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City of Heavenly Fire
by Cassandra Clare
Well, that was unnecessarily long.
I think half of this book could have been removed with no negative impact on the story. Because, really, the Los Angeles people were really just a set up for the NEXT SERIES. I mean, come on. And - surprise! - the characters and their relationships feel awfully familiar.
I guess I shouldn't rant so much, because I did read this willingly. And I'll admit, I did get sucked into some of the relationships, like Jace and Clary's. But there were still so. many. things. that bugged me. Like... a super villain who's a teenager who stymies an entire race of adults. And is only thwarted by a bunch of... teenagers
And, if you're gonna let a character sacrifice himself or herself, DON'T UNDO IT. Be brave, and commit to it. I'm looking at you, Simon. Poor guy gives up not just his vampireyness, but his memories of his time with the Shadowhunters, including his BFF LAS Clary, and you go and undo it because Isabelle is all hot and bothered for him. GAH!
Not sure if I will read the next series. Who am I kidding? I probably will.
I think half of this book could have been removed with no negative impact on the story. Because, really, the Los Angeles people were really just a set up for the NEXT SERIES. I mean, come on. And - surprise! - the characters and their relationships feel awfully familiar.
I guess I shouldn't rant so much, because I did read this willingly. And I'll admit, I did get sucked into some of the relationships, like Jace and Clary's. But there were still so. many. things. that bugged me. Like... a super villain who's a teenager who stymies an entire race of adults. And is only thwarted by a bunch of... teenagers
Spoiler
, one of whom is the most Super Specialest Shadowhunter Ever who can draw these amazing runes that nobody but she can draw - they're, like, totally new and amazeballs!And, if you're gonna let a character sacrifice himself or herself, DON'T UNDO IT. Be brave, and commit to it. I'm looking at you, Simon. Poor guy gives up not just his vampireyness, but his memories of his time with the Shadowhunters, including his BFF LAS Clary, and you go and undo it because Isabelle is all hot and bothered for him. GAH!
Not sure if I will read the next series. Who am I kidding? I probably will.