City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

City of Ashes

The Mortal Instruments #2

Cassandra Clare

416 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Love and power are the deadliest temptations. Haunted by her past, Clary is dragged deeper into New York City's terrifying underworld of demons and Shadowhunters but can she control her feelings for a boy who can never be hers?

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 43%
tense 38%
emotional 36%
dark 31%
funny 27%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 8%
sad 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 23%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 30% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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