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City of Heavenly Fire
by Cassandra Clare
This, the last in the City of Bones series, is one of the best. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not just saying this because it is the grand finale.
We finally have the epic showdown of Sebastian and Clary. Accompanied by Isabelle, Simon, Alec, Jace per usual. Shadowhunters have been recalled back to Alicante after a series of attacks on various institutes throughout the world. Sebastian is building an army of Endarkened shadowhunters and is strengthening his power. Clary and crew know that they are the only ones who can take him down. Clary knows his weakness is her, but Jace now holds a powerful force within his blood. This is the war that redefines good vs. evil, alliances and enemies, lovers and friends.
I really loved this book especially after the weak performance of City of Lost Souls. The last installment seemed repetitive in the romance areas and too hooked on anxiety. Whereas in this book the relationships seem to have grown past all of the insecurities and trivial crap so prevalent in previous books.
I was so grateful that Clare was able to take the time to showcase all of the different characters readers have grown to love/hate. This book did not focus specifically on any one person or relationship. I am going to miss them all--well not Sebastian--greatly. Honestly I sat for the last 75 pages and tried to hold back the tears. They were tears of joy, sadness, hurt, loss, and hope. I really love when a book can bring out all of these emotions. The series has taken a long time to complete but I will say this book was a fantastic wrap up to the long wait. Unfortunately, there was an advert for a new series called The Dark Artifices scheduled out Fall of 2015....AAAHHHH another long wait!
We finally have the epic showdown of Sebastian and Clary. Accompanied by Isabelle, Simon, Alec, Jace per usual. Shadowhunters have been recalled back to Alicante after a series of attacks on various institutes throughout the world. Sebastian is building an army of Endarkened shadowhunters and is strengthening his power. Clary and crew know that they are the only ones who can take him down. Clary knows his weakness is her, but Jace now holds a powerful force within his blood. This is the war that redefines good vs. evil, alliances and enemies, lovers and friends.
I really loved this book especially after the weak performance of City of Lost Souls. The last installment seemed repetitive in the romance areas and too hooked on anxiety. Whereas in this book the relationships seem to have grown past all of the insecurities and trivial crap so prevalent in previous books.
I was so grateful that Clare was able to take the time to showcase all of the different characters readers have grown to love/hate. This book did not focus specifically on any one person or relationship. I am going to miss them all--well not Sebastian--greatly. Honestly I sat for the last 75 pages and tried to hold back the tears. They were tears of joy, sadness, hurt, loss, and hope. I really love when a book can bring out all of these emotions. The series has taken a long time to complete but I will say this book was a fantastic wrap up to the long wait. Unfortunately, there was an advert for a new series called The Dark Artifices scheduled out Fall of 2015....AAAHHHH another long wait!