City of Ashes,by Cassandra Clare
In the second book of The Mortal Instruments series, City of Ashes, by Cassandra Clare, Clary is lost and confused and wishing she could have her old life back. But now she knows she was a Shadowhunteer who has just found her amazing long-lost brother who will possible do anything to help their father, Valentine, who is crazy, evil. The battle for love and power is on in this completely different world that she grew up in. Now everything has changed for her mostly because now she can see all the Downworlders like the werewolves, vampires, and faeries and her mother is in a magical coma. Clary's best friend who she needs for support wants to be more that friends? And Valentine is running lose in New York City causing major chaos for everyone especially herself nd Jace, her brother. Can she help her mother, Jace, and still stop Valentine?
I really enjoyed this book because of all the drama and the magical amazement with uniqueness. I think anyone who enjoys reading about magical mysterious romances will extremely like this series. This book will make you feel like if you wish you were part of the book. I would give it five stars out of five. It can blow your mind away and get you caught up in all the dangerous fantasy.
-Reviewed by anonymous, grade 9.
Comments
The second of a three part series, City of Ashes picks up with the after effects of City of Bones. Conflicting emotions play a huge role, as Clary struggles with her new relationship with her best friend, which would be perfect, if she didn't harbor feelings for her brother. A very odd love triangle, you can't say it doesn't lack originality albeit being quite gross. But the romance is not the interesting part, as Clary discovers more and more about the supernatural along her journey to save her mother. The plot is well thought out, each situation affected the next, and it will keep readers turning the page. Overall, I recommend this to readers who enjoy suspenseful novels.
Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 12
Glendale Central Library
This book brought me back into the shadowhunter world again and I loved every second of it. I loved that we started to see some really good sides to The Lightwoods and it kinda made me like them a lot more. I am a huge fan of these characters and the journey we are taking with them so this book will obviously will bring me insane joy every second of the way. I loved seeing jace and clary again even though they are supposed to be brother and sister now I will always love seeing them together. I cant wait to read the next one. I feel someone who would enjoy reading this book is someone who loves adventure, romance, and some comedy mixed into it.
Reviewed by Mia J., Grade 12
Glendale Central Library