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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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:
No
This book was like the teacup ride at the fair, I couldn't tell which way I was facing most of the time but I think I had fun...
***SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT***
I still don't understand the love for Jace but hey! Clary is an angsty teen, so I guess it makes sense. I did really enjoy the plot of this book, but I do feel like we just added random things to help get them out of their sticky situations.
Honestly my biggest takeaway for this book was that Magnus deserves more than this world we've put him in. Why is he so used and abused??? He gives and gives and gives and then his BOYFRIEND is going to just take his immortality away from him without talking to him. That's ABSURD and makes me so angry.
***SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT***
I still don't understand the love for Jace but hey! Clary is an angsty teen, so I guess it makes sense. I did really enjoy the plot of this book, but I do feel like we just added random things to help get them out of their sticky situations.
Honestly my biggest takeaway for this book was that Magnus deserves more than this world we've put him in. Why is he so used and abused??? He gives and gives and gives and then his BOYFRIEND is going to just take his immortality away from him without talking to him. That's ABSURD and makes me so angry.
There are so many aspects of this book that I just absolutely loved! Im not even sure where to begin.
First thing I love about this book is the change in Clary. To be clear I've never disliked Clary but she did frustrate me quite a bit in the previous books. But my God! I feel like she redeemed herself in this book.
"without thinking clear she grabbed his (Sebastian) shoulder and shoved him out of the way, hard. He staggered back as a demon struck and Clary rose to meet it with a dagger she had yanked from her belt... she drove the dagger home gutting the creature open… Jace was fending off two demons Clary swung her arm back and threw the dagger. It soared through the air and struck the creature… Jace whirled around and seeing her he winked"
I seriously had a fist pump reaction to this part. I won't lie I was getting real sick of Clary being completely useless and a damsel in distress every time they got into a battle situation. Especially when most of the time it was her recklessness that got them into trouble in the first place.
She kicked ass in this book...It was awesome.
Second aspect of this book that I love is the way Sebastian tugged at me. I really wanted to like this character. Even after everything he had done I was hoping he could be redeemed.
"you asked me who I belong to" said Sebastian.
Clary paused with her cup of chocolate halfway to her mouth. "I did?"
"Yeah" his eyes studied her face intently. "and I don't have an answer".
She set her cup down, feeling suddenly, intensely uncomfortable. "you don't have to belong to anyone," she said. It's just a figure of speech."
"Well, let me ask you something now," Sebastian said. "Do you think you can forgive me? I mean, do you think forgiveness is possible for someone like me?"
First thing I love about this book is the change in Clary. To be clear I've never disliked Clary but she did frustrate me quite a bit in the previous books. But my God! I feel like she redeemed herself in this book.
"without thinking clear she grabbed his (Sebastian) shoulder and shoved him out of the way, hard. He staggered back as a demon struck and Clary rose to meet it with a dagger she had yanked from her belt... she drove the dagger home gutting the creature open… Jace was fending off two demons Clary swung her arm back and threw the dagger. It soared through the air and struck the creature… Jace whirled around and seeing her he winked"
I seriously had a fist pump reaction to this part. I won't lie I was getting real sick of Clary being completely useless and a damsel in distress every time they got into a battle situation. Especially when most of the time it was her recklessness that got them into trouble in the first place.
She kicked ass in this book...It was awesome.
Second aspect of this book that I love is the way Sebastian tugged at me. I really wanted to like this character. Even after everything he had done I was hoping he could be redeemed.
"you asked me who I belong to" said Sebastian.
Clary paused with her cup of chocolate halfway to her mouth. "I did?"
"Yeah" his eyes studied her face intently. "and I don't have an answer".
She set her cup down, feeling suddenly, intensely uncomfortable. "you don't have to belong to anyone," she said. It's just a figure of speech."
"Well, let me ask you something now," Sebastian said. "Do you think you can forgive me? I mean, do you think forgiveness is possible for someone like me?"
it's so obvious now that bro zach really IS jem. i was a blind fool. :D
Another wonderful book in The Mortal Instruments series.
Cassandra Clare has done it again! I knew I was getting into a roller coaster of a ride with this fifth book in the series, but I just didn't know how many twists, turns and loop-de-loops I was really in for!
Jace & Clary continue to develop as wonderful characters & the plot thickened so often. I don't want to give anything away, but I will say I am far more attached to these characters than I think is actually healthy...
I am so ready to finally get to reading City of Heavenly Fire - although I'm not sure if I'm ready for the roller coaster ride I know it will be.
Cassandra Clare has done it again! I knew I was getting into a roller coaster of a ride with this fifth book in the series, but I just didn't know how many twists, turns and loop-de-loops I was really in for!
Jace & Clary continue to develop as wonderful characters & the plot thickened so often. I don't want to give anything away, but I will say I am far more attached to these characters than I think is actually healthy...
I am so ready to finally get to reading City of Heavenly Fire - although I'm not sure if I'm ready for the roller coaster ride I know it will be.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
Another good entry in the Mortal Instruments Series. The penultimate book developes the characters even further, and introduces more lore and world building. A must-read for those who want to laugh and cry.
This is the best book on the mortal instruments series. I loved everything about jace and sebastian and clary and wanted to know how this was gonna end so badly. THE COVER IS GORGEOUS TOO
There were four main things I enjoyed about this book:
1. chairman meow sleeps upside down with his legs sticking directly up, to mimic death and accrue more attention
2. magnus calls simon literally every name beginning with an “s” other than simon
3. simon and izzy’s relationship dynamic
4. the quick mentions and meetings we got with the iron sisters, who i thought were really fascinating but sadly i’ve heard we don’t get much more content of them in any of her other books
Other than those, I found this book to be a bit of a drag and it was a bit “filler” ish between the previous book and the conclusion. It was a bit of a job to get through, also I had some serious issues with certain characters developments e.g. Alec is being super shady this whole book and I don’t appreciate it.
Also I find the dynamic with the “Bad Team” horrifically awkward to read about and I really don’t like the insistent incest storylines throughout this series either, there are just reoccurring mentions of incest throughout and it makes me pretty uncomfortable. Also tw for a bit of attempted rape. Maia and Jordan being together is also pretty bad rhetoric for abusers and abuse victims, he’s generally pretty unimpressive, including his actions in the past and I don’t really like him character.
In conclusion, it was weird and somewhat uncomfortable at times but strangely enjoyable when not being incesty. It’s an easy, simple fantasy read and it definitely has entertaining moments, Cassie Clare can make a good silly metaphor. I’m probably going to read the last book just so that I have finished the series, although luckily i’ve heard it’s better than this one.
1. chairman meow sleeps upside down with his legs sticking directly up, to mimic death and accrue more attention
2. magnus calls simon literally every name beginning with an “s” other than simon
3. simon and izzy’s relationship dynamic
4. the quick mentions and meetings we got with the iron sisters, who i thought were really fascinating but sadly i’ve heard we don’t get much more content of them in any of her other books
Other than those, I found this book to be a bit of a drag and it was a bit “filler” ish between the previous book and the conclusion. It was a bit of a job to get through, also I had some serious issues with certain characters developments e.g. Alec is being super shady this whole book and I don’t appreciate it.
Also I find the dynamic with the “Bad Team” horrifically awkward to read about and I really don’t like the insistent incest storylines throughout this series either, there are just reoccurring mentions of incest throughout and it makes me pretty uncomfortable. Also tw for a bit of attempted rape. Maia and Jordan being together is also pretty bad rhetoric for abusers and abuse victims, he’s generally pretty unimpressive, including his actions in the past and I don’t really like him character.
In conclusion, it was weird and somewhat uncomfortable at times but strangely enjoyable when not being incesty. It’s an easy, simple fantasy read and it definitely has entertaining moments, Cassie Clare can make a good silly metaphor. I’m probably going to read the last book just so that I have finished the series, although luckily i’ve heard it’s better than this one.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny