Saturday, August 11, 2012

City of Fallen Angels Review

Rating: 4/5

Title: City of Fallen Angels

Author: Cassandra Clare

Page Count (hardcover): 424

Inside the Cover


City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4)The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And - most importantly of all - she can finally call Jace her boyfriend.

But nothing comes without a price.

Someone is murdering Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloody war. Clary's best friend, Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out that he's a vampire and now he's homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side - along with the power of the curse that's wrecking his life. And they're willing to do anything to get what they want. At the same time he's dating two beautiful, dangerous girls - neither of whom knows about the other one.

When Jace begins to pull away from Clary without explaining why, she is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: She herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.

Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels.

My Thoughts


     I'll admit it I had doubts, a lot of doubts. I absolutely adored the first three books in The Mortal Instruments Series immensly and for some reason after finishing the third, I came to the conclusion that it was a trilogy. With that in mind, I was contented with the ending so, when I heard there was a fourth book I was more than a little uncertain about it. Hadn't Clare already wrapped everything up? What story could there be left to tell?

    Let me tell you, I was wrong. I don't know how she did it, how she managed to create another masterpiece of Young Adult literature but she did and it was magnificent. City of Fallen Angels is absolutely riveting, I couldn't tear myself away from turning page, after page, after page. The descriptive language Clare uses to write drew me into the story and though I read the third book over two years ago, like a good friend, once I dug into City of Fallen Angels, it felt as if no time had passed.

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8 comments:

  1. The first three books were supposedly another trilogy so Clare was writing two different trilogies. I heard the second one was Simon's story but I'm not sure because I feel like it isn't two different trilogies. I was confused too. But I love having more books with Jace and Clary so no complaints there! Glad you loved this book!

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    1. I agree, I love haing more books with Jace and Clary though I definitly found there was a lot more of a focus on Simon in City of Fallen Angels; glad I'm not the only who was confused.
      -Sarah

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    1. Yep, this is definitley a YA book and its worth a read if you're looking for books to review :)
      -Sarah

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  3. I LOVED the first three books, but I don't know if I should read the next two. I've been hearing so many ups and downs about them. This one sounds sooo good though! I can't resist! :)

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    1. Its definitley a good book, I think its worth the read. I was really worried that she would somehow butcher the series but it puts a different twist on things in a good way!
      -Sarah

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  4. HELLO I HAVEN'T READ THIS BOOK BUT I WANT TO READ IT, ITS JUST THAT IM DONE WITH SERIES FOR A WHILE. I'M STILL READING THE HOUSE OF NIGHT SERIES AND ITS 9 BOOKS, I HAVE 2 MORE TO GO AND ALTHOUGH THEY ARE GOOD VERY GOOD I NEEDED TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THEM. IM ALSO NEW AT THIS SO HOPEFULLY I'LL BE POSTING THE REVIEWS FOR ALL THOSE BOOKS SOON. PLEASE FOLLOW ME AND IF YOU CAN GIVE FEEDBACK.
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    THANX FOR THE REVIEW!

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