City of Ashes (Mortal Instruments #2) (US Ed.) reviews

I love the Mortal Instruments series, Cassandra Claire has created a world which has captivated me from the very first page.

City of Ashes is the much anticipated sequel to City of Bones. I was so excited to get this book in the mail.

Re-entering the world of the Shadowhunters was thrilling. After the last books huge plot twist, I couldn't wait to see where it was headed! Jace and Clary struggle trying to come to grips with being brother and sister. We meet Alec and Izzy's parents who have strong opinions with what's happening in their world. Their mother doesn't trust Jace, so that's another thing he has to deal with since they are his only family he really has. And then when he tries to help everyone, the Clave and his family don't even believe him.

Basically the book makes me quite sad for Jace. However it was a great link from the first book to the third! Although I think the First book and Third were better, this was captivating and brilliant. The world of the shadowhunters is beautiful.

After reading CITY OF ASHES we know a little more about Alec, get to know Magnus better, discover some special abilities Clary and Jace possess, and get a hint that there might be more to Jace’s lineage than we already thought. Cassandra Clare has the ability to create the kind of emotional tension that I haven’t found since Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight. You’ll be sorry when you get to the last page and be tempted to turn back to page one and start the adventure all over again.

Totally loving Cassies Mortal Instruments series. Another insight into clary & Jace's world. You get drawn into a world you just do not want to leave!