City of Fallen Angels - Review

 City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)

By: Cassandra Clare

Published: April 5, 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry books (first published January 1, 2011)

424 pages

Source: Borrowed from my sister-n-law

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Summary: 

The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And - most importantly of all - she can finally call Jace her boyfriend.

But nothing comes without a price.

Someone is murdering Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloody war. Clary's best friend, Simon, can't help her. His mother just found out that he's a vampire and now he's homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side - along with the power of the curse that's wrecking his life. And they're willing to do anything to get what they want. At the same time he's dating two beautiful, dangerous girls - neither of whom knows about the other one.

When Jace begins to pull away from Clary without explaining why, she is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: She herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.

Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels.

MY REVIEW:
Overall I liked this book but it was too slow in some parts for me, slow enough that I can't say I "really liked it". However, good cliff hanger ending! And the love story between Jace and Clary continues to be a driving force for me to want to read more. In a way Jace's view of himself and how unworthy he is to be loved by Clary has gotten somewhat....tedious. But definitely a good read. 

Final Rating - 3.5 stars. 

(originally posted on April 2012)