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I was absolutely astounded when it was uncovered that Jace and Clary were siblings. I was shocked and perhaps even a little miffed after the discovery. From the first book, I thought they were perfect for each other and the incestuous happenings kinda grossed me out. If you have read the books you'll know what I mean, and well if you haven't... now you will. Especially around the middle section of the novel when Clary has been tricked into consuming the fairy food/drink, when she must kiss the p
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So, is it wierd to read the first two books of a trilogy and not be able to work up the motivation to read the 3rd. It's just... I really don't care what happens to them all. They go round and round in circles. I don't think by the end of Ashes any of the characters had actually advanced from the beginning. They just swapped places.
On the up side, the world creation still works, the competing intelligent species idea keeps on going, and it was good to meet the fey. Though the Queen of the Fey is ...more
On the up side, the world creation still works, the competing intelligent species idea keeps on going, and it was good to meet the fey. Though the Queen of the Fey is ...more
I think City of Ashes still carried forward the exciting and epic grip that an adventure book needs to keep a good flow and to keep you entertained. After the GREAT disappointment of City of Bones with the whole brother/sister incest thing that dented and sank the Jace/Clary loveships we all held in our hearts, into the Brooklyn river. The tension between Clary and Jace goes up and down leading to another beautifully written steamy and passionate, (possibly incestuous) kiss! Cassandra Clare cert
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Amazing!
