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sennaje's review against another edition
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is my first reread since the book first came out and time had certainly changed my perspective on the book. It’s not as funny as I remember and I found the plot far more interesting than the subplot (which I remember having preferred last time). The overarching story of the trilogy is obvious, but that doesn’t stop it from being incredibly enjoyable.
The main strength of the series is definitely the characters, they make the book shine where otherwise it would be quite boring.
The main strength of the series is definitely the characters, they make the book shine where otherwise it would be quite boring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism
violetreader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, and Death
Minor: Lesbophobia and Homophobia
paradicsomleves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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: Violence and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Homophobia
jackeline_cruz_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
hannahwriightt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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: Blood, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Homophobia
lauragodin's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Death
arifahmalik's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death
Minor: Miscarriage
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
It is strange to finally be reaching the end of my Shadowhunters journey. I feel like I have been reading these books for so long, and so much has happened, but I still have so much more to learn. I think overall this was my favorite start to a trilogy in the Shadowhunters world.
"Chain of Gold" mainly follows Cordelia Carstairs, a young Shadowhunter who has been trained since birth to rid the world of demons. Her mother, brother, and herself have fled to a new town, London, because her father was accused of a terrible crime, and if he is convicted, the family will not be able to live in peace. Unfortunately, London begins to be plagued by demon attacks, and these attacks are unlike any they have seen before. With her new friends by her side, Cordelia embarks on a journey to save London, and discover what is really happening in the Shadowhunter world.
It has been really fun to read all of the Shadowhunter books at my leisure, and not have to wait for the next one to come out. I have also really enjoyed seeing how Cassandra Clare's writing has improved over the series. This book was written amazingly, and I was so enthralled by the characters from page one. I really enjoyed seeing the children from previous characters and how things have evolved since we last saw them. This specific book was more intresting to me because I was really invested in Cordelia learning more about her own family and why her father was accused of this crime. I also really enjoyed her secret love plot. Like with most of Cassandra Clare's books, I did feel like it was too long, but I know the diehard fans love seeing more and being immersed entirely into this world.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book, because boy were there some cliffhangers I need resolved!
"Chain of Gold" mainly follows Cordelia Carstairs, a young Shadowhunter who has been trained since birth to rid the world of demons. Her mother, brother, and herself have fled to a new town, London, because her father was accused of a terrible crime, and if he is convicted, the family will not be able to live in peace. Unfortunately, London begins to be plagued by demon attacks, and these attacks are unlike any they have seen before. With her new friends by her side, Cordelia embarks on a journey to save London, and discover what is really happening in the Shadowhunter world.
It has been really fun to read all of the Shadowhunter books at my leisure, and not have to wait for the next one to come out. I have also really enjoyed seeing how Cassandra Clare's writing has improved over the series. This book was written amazingly, and I was so enthralled by the characters from page one. I really enjoyed seeing the children from previous characters and how things have evolved since we last saw them. This specific book was more intresting to me because I was really invested in Cordelia learning more about her own family and why her father was accused of this crime. I also really enjoyed her secret love plot. Like with most of Cassandra Clare's books, I did feel like it was too long, but I know the diehard fans love seeing more and being immersed entirely into this world.
I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book, because boy were there some cliffhangers I need resolved!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death