Had to start this book over after forgetting I had started it almost a year ago when I had a newborn. Not as good as the initial trilogy. I'm enjoying the period spinoff more. ( )

This book felt like Cassandra Clare trying to beat a dead horse ( )

I’m having a hard time thinking about what to write for this book. I had a lot of mixed emotions about this one but hopefully my review will help those who aren’t sure if they want to read this book.

I was really nervous nervous going into this book because you could tell the third one was meant to be the last. It ended really nicely and I was a little confused because the fourth one was already out. So at the start I was very skeptical.

I did enjoy reading this book. I still believe that Cassandra Clare should stop writing this series immediately. It doesn’t need anymore. Obviously after this book there is another though, so those reading it already know this. But enough of that! The plot was still pretty good. Not as good as the first ones, but good. It didn’t impress me as much because it felt kind of expected. Something will happen and you won’t be surprised because you saw it coming. It was still a good book but not as good as the first three for sure. I’m kind of glad this book happened because it was nice too see some things that weren’t tied up like how Simon was adjusting as a vampire and the whole Maia/Isabelle thing he has going on.

Some characters I really enjoyed seeing again. Like I said before, seeing Simon adjust was nice and there was a lot more Maia and Isabelle in this one. I liked that this book developed their characters. The Clary/Jace situation was a little annoying because you never really know what’s going on with them. I’m getting really frustrated with them.

Generally this was a pretty good book but not as good as the first three. I do recommend anyone that has read the other ones to continue with the series. It didn’t go in the best direction but it didn’t completely suck. ( )

utterly disappointed. I couldn't even give this one all my attention, or I would have fallen asleep. I actually found myself skimming! SKIMMING! That's awful.

While I loved the first book of the series, I was really driven to read by the relationships and the story.

This one feels rushed and strained. The conversations are boring. And they FEEL made up. I know that seems silly, since every book's conversations are made up, but in this one I could feel it. I felt like I was reading a book, instead of rushing through a lovely story.
And sadly, I was bored with Clary and Jace. Can't they just get along and be happy. I mean, really, if they plan to stay together, their whole relationship can't be drama anymore. Time to settle down and stop freaking out all the time.

And Simon. Someone who used to be so witty and smart and made ma laugh. I actually rolled my eyes at him.....repeatedly. I just didn't buy him anymore. He didn't feel real.

I'm sorry I spent time on this. ( )

"I think even when you heal, you're never what you were before.” ( )