Review: City of Glass, Cassandra Clare

City of Glass
Cassandra Clare

Official Summary:
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that enter-ing the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.

What the Pros Say:
Booklist: "plenty of romance, loss, honor, and betrayal to make the journey worthwhile"

What I Say:
Did you read the first two books? Did you like them? Because if so, then come on back for helping number three. I'd say that City of Glass is one of the more satisfying ends to a trilogy that I've read lately. While the resolution comes somewhat predictably, it also has a feeling of having been earned--perhaps it feels expected because this world has been built up so deftly, and the characters have been rendered so sharply, that we can see the action unfold as it happens, leading us to its inevitable conclusion.

Story-wise, Jace remains smolderingly appealing while Simon is as endearing as ever, and Clary seems to finally have come completely into her own. She is no longer the confused Mundie she once was, and she clearly begins to step into her role as a Shadowhunter in this book, using her status as an outsider to help her gain perspective on the feuds between the Downworlders and the Nephilim instead of succumbing to age old prejudices.

If you liked the first two books, this conclusion will not disappoint. It's full of action, intrigue, and some sinister new characters you'll hate immediately. Run out and get it now!

Intrigued?
Check out Cassandra Clare's blog, then check out the Mortal Instruments website, where you can learn all about the series and the upcoming prequels.