City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2)

by Cassandra Clare

“It’s better to reign in hell than serve in heaven, etcetera, and so on.”

“Some say Milton was on the devil’s side himself.

Facts

“We are meant for a higher purpose, you and I. The distractions of the world are just that, distractions.

What a top tier manipulator

Jace said softly, “Luke—” Valentine hesitated, then said, “All your friends will be protected.

Snake

Magnus made a shooing motion. “Now move your petite behind. I need to get in there; my hair is a wreck.” “Don’t use up all my body wash,

I love Magnus

they always did; she couldn’t help it, but at least no one else seemed to notice.

Everyone notices Cece

“So go cry in another room,” Jace said, his voice devoid of warmth. “We certainly don’t need you sniveling in here while we’re talking, do we?”

What is his problem

“Maybe she can, Jace.” Alec sounded thoughtful. “It’s true, none of us have ever seen that Mark on her arm before.”

When Alec is on Clary's side

“What do you think?” Jace was still sitting on the piano bench, his shoulders slumped forward;

Hes being such a dick

“I’ve got a stele we can use. Who wants to do me?” “A regrettable choice of words,” muttered Magnus.

Lmao

“Have you got a spider anywhere?” Luke looked exasperated. “Why would I have a spider? Do I look like someone who would collect them?”

IM SCREAMING

This was Robert Lightwood, Alec and Isabelle’s father.

Btw where is isabelle

“Father. There’s something I have to tell you.” He smiled at them. “I’m seeing someone.”

Wtf is going on

“I’m seeing a Downworlder. In fact, I’m seeing a war—”

OHHHH THE RUNE IS WORKINF

“That wasn’t your failure,” the Inquisitor said. “Letting him see his father last night, that was your failure.”

Oop

“I’d say it’s been nice meeting you all, but, in fact, it hasn’t. It’s been quite awkward, and frankly, the next time I see a single one of you will be far too soon.”

MAGNUS PLEASE

“But—you’re dead.” “And you didn’t cry at my funeral, did you, Maia? No tears for your big brother?”

Its that demon that makes you see your worst nightmare

No father—not even Valentine—would sacrifice his son for a hunk of metal, no matter how powerful.”

This idiot is so blinded by the death of her own son

“You’re right,” Jace said. “Come to think of it, he’ll probably make you pay the shipping charges yourself.”

On god

“I’ll be right back.” “Don’t say that,” Clary begged. “I hate it when people say that.” He smiled at her crookedly

Lmao

Simon cut her off. “Clary.” His tone was urgent. “Hang on a second. I think someone’s trying to break into my house.”

Does Valentine need vamp youth blood

“No, I’m just a very naughty boy. I do all sorts of bad things. I kick kittens. I make rude gestures at nuns.”

Didn’t William say something about kicking puppies once? Lol

From now on I’ll be expecting to have a say in your choice of friends.”

Bro is fking insane

“I am Valentine’s arrow,” Jace whispered. “Whether he knows it or not.” And he jumped.

Hes valentines arrow meaning hes his killing blow hopefully

astonished-looking Luke holding a yowling, struggling white cat,

Lmaoo

“Don’t make me knock you over, Max.” “You wouldn’t.” Max pushed back with all his might. “No,

Alec is not being very big brotherly, older brothers would be okay with knocking you over, trust.

“If you’re texting Magnus to say ‘I think u r kewl,’ I’m going to kill you.”

DECEASED IVE ACTUALLY PASSED AWAY

“I’ve never seen anything like this.” Jace lifted a ten-inch dagger from the floor. One of Isabelle’s pink brassieres was speared on the wickedly sharp tip.

Oh my lordie

“WhatI

Why are there so many typos

“Maia,” Simon said. “You’re still human.” “No, I’m not.” “In the ways that count, you are. Just like me.”

This is some sweetie Jem behavior

Sword level and slashed it with a single smooth gesture across Simon’s throat.

My boy better not be dead

The Herondales were in charge of running the London Institute.

:)))

“And you said no,” said Luke. Jace glared. “I wish people would stop guessing that. It’s making me feel predictable.”

I dont believe him

“Kill him?” Isabelle echoed. “MOM!” “Isabelle,” Maryse said tightly. “Shut up.”

LMAO

“My jacket,” said Jace in a rage, and stabbed down at the thing as it rose, piercing its back. It shrieked and disappeared. “I loved that jacket.”

If this aint Will though

“It’s retrieving her for Valentine.” There was something about his tone that sent a chill through Luke’s blood.

Hm

She smiled grimly. “And the first thing you’re going to do is free my son from that accursed Malachi Configuration.”

Awwww

Being snatched from the truck and dragged through the air like a mouse in the claws of an eagle

Im screaming this is so embarrassing lmaooo

“Clary, I’m so sorry,” she said, in her soft and husky voice. “Simon’s dead.”

Naurrrr im never believing this

“I would know.” Clary pressed her hand, clenched into a fist, against her chest. “I would know it here.”

Tessa said this once

Clary leaned forward and spat her mouthful of blood onto his shoes.

BADDIE

“The shirt? At Macy’s. Winter sale.”

JACE PLEASE

And for the second time that night, a shadow passed between him and death.

Inquisitor threw herself in front of him, just in time for the scorpion’s sting to bury itself in her chest.

Damnn

“She’s dead,” Jace said. Alec’s jaw set. “Good riddance. How’d she get it?”

Damn that was cold asf

Its feet were elephant feet, huge and splayed. It had the head of a giant mosquito,

Um ewwie

but all he could see was Alec: Alec falling over the side of the ship, Alec drowning in the black water far below. He thought he tasted seawater in his own mouth,

Thats that parabatai bond babes

“To what? I’m trying to reach you, Clarissa. To make you understand.”

I got this my sweet Clary, you’re being far too kind rn, cover your ears :) SHUT YO HO ASS UP, how bout that?! You dumb desperate ass bitch ass mf, you nARCISSISTIC piece of gum on the bottom of the Beelzebub foot, GIVE ME MY SIMON BACK OR SO HELP ME I’ll shove my entire fist and arm down your throat and grab your bowel SYSTEM and rip your asshole up into your body and out your mouth with this shit your spewing

“You only look to Luke as your father because of his relationship with your mother—”

Actually nope wrong again IDIOT

You have to give everyone ugly motives for everything they do, because ugly motives are all you understand.”

STANDING OVATION BECAUSE ON GOD THATS WHAT PEOPLE DO