The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare - Reading Book 4 onward from the 8th of January 2019

[Courtney]

Ending thoughts (view spoiler)[ Alec and Magnus broke up! Yeah not happy about that. Shocker here is Maureen killing Camille. I am not sure of this is true, because she is so new to the vampire world. The ending was another shocker. I mean cutting off an angwls wings? Gosh! He must be powerful. (hide spoiler)]

[Victoria]

Since this is a series read along I'm adding my notes to the last book too which I read right after this one because I had forgotten some things since I initially read it when it was published
City of Heavenly Fire

1%
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can we all agree that the angel wings are so flipping creepy?
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2%
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oh, I forgot lol within the day I read COLS and COHF I read a contemporary and forgot that Jace can't be touched.
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[Victoria]

30%
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I had 100000% forgotten that on to hell we go!
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50%
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the scenes that show Sebastian in how he could have been if he hadn't have been experimented on - kind of break my heart.
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75%
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who brings a condom to hell?

ALSO - I remember this line from when I first read it and I still love it.

"Straight people," Alec muttered.

Oh Alec.
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100%
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Thaaaaaaat ending! Killed me! SIMON! My one ray of sunshine in this entire series. I honestly think that striping him of his immortality was what everyone kind of wanted because he didn't want to outlive all his friends and suffer kind of like Magnus and I feel like this offered a perfect solution so I really don't see why his memories were necessary too. Poor Izzy, poor clary. JUST EVERYONE NEEDS A HUG.
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[Abi]

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Reading "City of Lost Souls" from the 2nd of September 2016

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[Nur Raihan]

Chapter 1-7

(view spoiler)[Oh well, I hope Clary's plan doesn't sucks. And I really dont know how to feel about this book yet. BUT one thing I'm loving so far is obviously Simon's level of humor. Meet his imaginary friend NO :P (hide spoiler)]

[Nur Raihan]

Chapter 8 & 9

(view spoiler)[I'm SO glad the ring thing works and Simon is on a roll with his jokes (mistaking Azazel with Azrael, the cat in the Smurfs) :P (hide spoiler)]

[Nur Raihan]

Chapter 10-17

(view spoiler)[I love the humor that goes on between Simon and Alec but however, Clary annoys me again by calling Jonathan. Jace is "himself" for a moment and she stopped him by calling Jonathan. I mean, seriously? (hide spoiler)]

[Nur Raihan]

Chapter 18-21

(view spoiler)[The battle happens in the last chapter, but up until then, I still felt nothing. emptiness. It felt like its so dragging and idk man, this whole book feels like a filler book for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Husna]

25%
(view spoiler)[to be honest, the reason why I kept on reading this series after CoG is because of Simon & Malec and God, can Jocelyn stop being overprotective its getting more annoying now (hide spoiler)]

50%
(view spoiler)[i really love valentine's retreat house(?) and Izzy is such a strong character which make me love her more & here come Simon, again <3 <3 <3 (hide spoiler)]

75%
(view spoiler)[All their (or should I say Sebastian's) lies and plans are actually pretty incredible I must say and yes I can't help but to love him evil or no :') (hide spoiler)]

100%
(view spoiler)[CHAPTER 18 IS DEFINITELY MY FAV CHAPTER especially the part where Simon converse with Raziel, and yes! the fight between Sebastian and Clary, phew breathtaking. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading Books 4, 5 & 6 from the 24th of November 2016

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[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Reading from 'City of Bones' from October 26th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Christina]

Anyone up to City of Heavenly Fire? That last one! It would be great to finish it this year!!

[lena☀️]

Christina wrote: "Anyone up to City of Heavenly Fire? That last one! It would be great to finish it this year!!"

I am but I think I'm going to join the buddy read from the 4th book in mid November because I've forgotten most of what happened

[Christina]

OK if you do get up to Heavenly Fire and want to buddy, please send me a message! Thanks

[Eunice]

So I'm starting from the first book. If I can make it to the 4th book when you start reading, I can join you. :)

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[His black shirt became blacker...
How is that possible? Nothing gets darker than black. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[That monster sounds so disgusting and horrifying. I applaud Clary for actually killing it because one look at a centipede and I freak. And it's just a freaking centipede. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[What if Clary is the daughter of Valentine? And Jace falls in love with her. That could explain the falling in love with the wrong person thing. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[The entrance is cool yet creepy at the same time. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 11: (view spoiler)[Jace says he's always serious, but I can never tell if he's sarcastic, joking, or serious about what he says. And I'm not able to believe that everything he says is true. (hide spoiler)]

[Bailey]

Is it too late for me to join in? I planned to starting this series.

[Eunice]

Of course not, Bailey. I join BRs late most of the time. (Even though I'm a little ashamed to admit it.)

[Eunice]

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[Poor Simon! Though it's partly his fault for being a try-hard with Isabelle. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[Clary! That was impulsive. And the werewolf attack was unexpected. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Chapter 23: (view spoiler)[They're SIBLINGS?! For real? And they like each other. I want to see how they'll make this work. I mean, Clary's parentage was obvious, but for Jace to be his son too?

Well, now that I think about it, it makes sense since he's considered one of the best Shadowhunters of his age and the dad he grew up with was awfully cruel. (hide spoiler)]

End: (view spoiler)[Poor Jocelyn. I hope she wakes up soon. And I hope Luke still has a chance with her. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

Started City of Ashes now.

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[How can he be as fast as a werewolf? He's technically just a human being. (hide spoiler)]

[❤ Aly ❤]

I'll be rereading City of Bones and hopefully the rest of the series.

[Pedro]

Lena wrote: "Christina wrote: "Anyone up to City of Heavenly Fire? That last one! It would be great to finish it this year!!"

I am but I think I'm going to join the buddy read from the 4th book in mid November..."

I just got the last three books so if you feel like buddy reading it, I'm just about 50 pages through it!

[lena☀️]

I just tried to start the 4th book and I just couldn't get into it. I read the first 5 of this series a long while ago right at the start of my love of reading and I just don't think I can read this writing anymore.

@Pedro I hope you enjoy them but I don't think I'll join sorry

[Eunice]

Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ The Inquisitor is making this personal. Shouldn't there be a rule not to let personal affairs mixed with work or something?

And what happened to the Silent Brothers must have been scary their expressions were to go by. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[Now her dreams make sense. Jace having "Angel's own gift," but why does Simon have wings too? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[Wait. Did he just agree to that? Please tell me he didn't. Though that offer sounds tempting for me, so I guess I couldn't blame him if he did. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 16: (view spoiler)[No! Simon! I can't believe he died. That can't be it for him. No. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 19: (view spoiler)[It was fun reading the part where Imogen tried to negotiate with Valentine, seeing her plan fail, though I felt bad for her when she sacrificed herself for Jace.

By the way, that rune was so cool. It made me respect its power even more. To think that a single rune destroyed an entire ship. Wow. (hide spoiler)]

[Eunice]

End: (view spoiler)[Maryse seems so human her when talking to Jace. And I'm glad he didn't leave.

As for Clary, that was some cliffhanger, but I'm not really dying from suspense. But I now get why Simon has wings, and I feel like banging my head on the wall in frustration because they didn't realize why he was able to withstand sunlight. Ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[❤ Aly ❤]

City of Bones end part one: (view spoiler)[ Hmm.. Forgot the names of the two that visited Luke. So far I have remembered everything else.. (hide spoiler)]

[❤ Aly ❤]

52% (view spoiler)[ I completely forgot about the party and the fact that Clary had a block on her mind. I also forgot that Simon got turned into a rat.. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Andrea wrote: "Is anyone up for reading City of Fallen Angels with me?"

I'm starting it tomorrow.

[❤ Aly ❤]

City of Bones end part two: (view spoiler)[ I forgot that Hodge did that with the cup. I also forgot that Luke was a wolf.. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

CoFA
Chapter 1
(view spoiler)[Introducing... Camille Belcourt! The total bitch. Never liked her.
Also, though I think Simon us cool now, dating two girls at the same time is a very douche-y move. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

CoFA
Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[Cassie sure loves to torture her male characters, doesn't she? Especially Jace. It's like a personal grudge, with him. (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Lost Souls Chapter 6: (view spoiler)[Pretty scary stuff with Jace and Sebastian basically being the same person now. (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Lost Souls Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[So sweet of Isabelle to give her blood to Simon. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[Clary seriously needs to stay away from creepy Jace. He's not himself, Clary! (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Finished with Lost Souls: (view spoiler)[Sebastian's gonna cause all kinds of trouble in the next book, isn't he? (hide spoiler)]

[Christina]

@Abby
Will you be reading City of Heavenly Fire? :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting June 1st 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Cheryl]

Going to join this! Haven't read the series yet and really need to get on it. Is there a set schedule or?

[Lesa]

I want to read this series too. I'll join in. So many reading challenges starts on the 1st oh why oh why lol.

[Shae]

Vanessa and I were keen to do 3 chapters a day starting on the 1st :)

[Lesa]

Shae wrote: "Vanessa and I were keen to do 3 chapters a day starting on the 1st :)"

I'm in. 3 chapters a day.
Then what we do come here give our insights?
Will we be doing the series of just part 1 for now?

[Shae]

@Leesa I would like to do the series, I guess we can reassess everyone at the end of this book as to whether we start the next straight away or have a little break :) if we just post back here with the spoiler tag that will help if anyone gets behind

[Lesa]

Shae wrote: "@Leesa I would like to do the series, I guess we can reassess everyone at the end of this book as to whether we start the next straight away or have a little break :) if we just post back here with..."

Ok sounds like a plan to me.

[Stina]

I'm up for the series up to 3rd book, City of Glass.

[Lesa]

So is everyone ready to start tomorrow. I am. Read the sample seems interesting.

[Quinn]

I got really excited and read the first chapter, i stopped myself from going on because it's not the 1st yet but i can't wait!!!!