City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare
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Book Reviews of City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments)
Book Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm really obsessed with the twilight saga and I thought that there wouldn't be another book I would even get close to liking as much well I was wrong coa is awesome it captures your attention pretty quick then when you think you have it figured out your wrong its a book worth readingBook Review: Perfect Follw Up
Summary: 5 Stars
It has been my experience that sequels rarely outshine their predecessor, but Cassandra Clare has written a truly fantastic follow up to her debut, City of Bones. She not only managed to maintain the characters that I have grown to love, but made them all the more exciting by adding new twists and certain gifts.
Time is running out for Clary, Jace as well as all the other beloved characters of City of Bones. The romantic tension between Clary and Jace has only increased with time and they are tested to the limits as one dramatic turn after another unfolds. Will they end up together? I hope so. And will they put a stop to Valentine once and for all? This volume will have you flying through the pages in hopes to finding answers to all of your questions and eagerly awaiting the final installment.
Book Review: double review of City of Bones and City of Ashes... no spoilers
Summary: 5 Stars
Rating: 5/5
My Double Review:
Occasionally, I'll find a book that immediately captures my interest. I'll pick it up and start reading, and just be hooked.
City of Bones was one of those books. From the very first chapter, I was intrigued. This series was unlike any other fantasy books I've ever read. I mean, come on... Shadowhunters? What the heck are those? Um, hello? Uniqueness! It's a great concept, and these novels have it all.
So I started reading, and I was interested. My first question was: who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? Every single character has an element of mystery to them; and while a lot of questions were cleared up, I still find that the depth of the characters extends beyond just good and bad. The characters are real, flawed, and none of them are perfect, even if they do happen to be on the "good" side.
And then I read further and I found myself genuinely caring about the characters and what happened to them. Believe me, I really got into it. At some point in time during the second book, I closed the book and couldn't read anymore, because I just couldn't stand the thought of something bad happening. I was borderline obsessed. I found myself caring about the characters, and also wanting to be in their world. This was one of the first times that I've found myself actually believing and hoping that it could be possible for a fantasy to be real. I mean, vampires? Whatever. Werewolves? Yeah, okay. But Shadowhunters? How cool would that be?! How fascinating.
I have a strange fascination with the Shadowhunters.
Just like how I find myself with a strange fascination with these novels. Which is perhaps why my review is so strange; these books are definitely at the top of my list, and I really recommend them to anyone.
Book Review: Better than "City of Bones"
Summary: 4 Stars
As someone who read Cassandra Clare's Draco Trilogy (DT) fan fiction a very long time ago, I remember feeling underwhelmed after reading "City of Bones" because a great deal of the characterization of Jace and Clary came from the DT. Now, over a year later, I have returned to the series and just completed reading "City of Ashes." I was very pleased to see a progression from heavily DT-influenced characterization of the protagonists to something that is more subtle. This time around I only recognized one joke recycled from her fan fiction days and am glad that she continues to move away from the comfort zone of what she had previously written.
I gave this book four stars because one scene in particular had my heart thumping madly. (Note: SPOILERS.) It was very chilling to read CC's description of the death of Brother Jeremiah, who is one of the Silent Brothers, especially because at first we don't know where the sound is coming from; who is making the sound; and because we can't see anything. ("We" in the context of Jace's perspective.) I hadn't felt anything akin to that feeling since the graveyard scene in which Voldemort rises in HP:Goblet of Fire.
The only bone I have to pick with this book is the incestuous relationship between Clary and Jace. I don't believe that they're really blood-related like the plot wants us to believe, so the physical aspect doesn't particularly bother me. What bothers me is the fact that their incestuous relationship isn't given more than a side glance from the other characters, implying that it's not a big deal. (That in itself implies to me that they're not related.) I wish more discussion had taken place amongst the characters to firmly introduce the morality of this issue into the plot in order to create more tension. In short, more development needs to occur about this issue.
Book Review: ~*City of Ashes Review*~
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was AWESOME!! I loved the City of Bones which is the 1st book in this series in case you didn't know. And if you haven't read the 1st book in the series you need too!! Well Clary has found out that she has a brother, Jace, who in the 1st book she started crushin' on & they actually kissed. So now in City of Ashes they have to deal with the awkwardness of once having major feelings for each other. Now that they know that they are brother & sister they really have a hard time dealing with the situation. And moving on... Clarys best-friend Simon has confessed his love for her & she doesn't have the same feelings for him, but she totally loves him like a brother. Hmmm.. Clary has one messy situation on her hands in the guy department! Alec has started having somewhat of a relationship with Mangus Bane who is basicly the wizard on hand. Mangus is openly gay but Alec however is not and is terrified of being outed to everyone. Issabelle is same old Isabelle not alot going on with her that is one thing that I hope we get to find out in the next book in the series, what is she like. Because for me at least I feel like there is no background telling, really anything about her personal life in the books. Oh! However we do get to know Alec & Issabelle parents in this book. Also we find out alot more about Luke and meet a new weregirl Maia. She adds an interesting twist. One more thing Simons story also takes an interesting turn!! So if you are into YA Fantasy then this is a series you will love to read!! Be sure to read City of Bones first!!