Many questions are answered, many mysteries solved. Some we didn' t even know abou! Epilogue (at least for me) is a real tearjerker.

This is the third book in The Mortal Instruments series. First was City of Bones, second was City of Ashes. I am really enjoying this series, and finding the books go very quickly. Here, Clary is determined to go to Idris and find the warlock that holds the secret to reviving Clary's mother. But Jace is determined that she shouldn't go, as he is worried about her safety. Jace even tries to get Simon to help in keeping Clary in New York. Of course, Clary goes despite what others may want her to do, and finds Idris more than she expected. There is a lot going on here, with Clary, Jace and Jace's adoptive family. We also see Simon mature into his new life and find both friends and foes in unexpected places. Clary learns (again) that things aren't always what they seem, and that her gifts offer interesting solutions to seemingly difficult situations. We see the struggle between the Shadowhunters and the Downworlders and how Valentine gives them a common enemy. But can they really work together? There are new characters introduced here, more Shadowhunters and other creatures. Tragedy comes to the Lightwood family and another battle kills many more. But there is hope and a new way forward, thanks to Clary and her skills.

um, is this the 3rd book?

if you don't want the plot to be ruined for you, just simply don't read the comments until you read the book. It's that easy, there is no need for censorship.

Come one guys. Please don't give away things about the story. I'm sure the library has strict policies that prevent me from expressing my true feelings about having the book spoiled, so I'll refrain and say this: I haven't even read the book yet and I already know about the plot twist that involves Jace and Clary...

So glad that Jace wasn't Clary's brother! But in a way she still kisses her brother.... Great ending! I would have asked the Angel for Jace too!

finished this book in 2 days i oved it soooooo much i cant even put it into words the way everythin turns out is amazing i actuallly cried!!!!!!!!!!

Not my fav book in this series but still a good one.

Clare's solution to the romance between Jace and Clary was extremely disappointing. The idea was so predictable that I thought she would never, ever consider following through with it, but she did. The rest of the book I really did enjoy, however.

This book is annoying in that it exposes the worst of teen fiction, whereby things get twisted to such a degree that you feel like you're watching some godawful soap opera on the b-channel - yes, the brother is not the brother. Ugh! This whole drama gets to the point where it takes over and even swallows some of the more interesting plot elements. Anyhow, blah blah blah everyone gets together, differences get patched, she says NO to the Seelie queen and the world gets saved.