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argen's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really interesting read for me. Because it had mixed feelings reading this entire book. Some things were really good and i read chapters soo fast, because i just wanted to know what the hell was going to happen next, thinking about what could happen, when i didn't have the possibility of reading. And other times I was sighing because i didn't want to continue, cause it was just boring or i totally forgot what was going on. Clary made a lot of stupid actions that I thought was completly uncalled for and totally out of place. I'm not gonna mention them, cause like "SPOILERS", but a sat a lot of times, wondering what went through her mind, when she did those things.
Though I will say some chapters made me sit on the edge of my seat. Screaming in my pillow or banging my hand on the table, because of how exciting and crazy the scene was.
The entire reading expierence was a rollarcoaster to say the least.
Though I will say some chapters made me sit on the edge of my seat. Screaming in my pillow or banging my hand on the table, because of how exciting and crazy the scene was.
The entire reading expierence was a rollarcoaster to say the least.
rleaf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cristina_reading24's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sunnyevie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Trying hard to rate it as I would have ten years ago. I find the plot good, the action tense/fun and the magic enjoyable; the problem is the juvenile characters. I understand that it's a YA book and so much of the characters are teens, but even the adults/immortals feel immature at times. The main "conflict" I am over (and I feel like I would have still gotten tired of at 18) is the back and forth between Jace and Clary and Clarys internal monolog about it. HOW MANY TIMES DOES HE HAVE TO TELL YOU HE DOESNT FEEL COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU FOR YOU TO STOP BEING SO FRIGGIN INSECURE? If she questions their love one more time I'm going to spill my coffee on these three books. I mean, the boy couldn't even stay away from her when he thought they were siblings, I don't think you could SEND him away. Okay. Now that I got that out of the way.
I think the Simon love triangle was drawn out and Jordan comes on too strong after but the rest of his story is really intriguing. The entire exchange between him and the angel was the best part of the book imo. Anyways. It's fine other than the whiny teens 😝
I think the Simon love triangle was drawn out and Jordan comes on too strong after but the rest of his story is really intriguing. The entire exchange between him and the angel was the best part of the book imo. Anyways. It's fine other than the whiny teens 😝
nikkireadsstuff's review against another edition
4.0
Cassie Clare certainly wows me again with the 5th book of the Mortal Instruments series! I have been waiting for this book to come out for a LONG time...and I was not disappointed! For series fans, this is exactly what we've been expecting from book #5 of this series! City of Fallen Angels left us on such a cliff hanger, and I'm assuming most fans jumped on the first chance they got to read the 5th book (as I did). And let me just say...I was pleasantly happy with this book! City of Lost Souls picks up where the previous book left off and jumps right into the action. Here is what I loved about this book:
1) Oftentimes, authors who write a series bog down each book with a short summary of the plot that's happened in the previous books thus far rather than letting the story unfold through the characters. This is what I LOVE about Cassie Clare. She doesn't do that. As with her previous books and with the Infernal Devices series, she lets her story unfold through the characters' points of view and thoughts. It makes for very easy, light reading that gives fans of the series a recap of the plot that doesn't leave them bored or yearning to skip to the end of the plot-summary. Good writing at it's finest! I also really captivates readers and lets readers get to know characters a little better.
2) As with the rest of her books, I thoroughly enjoy the lore and history behind the story. The biblical passages and references that are scattered throughout the book give the story a mystical and fantastical feel...which makes sense since this book is a Teen Fantasy/Adventure book. Also...even though this book is a work of fiction, you feel like it's also an adventure into history. The lore just really blows my mind. Cassie Clare takes biblical, historical, and supernatural things and makes them her own. She uses actual myths and legends and does something so creative with it that you just can't help but fall in love with these books. Also...I'm a huge supernatural and superstitious person, so I love the incorporation of those fictional aspects :)
Okay...so here's what I didn't like about this book:
1) The idea of a parabatai is a little lost in this book. Alec and Jace are supposed to be parabatai , and in the previous books, you really feel their connection. In this book however, their relationship really doesn't drive the story as much as it used to. I won't spoil anything here, but there are times when their connection would really come in handy or would add extra drama to the plot. I wonder why Clare kind of sweeps their connection under the rug in this book...
Overall, I'm so happy with this book! I'm a little sad that the last book is next, and it's the final book of the series :(
1) Oftentimes, authors who write a series bog down each book with a short summary of the plot that's happened in the previous books thus far rather than letting the story unfold through the characters. This is what I LOVE about Cassie Clare. She doesn't do that. As with her previous books and with the Infernal Devices series, she lets her story unfold through the characters' points of view and thoughts. It makes for very easy, light reading that gives fans of the series a recap of the plot that doesn't leave them bored or yearning to skip to the end of the plot-summary. Good writing at it's finest! I also really captivates readers and lets readers get to know characters a little better.
2) As with the rest of her books, I thoroughly enjoy the lore and history behind the story. The biblical passages and references that are scattered throughout the book give the story a mystical and fantastical feel...which makes sense since this book is a Teen Fantasy/Adventure book. Also...even though this book is a work of fiction, you feel like it's also an adventure into history. The lore just really blows my mind. Cassie Clare takes biblical, historical, and supernatural things and makes them her own. She uses actual myths and legends and does something so creative with it that you just can't help but fall in love with these books. Also...I'm a huge supernatural and superstitious person, so I love the incorporation of those fictional aspects :)
Okay...so here's what I didn't like about this book:
1) The idea of a parabatai is a little lost in this book. Alec and Jace are supposed to be parabatai , and in the previous books, you really feel their connection. In this book however, their relationship really doesn't drive the story as much as it used to. I won't spoil anything here, but there are times when their connection would really come in handy or would add extra drama to the plot. I wonder why Clare kind of sweeps their connection under the rug in this book...
Overall, I'm so happy with this book! I'm a little sad that the last book is next, and it's the final book of the series :(
rachd24's review against another edition
5.0
Full series over-view: http://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/review-the-mortal-instruments-series/
One of my favourite books in the series.
One of my favourite books in the series.
ashjreads's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
"Forever does not make loss forgettable, only bearable."
This book was SO. SLOW. I have been reading most of these in 2 days but this one took me much longer. I was either bored because of the pacing or annoyed at Jace or Alec for most of it.
Jace because I was frustrated with the whole "brain washing" storyline (hashtag NotMyJace). I, logically, knew it wasn't him doing or saying those things but it still majorly gave me the ICK.
Alec because of the whole business involving Camille and him getting involved in Magnus' life. That felt kind of out of character for Alec in my opinion... but we don't have to get into an essay on that. My ship has sunk for now; I have faith that Malec can pull through in this. Honestly, I don't even blame Magnus for being pissed at Alec, I was pissed too.
Randomly found out that Robert Lightwood is a raging homophobe in this book too. I hate him now. WELL that would mean I liked him at some point, which I didn't, but I dislike him more now than I did.
ANYWAY! The last 100 pages of this book were pretty epic, though, not going to lie. But it took 400+ pages to set that all up. I cannot give it a higher star rating simply for that. It was better than City of Fallen Angels but not by much. I also thought I was free from weird Incest undertones but alas.... I am starting to question why this theme is so prominent in these books...
Also, If they don't stop bringing up Tess, Will, and Jem/Zachariah into this, I may die. I cry a little every time they come up.
One more book in The Mortal Instruments to go and it's a chonk of a book. My goal is to finish it by the end of the month. This is officially the longest "series" I have ever read books from if you count the Infernal Devices as a part of it. It's starting to rot my brain and every waking thought but honestly, I will allow it. After CoHF, I will read a least 1 book that ISN'T a Shadowhunters book. Onto book 9!
"Forever does not make loss forgettable, only bearable."
This book was SO. SLOW. I have been reading most of these in 2 days but this one took me much longer. I was either bored because of the pacing or annoyed at Jace or Alec for most of it.
Jace because I was frustrated with the whole "brain washing" storyline (hashtag NotMyJace). I, logically, knew it wasn't him doing or saying those things but it still majorly gave me the ICK.
Alec because of the whole business involving Camille and him getting involved in Magnus' life. That felt kind of out of character for Alec in my opinion... but we don't have to get into an essay on that. My ship has sunk for now; I have faith that Malec can pull through in this. Honestly, I don't even blame Magnus for being pissed at Alec, I was pissed too.
Randomly found out that Robert Lightwood is a raging homophobe in this book too. I hate him now. WELL that would mean I liked him at some point, which I didn't, but I dislike him more now than I did.
ANYWAY! The last 100 pages of this book were pretty epic, though, not going to lie. But it took 400+ pages to set that all up. I cannot give it a higher star rating simply for that. It was better than City of Fallen Angels but not by much. I also thought I was free from weird Incest undertones but alas.... I am starting to question why this theme is so prominent in these books...
Also, If they don't stop bringing up Tess, Will, and Jem/Zachariah into this, I may die. I cry a little every time they come up.
One more book in The Mortal Instruments to go and it's a chonk of a book. My goal is to finish it by the end of the month. This is officially the longest "series" I have ever read books from if you count the Infernal Devices as a part of it. It's starting to rot my brain and every waking thought but honestly, I will allow it. After CoHF, I will read a least 1 book that ISN'T a Shadowhunters book. Onto book 9!
andreamariee4's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
First 5 star in this series. Binged it. Still wondering why we’re strongly encouraging incest & why the epilogue was like an hour long on the audiobook. Plot wise though, I was thoroughly engaged from the beginning. Some high stakes & relationships building along with an expansion of the shadow hunting world. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the conclusion of this series will be epic.