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yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
I finished, phew ! That was my first thought as I turned to the last page. It wasn't that I didn't like it, it was a very good read. I was just tired of this story. It was like the house guest that stayed a week too long and drank all the coffee. Dang they had to go, yesterday. I'd had enough fun and games with Jace, Clary, Simon, Mangus, Alec and others a few books ago. I felt relief at the end, not for the characters but for me gaining my freedom from it. It really does sound like I didn't like it. The book was too long, IMHO.
The ending, well it was action packed, it was intense at times, good vs. evil war, truths revealed, hearts broken and then mended ( somewhat too easy on the latter), useless adults, and even some brief fade to black sex. The main characters all got their nice shinny endings wrapped in a pretty package. The bad, well they had coming what happens to bad things.
I had some issues with some changes in character traits to Magnus. He as just such a whinny wimp in this one. He's afraid, he's can deal with pain, he crumples, he offers himself up, he hide away, he hides from feelings. What happened did somebody steal his testosterone treatments ? His little Honey Boo Boo moments just didn't fit with my image of him from past books.
What did I like ? I like that it's over. (Omg, there it is again) I'm glad there was a resolution with all of them. It was nice that even with all the horrors that took place the gang all came out semi okay. I loved the wedding decorations, and the flowers. Ha ! read the book if you want t know who got married. I'm not telling. I liked the last minute of life for a certain nasty who deserved to die books ago.
At the end was a peek at a new series from the author. I didn't read it. I was afraid it would be yet another spin off from this one. Someday I may go back and read it. but I need a break after so many days reading this
The ending, well it was action packed, it was intense at times, good vs. evil war, truths revealed, hearts broken and then mended ( somewhat too easy on the latter), useless adults, and even some brief fade to black sex. The main characters all got their nice shinny endings wrapped in a pretty package. The bad, well they had coming what happens to bad things.
I had some issues with some changes in character traits to Magnus. He as just such a whinny wimp in this one. He's afraid, he's can deal with pain, he crumples, he offers himself up, he hide away, he hides from feelings. What happened did somebody steal his testosterone treatments ? His little Honey Boo Boo moments just didn't fit with my image of him from past books.
What did I like ? I like that it's over. (Omg, there it is again) I'm glad there was a resolution with all of them. It was nice that even with all the horrors that took place the gang all came out semi okay. I loved the wedding decorations, and the flowers. Ha ! read the book if you want t know who got married. I'm not telling. I liked the last minute of life for a certain nasty who deserved to die books ago.
At the end was a peek at a new series from the author. I didn't read it. I was afraid it would be yet another spin off from this one. Someday I may go back and read it. but I need a break after so many days reading this
thelibrarybookstagrammer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.75
sarahp85's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 more than 3.
The epilogue alone makes up for everything else!
The epilogue alone makes up for everything else!
kiki6k's review against another edition
4.0
The Mortal Instruments was a wild ride. My feelings oscillated between love and hate for the characters and plot. While I almost gave up on the series, City of Heavenly Fire brought me back.
Clary and Jace, initially my least favorite characters, grew on me. Their annoying traits subsided, replaced by a welcome maturity. The romance, drama, and angst thankfully took a backseat, allowing the action to shine.
City of Heavenly Fire delivered the action I craved, perhaps even exceeding expectations. Despite occasional pacing issues inherent to a 700+ page book, I remained mostly engaged, devouring the final stretch in a flash.
shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
5.0
City Of Heavenly Fire
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fantastic end to the story. I really loved reading these books, and I’m slowly making my way through all of Cassie’s work.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fantastic end to the story. I really loved reading these books, and I’m slowly making my way through all of Cassie’s work.
redcinder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cassandrareads_'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
3.5
erikajay's review against another edition
5.0
This book took me a long time to read, simply because I did not want it end.
The Mortal Instruments series is one of my favorites and this addition does not disappoint! Ms. Clare is extremely talented at writing fighting scenes, which is a rare gift. While reading this book, I was moved to both tears and laughter. The characters are just as interesting as ever and they pull you in to their world. This was an excellent end to the series.
The Mortal Instruments series is one of my favorites and this addition does not disappoint! Ms. Clare is extremely talented at writing fighting scenes, which is a rare gift. While reading this book, I was moved to both tears and laughter. The characters are just as interesting as ever and they pull you in to their world. This was an excellent end to the series.
atnea's review against another edition
2.0
*eye roll*
This is the only thing I did through the whole book. It's like a TV Soup, I swear.
*sigh* One more book to go...
This is the only thing I did through the whole book. It's like a TV Soup, I swear.
*sigh* One more book to go...