City of Ashes
By Cassandra Clare
- Release Date: 2009-03-24
- Genre: Fantasy for Young Adults
Description
Is love worth betraying everything? Plunge into the second adventure in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly).
Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil—and also her father.
To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings—and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?
In this breathtaking sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation.
Reviews
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5By ElizaAliceSomeone really said “it doesn’t follow the show or the movie” , that’s cuz it’s the OG story dudereally good
5By Tam4Evaau contraire to what that idiot said in the review below, of course this book doesn’t follow the show or the movie. it came way before both of them, and is, frankly, way better. the movie tried, at least, it just fell short of the mark. the show however…. *shudders* the ONLY thing the show got correct was the characters. other than that, the show was so off that it shouldn’t be called shadowhunters.Team jace
5By HAH1DloverTeam jace all the waySuch a good read
5By mahonesgirl24I stated reading this series a few years ago but just never got around to finish the series. I just started reading it and have not been able to put it down. This is such a good story and I highly recommend itOne of the best books ever written
5By QueenMarlieThis book is my get away from the clutter of life.😭😱😍
5By destiny.14.nicoleLiterally soooooo much love for this series💕. It doesn't get any better than this.it's about ibooks
1By mymywowowowiei can't see the last full sentence of the chapters on this while being on my preferred flip mode instead of scrolling. :(Amazing!
5By AidanKassidyThis book was overall an amazing sequel to the City of Bones! I can't wait for the next books to come!!So exciting
5By Pdb44I love this series. Clary is a little annoying sometimes, but you have to remember she's young and ignorant to this world. It is wonderful watching her grow and learn what true evil is. I love the new characters. The battle on the ship is so exciting. I love when Jace fights. Exciting!Such a good book
5By Kimmykoala 2218This is such a kewl book! I love it!!😍 I cannot wait for the third book! Cassandra Clare, you are the greatest author in the world!! P.S. "Kewl" means cool
