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City of Heavenly Fire
by Cassandra Clare
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I've had my copy of this book sitting on a shelf for months now because I didn't want to face the end. I knew there would be dozens of horrible deaths and I wanted to put it off for as long as I could. But because of my love for Simon and Isabelle I just had to read the book.
What can I say? I had mixed emotions throughout this whole reading experience. There were times when I was screaming for them to get it over with because the story felt like it slowed down. There were times when I was jumping up and down with excitement begging to no one in particular to let them all live. And then there were the few rare moments when I broke down sobbing for the great and terrible losses they were faced.
I couldn't help but roll my eyes and groan whenever Clary and Jace were having one of their "moments". I mean, come on guys! I know you love each other and the world is coming to an end but everyone knows neither of you are gonna die so please can you take it down a notch? Sheesh. I mean, they had sex in cave in EDOM. Seriously? I loved their romance in the beginning but then they got really cheesy and I just couldn't stand it. I was more interested in Simon and Isabelle, and Alec and Magnus.
I felt like the Shadowhunters could have united with the Downworlders sooner to defeat the Endarkened. I liked the introduction of new characters but I feel like there were still a lot of unanswered issues in the end.
Magnus was right, the Shadowhunters were too harsh and did not treat the Downworlders with the respect they deserved which means another war could ensue in the future. Perhaps the next series will address these issues but hopefully Jace, Clary, Simon, Isabelle, Alec and Magnus won't be the main characters anymore. I feel like if they're the main focus one of them might die (and not come back for real this time). Although I wouldn't mind seeing Simon as a Shadowhunter and married to Izzy.
Then there were Emma and Jules. They had potential to be great warriors --- and maybe have a romance of their own? I look forward to their adventure.
Now let me grieve the loss of Jordan who was executed so quickly I was left speechless with shock; of Raphael who I had liked and wanted to know more about; of Amatis who had been a loving woman; and lastly, Sebastian/Jonathan who did not have the chance to be a good person.
I firmly believe that it wasn't Sebastian/Jonathan's fault that he turned out the way he did. He was created evil, raised to be a demon warrior, and unloved. There was a part of him that wanted to be adored, to have a family, to be loved. I felt sorry for him and the life he had to lead. It wasn't really his fault!!! So I cried for Jonathan in the end. For the boy he could have been and the family he lost. And even though this was all fiction I still feel like my heart broke for him.
Ughhh. And then there was the whole drama of Simon losing his memories. Dammit Simon! Why do you have to be so selfless?! Sure, I accept that he had to do it because he had to become mortal again but it was so frustrating. His and Isabelle's story are far from over. I demand a happily ever after for them! Please? It doesn't have to be a full length novel. It could be a novella. Just give them a chance to be together the way Clary and Jace are.
Okay so basically I am ambivalent towards this book. I know this isn't really the end but I would have liked to have felt content after I read this. Instead I was confused, heart broken and a bit pissed. Cassandra Clare you're killing me. I do hope your new series will put my Simon-Izzy fanaticism to rest.
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OH MY MAGNUS!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES.I've had my copy of this book sitting on a shelf for months now because I didn't want to face the end. I knew there would be dozens of horrible deaths and I wanted to put it off for as long as I could. But because of my love for Simon and Isabelle I just had to read the book.
What can I say? I had mixed emotions throughout this whole reading experience. There were times when I was screaming for them to get it over with because the story felt like it slowed down. There were times when I was jumping up and down with excitement begging to no one in particular to let them all live. And then there were the few rare moments when I broke down sobbing for the great and terrible losses they were faced.
I couldn't help but roll my eyes and groan whenever Clary and Jace were having one of their "moments". I mean, come on guys! I know you love each other and the world is coming to an end but everyone knows neither of you are gonna die so please can you take it down a notch? Sheesh. I mean, they had sex in cave in EDOM. Seriously? I loved their romance in the beginning but then they got really cheesy and I just couldn't stand it. I was more interested in Simon and Isabelle, and Alec and Magnus.
I felt like the Shadowhunters could have united with the Downworlders sooner to defeat the Endarkened. I liked the introduction of new characters but I feel like there were still a lot of unanswered issues in the end.
Magnus was right, the Shadowhunters were too harsh and did not treat the Downworlders with the respect they deserved which means another war could ensue in the future. Perhaps the next series will address these issues but hopefully Jace, Clary, Simon, Isabelle, Alec and Magnus won't be the main characters anymore. I feel like if they're the main focus one of them might die (and not come back for real this time). Although I wouldn't mind seeing Simon as a Shadowhunter and married to Izzy.
Then there were Emma and Jules. They had potential to be great warriors --- and maybe have a romance of their own? I look forward to their adventure.
Now let me grieve the loss of Jordan who was executed so quickly I was left speechless with shock; of Raphael who I had liked and wanted to know more about; of Amatis who had been a loving woman; and lastly, Sebastian/Jonathan who did not have the chance to be a good person.
I firmly believe that it wasn't Sebastian/Jonathan's fault that he turned out the way he did. He was created evil, raised to be a demon warrior, and unloved. There was a part of him that wanted to be adored, to have a family, to be loved. I felt sorry for him and the life he had to lead. It wasn't really his fault!!! So I cried for Jonathan in the end. For the boy he could have been and the family he lost. And even though this was all fiction I still feel like my heart broke for him.
Ughhh. And then there was the whole drama of Simon losing his memories. Dammit Simon! Why do you have to be so selfless?! Sure, I accept that he had to do it because he had to become mortal again but it was so frustrating. His and Isabelle's story are far from over. I demand a happily ever after for them! Please? It doesn't have to be a full length novel. It could be a novella. Just give them a chance to be together the way Clary and Jace are.
Okay so basically I am ambivalent towards this book. I know this isn't really the end but I would have liked to have felt content after I read this. Instead I was confused, heart broken and a bit pissed. Cassandra Clare you're killing me. I do hope your new series will put my Simon-Izzy fanaticism to rest.