Summary: To save her mother’s life. Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters—never mind that entering 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 Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, there 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?
Review: I loved loved loved loved loved this book! Did I mention I loved it? This book was the perfect ending for the series, and though there were times I wanted to kill Clary I could quickly overlook it with the plot. The amazing plot that suddenly fills in all the questions that City of Bones and City of Glass leave for you. I suppose if you want to be nit-picky not all little comments are answered, but as Clary said really aren’t some secrets best left unknown? Either way Clare does a magnificent job with this book—with this series—I love reading them all. The way she writes…I feel as if I am looking through an artist’s eye when I read this book. The vivid descriptions just take you into Idris, a place I would very much like to see. Clare just keeps improving with each book she writes. Within this amazingly written book are unforgettable scenes and characters. I loved watching these characters grow, because they certainly did tremendously, and I think that Clare left them at a good spot in their lives, there life wasn’t perfect but they were happy, and that just makes the ending all the better. This is a book I would read over and over again. Basically it’s amazing. Go read it. Now. =P
Rating: 5/5 duh.
Reviews:
"The Mortal Instruments series is a story world that I love to live in. I hate to see the story end, but if it has to end, then City of Glass is the most perfect way for that to happen. Beautiful!”- Stephenie Meyer
"This book has terror, unexpected twists, sorrow—it is tragedy edged by lightning, driven by power and love. Clare keeps getting better!"-Tamora Pierce
"The time has come for the Clave to oppose Valentine, but he has no intentions of submitting, putting both the Shadowhunters and the Downworlders on edge. Clare's concluding volume of The Mortal Instruments trilogy is complex and striking. Not to be missed."-Spring 2009 Indie Next List
"Cassandra Clare works magic with this novel. The excitement begins on the first page and doesn't stop until the final sentence. She brings everything full circle for a completely satisfying ending—even though fans would be more than happy to read about these beloved characters forever."-Karin’s Book Nook
"City of Glass is beautifully written and interwoven with amazingly unforgettable characters and moments; everything is brought full circle and I have to say that I want to get back on the ride and do it all over again and again."-The Ravenous Reader
