The Mortal War is over, and 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 important of all --Clary can finally call Jace her boyfriend.
But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering the Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloddy war. Clary's best friend Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out 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 knows about the other.
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.
Cassandra Clare is an amazing author who has created an amazing world...that being said...I am rather disappointed in this installment of The Mortal Instruments. I was so excited to see what happened with Clary and Jace after the big battle. For three books I have waited to see what would happen with Clary and Jace...and after a "happy" ending in City of Glass, I was expecting happy things for them in this book, only to find myself wondering if they will ever get a happy ending. Although I was happy to learn more about Simon...I wondered when he became such a main player. To me the best part of the book was the last several chapters...it was back to good old Mortal Instuments action! Alec and Magnus were back...Jace and Clary were fighting side by side...I was in HEAVEN!
I didn't love this book, but I didn't hate it either. To me it was a "coffee bean" book...something to tide everyone over. I hope that the long wait between City of Fallen Angels and City of Lost Souls is worth it...I really want it to be!
I give this book 3 Stars!
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