In this dazzling and long-awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Mortal Instruments series, Clary and her friends fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary's own brother.Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. Bearing the Infernal Cup, he transforms Shadowhunters into creatures out of nightmare, tearing apart families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell.
The embattled Shadowhunters withdraw to Idris - but not even the famed demon towers of Alicante can keep Sebastian at bay. And with the Nephilim trapped in Idris, who will guard the world against demons?
When one of the greatest betrayals the Nephilim have ever known is revealed, Clary, Jace, Isabelle, Simon, and Alec must flee - even if their journey takes them deep into the demon realms, where no Shadowhunter has set foot before, and from which no human being has ever returned...
Love will be sacrificed and lives lost in the terrible battle for the fate of the word in the thrilling final installment of the classic urban fantasy series The Mortal Instruments!
This was probably my most anticipated book of 2014, and I will admit that going into it, I was nervous. The final installment of a series that I have loved - will it be a let down, or fly high beyond my expectations? I'm really pleased to say that it was more breathtaking than I could have ever imagined, and yes, I did cry.
Cassandra Clare's writing has really flourished with this book. The way she manipulates words is beautiful and can clearly help her readers vividly picture everything that is going on. If you read all of her books consecutively, you can see what I mean when I say that her writing keeps getting better with every book she writes.
I also thought that she wrapped up everything nicely. The TMI series has a lot going on, but she managed to answer all questions I had, at least, and I had a good sense of closure as to how this series has ended.
I seriously am so enthralled with the Shadowhunter world. I got to see a lot more of it in this book, especially the political side, and we also got more of a glimpse into the political side of Downworlders as well. There is just so much information that Clare manages to pack into the pages of her Shadowhunter books, and yet you are never really confused because it all ends up explaining itself. I would love to be able to visit this fictional world (except only for a day, because I'd probably die via demon) just to stroll around Idris or talk to members of the Clave to get more inside of their heads.
Characters! I loved nearly every character in this book (even the ones I hated - because, you know, I love to hate them!), and watching them in this novel after reading five others about them showed how they grew and developed and ALL OF THE FEELINGS WERE FELT. ALL OF THEM.
My favorite characters coming out of this book were definitely Simon, Isabelle, Magnus, and, of course, Brother Zachariah. Other characters who I really liked were Emma Carstairs and the entire Blackthorn family, especially Julian! This book was a great way to introduce the characters for Clare's The Dark Artifices , and I believe the first book in this new Shadowhunter series comes out sometime next year. Clare has a way of allowing these characters to weasel their way into your heart, and Emma Carstairs is definitely one of those characters I can't wait to read more of.
The ending made me cry to the point where I had to put down the book and I kept saying, "I can't read anymore. How could she do this?!" I'm not going to spoil anything, but I was literally so beside myself about one thing that happened that I just sat in my bedroom and cried. However, I did get the courage to finish the book, and it ended with me crying happy tears, if that makes any of you who haven't read the book feel better!
There's not really much else I can say without spoiling the book, so what I will tell you is that the series is so worth it, even if it's just for this book. The series does take a little bit of getting into, but by City of Glass you'll be wanting to read more and this final installment will blow you away, trust me.
Rating - 5/5 Stars
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