Review of City of Glass (Book Three of The Mortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare

                                              Overview

In City of Glass, Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their 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 new found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost? 

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling The Mortal Instruments series.


                                      About City of Glass                                                                 

In City of Glass, we are taken into the Shadowhunter's native home. Clary and Jace search for answers to find out the origins to the reason for their abnormal shadowhunter powers. The reasons may despair even the strongest hearts. While Jace becomes more withdrawn, Clary, becomes more determined for answers. Clary's adventures in learning the truth prove engrossing if not dangerous. In the end everything leads back to Valentine who is planning something big in the City of Glass. Clary and Jace must stay together now more than ever to stop him at all costs.

                                   Overall: Amazing read!

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy 

         My Star Review 

         

Hardcover: 541 pgs. 

Recommended Ages: 14 and Up 

Published: March 24th 2009 by Simon & Schuster's Publishing 

                    

For This Review:*Self-Provided Copy*

                                      About the Author 

Cassandra Clare was born overseas and spent her early years traveling around the world with her family and several trunks of fantasy books. Cassandra worked for several years as an entertainment journalist for the Hollywood Reporter before turning her attention to fiction. She is the author of City of Bones, the first book in the Mortal Instruments trilogy and a New York Times bestseller. Cassandra lives with her fiance and their two cats in Massachusetts.