City of Fallen Angels

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.

I liked the twists in the plot of this book. However the romance parts make me gag. I've enjoyed these books but so far I like the “clockwork Angel” books better.

I agree with a lot of readers that a fourth book was kind of unnecessary, but I'm not really complaining because I do love these characters. I wish she would just do a series about Simon, but it looks like he's a package deal with the Shadowhunters.

You can read my full review here: http://knowitnotsomuch.blogspot.com/2011/04/city-of-fallen-angels.html

I read the first three books of The Mortal Instruments series within days of starting them and was so into the series I pre-ordered City of Fallen Angels. It took me over two weeks to finally get through this book. It just wasn't exciting for me. I had to force myself to keep reading throughout most of the book. After about 1/3 of the way through, it picked up a little bit but it still wasn't up to par with the other books. I honestly believe the series should have ended with City of Glass. Don't get me wrong, CoFA wasn't horrible, It just wasn't that good.

I did like seeing more of how The Infernal Devices ties in with The Mortal Instruments, so that was a plus (I prefer TID over TMI.) Jace and Clary were more annoying this time around with their hot and then cold “relationship,” Jace's self loathing, and Clary's inability to listen and do as she's told . Everything was just a repeat of the past books. Another thing that really bothered me was the message this book puts out about abuse, Right after Jace purposely cuts Clary with a dagger during a hot make-out session, Clary says, "you would never hurt me" Uh, did you just miss the part where he sliced your arm from your elbow to your wrist. But it's okay because an evil demon has been making him have nightmares about doing it for weeks. Seriously, Clare? and relationships. Clearly, the relationship between Jace and Clary is unhealthy.

I felt the ending was way too contrived. I will continue to read the series only to see what happens with the characters I actually like (Isabelle, Magnus, Alec, Simon) but I will read it before, and if, I buy it this time.

Loved it!!! Simon is my favorite and this book is full of Simon-love. That is all I'm saying....fans will not be disappointed!

This is probably the weakest book in the world. It does not flow like the rest of the books and seems overly forced compared to other books. I also feel like many characters are OOC especially Simon.