English language
Published April 16, 2012 by Margaret K. McElderry Books.
When Jace vanishes with Sebastian, Clary and the Shadowhunters struggle to piece together their shattered world and Clary infiltrates the group planning the world's destruction.
Didn't like this one as much as the earlier ones - just felt like the story wasn't really moving, and had some lengths. Wouldn't re-read as a standalone (but might do it if I ever read the whole series again).
Oh, this book is really sad.
I can't believe that for moments I liked Sebastian... it's like there's a good side of him that gives you the idea that he can be saved but then appears his true self -the psycho one- and any hope about him vanishes. I am not sure he can be saved from the evil he has on his very blood so he's probably lost in it.
I really liked the evolution of Simon and Izzy's relationship and the same with Malec. There are many beautiful moments but sad ones, too.
I know that Jocelyn only tries to protect her daughter but she reaches the annoyingly bothersome.
And, of course, I love clary's bravery and determination to save Jace. That's why Jace loves her, anyway. And Jace... well, there isn't much I can't say without saying any spoiler, but I love him.
I am behind on my book updates. But I did read this book pretty much immediately when it came out, and I enjoyed it more than the previous book in this series. However, I was behind on the "prequel" companion series and decided to read this right away instead of reading the most recent Infernal Devices book first. I suspect there were some tie-ins I didn't fully get.
