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- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (5 April 2011)
- Language English
- ASIN: B005DTZG9S
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
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[City of Fallen Angels]City of Fallen Angels BY Clare, Cassandra(Author)Hardcover
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Format:Paperback
It's 6 weeks after CITY OF GLASS and Clary's training to be a Shadowhunter, she and Jace are finally going out and her mother is getting married to Luke. But then Jace begins pulling away from her and actively avoiding her. Confused and hurt she turns to her best friend Simon, but he has problems of his own. Camille, the true leader of the New York vampires has returned and wants to use Simon's mark of Cain to help her gain control back from Raphael, he's double-dating Isabelle and Maia and random people are trying to kill him.
Soon Clary, Jace and Simon discover that Clary's actions in CITY OF GLASS have set in motion a horrific chain of events that threaten everything and everyone she loves.
Cassandra Clare's follow-up to the successful MORTAL INSTRUMENTS TRILOGY ties together unresolved plot strands from CITY OF GLASS with elements from THE CLOCKWORK ANGEL (the first her Victorian era prequel trilogy). It's an ambitious book with a large cast and a lot to pack in, but the story (for the most part) cracks on at a fast pace and I liked the way Clare interwove elements from the other books (which you need to read to get the most out of this) but there were some clunky moments of exposition, which deadened the pace.
My problem with the series has always been Jace, who I found too arrogant to care about. Here he's more vulnerable as he's forced to confront his feelings for Clary and his fear of losing her, although the device used to convey this is hackneyed and I never believed in his refusal to explain to her what's happening (or her refusal to press him on it, instead assuming the worst).
Simon plays a bigger role in this book and while I could have done without the love triangle (mainly because the conclusion is telegraphed), his story does have the most potential and I really liked the addition of Camille who is an unknown quantity working to her own agenda.
The last quarter feels a little rushed, with Clare packing too much in and some of the emotional scenes in the book veer towards soap opera and the cliffhanger will drive the fans mad. However, I enjoyed this more than I did the previous books as the story is more original and as such I'll be reading on.
Soon Clary, Jace and Simon discover that Clary's actions in CITY OF GLASS have set in motion a horrific chain of events that threaten everything and everyone she loves.
Cassandra Clare's follow-up to the successful MORTAL INSTRUMENTS TRILOGY ties together unresolved plot strands from CITY OF GLASS with elements from THE CLOCKWORK ANGEL (the first her Victorian era prequel trilogy). It's an ambitious book with a large cast and a lot to pack in, but the story (for the most part) cracks on at a fast pace and I liked the way Clare interwove elements from the other books (which you need to read to get the most out of this) but there were some clunky moments of exposition, which deadened the pace.
My problem with the series has always been Jace, who I found too arrogant to care about. Here he's more vulnerable as he's forced to confront his feelings for Clary and his fear of losing her, although the device used to convey this is hackneyed and I never believed in his refusal to explain to her what's happening (or her refusal to press him on it, instead assuming the worst).
Simon plays a bigger role in this book and while I could have done without the love triangle (mainly because the conclusion is telegraphed), his story does have the most potential and I really liked the addition of Camille who is an unknown quantity working to her own agenda.
The last quarter feels a little rushed, with Clare packing too much in and some of the emotional scenes in the book veer towards soap opera and the cliffhanger will drive the fans mad. However, I enjoyed this more than I did the previous books as the story is more original and as such I'll be reading on.
Format:Paperback
I won't put any spoilers in this review.
I cannot wait for the next book out!
I really liked this book, the book started pretty much where to other finished. The first few chapters slowed on the action a little bit and concentrated on the background story a bit more which was great!
After the first chapter the action is back at full pelt and i just couldn't put it down!
I have never met a series that is such a page turner! If you have read the rest in series don't stop until you have read this one!! You won't be disappointed!
I cannot wait for the next book out!
I really liked this book, the book started pretty much where to other finished. The first few chapters slowed on the action a little bit and concentrated on the background story a bit more which was great!
After the first chapter the action is back at full pelt and i just couldn't put it down!
I have never met a series that is such a page turner! If you have read the rest in series don't stop until you have read this one!! You won't be disappointed!
Format:Paperback
The previous books had more substance, and this felt more like something added on to the end but the story still interested me and I will definitely be reading City of Lost Souls - love it!
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Happily Ever After?
City of Fallen Angels starts 6 weeks after City of Glass, Clary is training to be a shadow hunter, Alec and Magnus are on holiday and Luke and Jocelyn are about to get married. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Sally-Anne
A Fantastic Read!
Clary is back in New York, training to be a Shadowhunter. Finally being able to call Jace her boyfriend is a great relief. However, Jace begins to distance himself from Clary. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lynn Worton
FABULOUS
This book wasn't as fast paced as the previous three but the ending is an absolute cliff hanger!!
If you are thinking of reading this you MUST read the first... Read more
If you are thinking of reading this you MUST read the first... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Alice
pretty good
I find these books quite hard to stop reading. However, I get quite frustrated with the two main characters a lot, and I didn't enjoy the modern time period as much as her... Read more
Published 1 month ago by saz137
DO NOT PICK IT UP
if you, want to keep it in you mind this as a good book then i strongly suggest you leave it alone.if you are anything like me then about a year ago or so you closed the cover of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by khad
Brilliant!
Clary and the gang are back, and I get the distinct creepy feeling that the dark truths are only just beginning to show, watch this space! Love Cassie so much!
Published 2 months ago by L.Earith
Amazing!!!!
this book is amazing i couldn't put it down it took me 2 days to read i was that hooked it was just as good as the first 3. Read more
Published 2 months ago by endless wonder x
Consequences....
It's been a long time since reading the last book, almost 2 years ago and assuming that was the end of the trilogy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. C. A. Anderson
Damaged book
Book arrived in quite damaged condition so it was really hard to read it. (Stamp on package says - arrived wet)
Published 7 months ago by Ilva
city of fallen angels
This had me wanting to finish it with out a break.
The author writes in a way that enables you to be in the story as your favourite character. Read more
The author writes in a way that enables you to be in the story as your favourite character. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JB
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