Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Walker Books
ISBN: 978-1-4063-0764-1
Pages: 492
Series: The Mortal Instruments #3
Type: Young Adult Paranormal
Source: Purchased
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Clary Fray has had a rough time. She discovered that she is a Shadowhunter, that
she has fallen in love with her brother and that her father is a racist
homicidal maniac. Now Clary is travelling to Idris, the true home of all
Shadowhunters to discover more about her abilities and to aid in the fight
against Valentine. But there are those who would seek to protect her, and those
who would betray her, and Clary knows nothing of the world in which she finds
herself...least of all who to trust.
This is the third book in the
Mortal Instruments series (after City of Bones and City of Ashes) which was initially intended as a trilogy but extended to six books
after the author realised there was essentially another trilogy left to tell
about these characters. Having finished this book, I agree and I can't wait to
see what the author does next.
The story is great and Idris fits into
the existing world of the books well. I loved seeing the Shadowhunters' home
city of Alicante (even if the name does remind me of a Spanish resort) and it
was well developed. The pacing is kept high throughout with lots of twists and
turns, although I figured out a major one quite far in advance which dented my
enjoyment a bit.
Clary's unusual talents are finally explored in more
depth and many secrets from her past are revealed. Simon, however, steals the
show as the Daylighter - a vampire with no reaction to sunlight. He reveals so
much about the Shadowhunter world that would have remained hidden otherwise and
really comes into his own as a character. Another favourite for me in this book
is Alec who starts to take a more mature approach to his feelings and abilities.
The ending is cleverly thought out and ties up most of the loose ends to
provide a cohesive ending without seeming contrived. However there is ample
material for the continuation of the series, and I can't wait to see how the
adventures of Clary and friends continue.
All in all this was a great
read and I'm really looking forward to City of Fallen Angels.
Plot: 9/10
Characters: 9/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
Overall: 47/50
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