, Addiction, and Drug use
bookthief's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was filled with action and intense multiple plot lines.
The fact that Charlotte only had 2 weeks to find Mortmain was actually crazy. I knew from the start that would be impossible considering they were no where near finding him. But I was very glad in the end that Charlotte got to keep the institute due to the fact that she blackmailed Lightwood with the truth about his wife and Nathanial Gray. I was also very pleased that Henry and Charlotte managed to finally talk about there relationship and work things out.
I felt very bad for Will when I found out why he was trying to summon the demon. I was shocked to find out the curse the Marbas put on Will was a fake and that he had lived 5 years of his life pushing away everyone because he was scared that everyone would die. I was also be try shocked when his family was in one of Mortmains houses, and I was even more shocked when Cecily came to the institute at the end and asked to be trained to become a Shadowhunter. Will must of been in shock.
Tessa, was again, a great character. I loved her relationship with Sophie in this book. How they always trusted and confided in each other on their struggles. I loved how they trained together, strengthening their friendship. I was surprised when she found out her parents were a Shadowhunter and a demon, which is literally impossible so I’m very curious to find out more. I felt really bad for her that Nate died but I was kind of glad considering he was a pain.
Jen remained a sweet caring character throughout, who grew very close to Tessa. I was shocked when he proposed to her at the end. Especially when I was rooting for Will to get with Tessa considering everything he’s been through.
Overall, I loved this book and can’t wait to read the next one to see how the story turns out.
The fact that Charlotte only had 2 weeks to find Mortmain was actually crazy. I knew from the start that would be impossible considering they were no where near finding him. But I was very glad in the end that Charlotte got to keep the institute due to the fact that she blackmailed Lightwood with the truth about his wife and Nathanial Gray. I was also very pleased that Henry and Charlotte managed to finally talk about there relationship and work things out.
I felt very bad for Will when I found out why he was trying to summon the demon. I was shocked to find out the curse the Marbas put on Will was a fake and that he had lived 5 years of his life pushing away everyone because he was scared that everyone would die. I was also be try shocked when his family was in one of Mortmains houses, and I was even more shocked when Cecily came to the institute at the end and asked to be trained to become a Shadowhunter. Will must of been in shock.
Tessa, was again, a great character. I loved her relationship with Sophie in this book. How they always trusted and confided in each other on their struggles. I loved how they trained together, strengthening their friendship. I was surprised when she found out her parents were a Shadowhunter and a demon, which is literally impossible so I’m very curious to find out more. I felt really bad for her that Nate died but I was kind of glad considering he was a pain.
Jen remained a sweet caring character throughout, who grew very close to Tessa. I was shocked when he proposed to her at the end. Especially when I was rooting for Will to get with Tessa considering everything he’s been through.
Overall, I loved this book and can’t wait to read the next one to see how the story turns out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Murder, Violence, and War
cowardlyteaman's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I don't think Cassandra Clare thought of 17-year-old boys as her target audience when she wrote this book, yet here I am enjoying it. More than I'd like to admit. Or maybe I'm just gay, who knows.
But really, I do think this trilogy is enjoyable for a larger audience than some might have been lead to believe.
This book was a difficult one to rate, I though, because I don't want to like it as much as I do. It was cheesy at times, and dramatic, but we are dramatic, aren't we? 17-year-olds, I mean. I still remain a bit disturbed by the fact that I am older than the main character. Anyway, I actually don't mind it being a bit dramatic. I found it (mostly) engaging instead of distracting, actually, only with the occasional sigh whenever Tessa's brother Nate was brought up.
The story is good, I think. I enjoy a good drug dealer and mad scientist. The creatures as well, though I think some of the features like blue skin were a bit—off or childish, I still enjoy a good werewolf, vampire, and the warlocks are cool, too. And I enjoy many of the characters as well, although I regrettably find Tessa quite cliché.
Then there's the whole thing about Will... We're given the reason behind his dick behaviour in this book, but I'm honestly tired of the «I push people away to protect them» trope. Even if it was given a proper-ish enough reason here, it wasn't really enough for me to excuse it. However, I did like him more towards the end of the book. He's Welsh, though, and I greatly appreciated the little Welsh line put in there. Fi hefyd, Will. Fi hefyd. I especially like his relationship with James...
Or should I say Jem. No, I shouldn't. The nickname sends shivers down my spine. It's horrid. And the same thing applies to «Tessa». And why not throw in «Nate» while we're at it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but t's something horribly American to make up these weird and awkward pet names? Jem? Of all things? I daresay James is a perfectly fine name for a respectable gentleman. Theresa, also MUCH better than Tessa, which every time is mentioned only reminds me of that wretched (donkey???) thing from Winnie the Poo. Tussi, if I'm not mistaken. Will as a shortened version of William is wonderful. It's normal, fine, elegant even. Now, I just remembered that Tessa and Nate are, in fact, American, so I can agree to disagree on that just because of—cultural differences, but Jem? Good God. Just call him James, all of you.
But then there is James, who I adore. He's witty at times, gentle, and together with Will an excellent portrayal of peak male friendship. He is practically married to his best friend, and I respect that. Without stretching it too far, I might compare it to Sam and Frodo.
Then there's the matter of his actual marriage. To Theresa. To be very honest ... I just don't feel it. I don't feel their bond at all. The only thing it counts for it the drama, which is a shame. I actually enjoyed the drama here, between James and Will, but that's because I love drugs.(/hj) I do think it's interesting how the trio's dynamic will play out in the end, since Theresa so obviously isn't done with Will, and Will just had a life-changing epiphany about love. But I don't see her with either of them. Unfortunately.
As a little honourable mention, I want to say that I really liked Gabriel being portrayed with personality. By that I mean that he's realistic, I think. He's kind of like your trademark Draco Malfoy, but I would say better written. Draco is just straight up a dick. Gabriel is a dick as well, but he really did help Theresa to train, and was nice to her, despite her relation to Will. It was unexpected. A pleasant surprise.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to reading the next one.
But really, I do think this trilogy is enjoyable for a larger audience than some might have been lead to believe.
This book was a difficult one to rate, I though, because I don't want to like it as much as I do. It was cheesy at times, and dramatic, but we are dramatic, aren't we? 17-year-olds, I mean. I still remain a bit disturbed by the fact that I am older than the main character. Anyway, I actually don't mind it being a bit dramatic. I found it (mostly) engaging instead of distracting, actually, only with the occasional sigh whenever Tessa's brother Nate was brought up.
The story is good, I think. I enjoy a good drug dealer and mad scientist. The creatures as well, though I think some of the features like blue skin were a bit—off or childish, I still enjoy a good werewolf, vampire, and the warlocks are cool, too. And I enjoy many of the characters as well, although I regrettably find Tessa quite cliché.
Then there's the whole thing about Will... We're given the reason behind his dick behaviour in this book, but I'm honestly tired of the «I push people away to protect them» trope. Even if it was given a proper-ish enough reason here, it wasn't really enough for me to excuse it. However, I did like him more towards the end of the book. He's Welsh, though, and I greatly appreciated the little Welsh line put in there. Fi hefyd, Will. Fi hefyd. I especially like his relationship with James...
Or should I say Jem. No, I shouldn't. The nickname sends shivers down my spine. It's horrid. And the same thing applies to «Tessa». And why not throw in «Nate» while we're at it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but t's something horribly American to make up these weird and awkward pet names? Jem? Of all things? I daresay James is a perfectly fine name for a respectable gentleman. Theresa, also MUCH better than Tessa, which every time is mentioned only reminds me of that wretched (donkey???) thing from Winnie the Poo. Tussi, if I'm not mistaken. Will as a shortened version of William is wonderful. It's normal, fine, elegant even. Now, I just remembered that Tessa and Nate are, in fact, American, so I can agree to disagree on that just because of—cultural differences, but Jem? Good God. Just call him James, all of you.
But then there is James, who I adore. He's witty at times, gentle, and together with Will an excellent portrayal of peak male friendship. He is practically married to his best friend, and I respect that. Without stretching it too far, I might compare it to Sam and Frodo.
As a little honourable mention, I want to say that I really liked Gabriel being portrayed with personality. By that I mean that he's realistic, I think. He's kind of like your trademark Draco Malfoy, but I would say better written. Draco is just straight up a dick. Gabriel is a dick as well, but he really did help Theresa to train, and was nice to her, despite her relation to Will. It was unexpected. A pleasant surprise.
Overall I really enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to reading the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, Murder, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicide, Pregnancy, Incest, Rape, and Self harm
maggiegirouard's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Self harm, Blood, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide