I think this is is truly one of the best books Cassandra Clare has written. I always think about it, because it encapsulates a parental manipulation sI think this is is truly one of the best books Cassandra Clare has written. I always think about it, because it encapsulates a parental manipulation so well. People can say what they want about it, but it takes talent to make people root for Clary and Jace despite everything. I also think Valentine is one of the best villains she’s written....more
I would be angry at the sorrow this book caused if not for its perfect ending. The perfect story of three people who loved each other more than themseI would be angry at the sorrow this book caused if not for its perfect ending. The perfect story of three people who loved each other more than themselves; more than their fear. A story of a found family and perseverance.
This series will always have a special place in my heart, as will Jem and Church....more
I said in my review of Clockwork Angel that I was waiting to remember why we like Will. Well, I remember now; and certainly he is beautiful and full oI said in my review of Clockwork Angel that I was waiting to remember why we like Will. Well, I remember now; and certainly he is beautiful and full of nice phrases, quoting poetry and books. But there will never be a book character for me that encapsulates the way Jem made me fall in love the moment he stepped on the page. I find myself terrified all over again of the inevitable end to one part of his story.
Besides my love for Jem, though difficult to put aside, the writing improved markedly in this book as compared to the first. I don’t know what I will do while I wait for the third to come off hold at the library, but I am so grateful to be reading this series again, and with fresh eyes....more
I actually really like this book (probs my favorite in the series) but they BUTCHERED this movie. Girl spent the entire book not being able to hold a I actually really like this book (probs my favorite in the series) but they BUTCHERED this movie. Girl spent the entire book not being able to hold a gun, meanwhile in the movie it’s like the wild wild west. Also, on this reread and rewatch of the movies, I like Four a LOT more than I used to....more
Action-packed and what a devastating ending. Cassandra Clare does one thing really well: relationships. Emma and Julien, Ty and Livvy, Ty and Kit, MarAction-packed and what a devastating ending. Cassandra Clare does one thing really well: relationships. Emma and Julien, Ty and Livvy, Ty and Kit, Mark and Cristina. Every single one has you reaching for more. Excited and nervous to see how this trilogy ends....more
As per usual, John Green manages to explain aspects of the human existence that you once thought unexplainable. I have never needed this more than nowAs per usual, John Green manages to explain aspects of the human existence that you once thought unexplainable. I have never needed this more than now, to be reminded that though the spiral tightens as you go further, it also expands, and tightens, and so forth. And that love cannot be lost; it always exists somewhere in the universe, looking back in time from light years away....more