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Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Cassandra Clare
5.0
I've read almost every Cassandra Clare book that exists. And i must say that,with no doubt, this one is my absolute favorite.
Ghosts of the Shadow Market is a novella bindup that containts 10 novellas, each of them focused on different events.
Cat long shadows
5 stars.
Loved getting to see Matthew Fairchild again, along with James and Christopher. It was everything i coyld have hoped for and i really loved it. Jem's POV surprised me, as I didn't think i would enjoy it as much as I did. (don't get me wrong,still love Jem though) This was a heartbreaking story, Matthew's mother,the baby,Jem doing his best, everything was so painful and my heart bled for Matthew.
Every exquisite thing
4.5 stars.
Anna was an unexpected protagonist, and one i really loved. I have a weakness for Lightwoods,so she and Christopher were amazing to me. Appreciated the representation in this, even though I hated Ariadne after what happened. I'm glad she opened Anna's eyes,but still. Cecily and Gideon being amazing parents really moved me,they're so precious!
Learn about loss
4 stars.
The whole Belial thing wasn't THAT interesting,in my opinionWhy was he on this dimension in the first place?. This story wasn't very short,so I felt like it dragged sometimes. Sister Emilia was ok, nothing special,though I appreciated her in the end. Jem being heartbroken over Will made me so sad.. Those last scenes were a masterpiece.
A Deeper Love
4 stars.
Catarina was such a pleasant syrprise, I loved her. Tessa was heartbreaking. Being into her head really brought out my memories of loss, so they struck deep. Jem being hurt was awful, poor baby. Getting to see Catarina talk about the lost Herondales again was pretty interesting. Also, very sad about Jem and yin fen.
The Wicked Ones
4 stars.
I was very excited to read another story about The Circle. It was really interesting and also shed light on how Valentine broke Stephen and Amatis up. I actually liked Celine as a main character. I felt really bad for how Stephen and Robert thought of her. Because she WAS strong and quick and smart. They just didn't acknowledge it. Jem hunting down lost Herondales was a bit of old news, I was kinda bored through those parts. Also, i think I've grown a bit tired of constantly reading about Tessa and her Jem
Son of the dawn
5 stars
Loved the New York Institute setting. Lily was adorable and her love for Raphael really shone through this story. Baby Jace and baby Alec and baby Isabelle and baby Max deserve the world. Almost cried when they were all together. I just really miss them being all together (with Max).
The land I lost
ALL THE STARS
HOLY SHIT. This is my favorite thing CC has even written and this is the reason why this book is rated 5 stars. End of story. DONE.
This was HEARTBREAKING and HEARTWARMING. I don't cry in books,I never do, but during this story, I sobbed like a baby.i SOBBED. Where should i begin? Baby Max? Alec and Magnus being amazing parents? Lily missing Raphael? Alec meeting Rafe? Rafe slowly trusting Alec? Alec thinking about his death and Magnus having to move on?Rafe seeing Magnus on the phone?The "Hey my baby are you alright?"? I SOBBED. Writing this while crying. Alec is my favorite character in the whole world. Robert being a precious grandfather? Magnus immediately accepting and loving Rafe, even though Alec hadn't uttered a word to him yet? oh my god my feelssssss.
Through blood, through fire
4 stars.
This one kinda bored me,to be honest. Rosemary's story was heartbreaking, she truly loved her family. Jem and Tessa being preggo is so PRECIOUS i can'tttt.
The lost World
4 stars
BABY MINA YOU GUYS.BABY MINA. Livvy's POV broke my heart, I can't imagine being able to see y family but not be able to talk to them,or touch them,or them not being able to see me. Ty was so lonely during this that I'm VERY glad Irene showed up. Kit, my sweetheart, was everything, I love him so much. Magnus was such a dad, he's truly one of the best characters that have ever been written.
Forever Fallen
5 stars
Kit thinking he saw Ty was so sad. My boy misses him so much. Jem is one of the best dads to ever exist, change my mind. How much he loves Mina shone through thisstory, more than one time. Janus really annoyed me omg WHY DO WE NEED THIS. Alec being proud to say that Magnus is his husband warmed my soul. Their kids.Just.Their.Kids.GOD. Jem buying pastries for his family and knowing what they like was adorable, as was baby Mina. I wish i could meet that baby just so i could SQUISH HER TO DEATH OMG SHE WAS SO CUTE. Kit being a big brother? Iconic. Alec playing football with the kids? Amazing, Magnus and Alec being soulmates even in Thule? Clary and Jace could NEVER. All of the NY family being together? Absolutely iconic, your faves could never.
As we reach the end of this review, i must apologize for getting more and more agressive. I'm hungry and EMOTIONAL.
Ghosts of the Shadow Market is a novella bindup that containts 10 novellas, each of them focused on different events.
Cat long shadows
5 stars.
Loved getting to see Matthew Fairchild again, along with James and Christopher. It was everything i coyld have hoped for and i really loved it. Jem's POV surprised me, as I didn't think i would enjoy it as much as I did. (don't get me wrong,still love Jem though) This was a heartbreaking story, Matthew's mother,the baby,Jem doing his best, everything was so painful and my heart bled for Matthew.
Every exquisite thing
4.5 stars.
Anna was an unexpected protagonist, and one i really loved. I have a weakness for Lightwoods,so she and Christopher were amazing to me. Appreciated the representation in this, even though I hated Ariadne after what happened. I'm glad she opened Anna's eyes,but still. Cecily and Gideon being amazing parents really moved me,they're so precious!
Learn about loss
4 stars.
The whole Belial thing wasn't THAT interesting,in my opinionWhy was he on this dimension in the first place?. This story wasn't very short,so I felt like it dragged sometimes. Sister Emilia was ok, nothing special,though I appreciated her in the end. Jem being heartbroken over Will made me so sad.. Those last scenes were a masterpiece.
A Deeper Love
4 stars.
Catarina was such a pleasant syrprise, I loved her. Tessa was heartbreaking. Being into her head really brought out my memories of loss, so they struck deep. Jem being hurt was awful, poor baby. Getting to see Catarina talk about the lost Herondales again was pretty interesting. Also, very sad about Jem and yin fen.
The Wicked Ones
4 stars.
I was very excited to read another story about The Circle. It was really interesting and also shed light on how Valentine broke Stephen and Amatis up. I actually liked Celine as a main character. I felt really bad for how Stephen and Robert thought of her. Because she WAS strong and quick and smart. They just didn't acknowledge it. Jem hunting down lost Herondales was a bit of old news, I was kinda bored through those parts. Also, i think I've grown a bit tired of constantly reading about Tessa and her Jem
Son of the dawn
5 stars
Loved the New York Institute setting. Lily was adorable and her love for Raphael really shone through this story. Baby Jace and baby Alec and baby Isabelle and baby Max deserve the world. Almost cried when they were all together. I just really miss them being all together (with Max).
The land I lost
ALL THE STARS
HOLY SHIT. This is my favorite thing CC has even written and this is the reason why this book is rated 5 stars. End of story. DONE.
This was HEARTBREAKING and HEARTWARMING. I don't cry in books,I never do, but during this story, I sobbed like a baby.i SOBBED. Where should i begin? Baby Max? Alec and Magnus being amazing parents? Lily missing Raphael? Alec meeting Rafe? Rafe slowly trusting Alec? Alec thinking about his death and Magnus having to move on?Rafe seeing Magnus on the phone?The "Hey my baby are you alright?"? I SOBBED. Writing this while crying. Alec is my favorite character in the whole world. Robert being a precious grandfather? Magnus immediately accepting and loving Rafe, even though Alec hadn't uttered a word to him yet? oh my god my feelssssss.
Through blood, through fire
4 stars.
This one kinda bored me,to be honest. Rosemary's story was heartbreaking, she truly loved her family. Jem and Tessa being preggo is so PRECIOUS i can'tttt.
The lost World
4 stars
BABY MINA YOU GUYS.BABY MINA. Livvy's POV broke my heart, I can't imagine being able to see y family but not be able to talk to them,or touch them,or them not being able to see me. Ty was so lonely during this that I'm VERY glad Irene showed up. Kit, my sweetheart, was everything, I love him so much. Magnus was such a dad, he's truly one of the best characters that have ever been written.
Forever Fallen
5 stars
Kit thinking he saw Ty was so sad. My boy misses him so much. Jem is one of the best dads to ever exist, change my mind. How much he loves Mina shone through thisstory, more than one time. Janus really annoyed me omg WHY DO WE NEED THIS. Alec being proud to say that Magnus is his husband warmed my soul. Their kids.Just.Their.Kids.GOD. Jem buying pastries for his family and knowing what they like was adorable, as was baby Mina. I wish i could meet that baby just so i could SQUISH HER TO DEATH OMG SHE WAS SO CUTE. Kit being a big brother? Iconic. Alec playing football with the kids? Amazing, Magnus and Alec being soulmates even in Thule? Clary and Jace could NEVER. All of the NY family being together? Absolutely iconic, your faves could never.
As we reach the end of this review, i must apologize for getting more and more agressive. I'm hungry and EMOTIONAL.