Queen of Air and Darkness (The Dark Artifices #3) by Cassandra Clare - Restarting September 23rd 2022

[Melany]

Dark secrets and forbidden love threaten the very survival of the Shadowhunters in Cassandra Clare’s Queen of Air and Darkness, the final novel in the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling The Dark Artifices trilogy.

What if damnation is the price of true love?

Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the blight that is destroying the race of warlocks.

Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead. What they find in the Courts is a secret that may tear the Shadow World asunder and open a dark path into a future they could never have imagined. Caught in a race against time, Emma and Julian must save the world of Shadowhunters before the deadly power of the parabatai curse destroys them and everyone they love.

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I'm starting!

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10%/End of chapter 4
(view spoiler)[The first three chapters were so painful. I still can't believe Livvy is dead. 😭😭😭

Why the fuck is everyone so upset and accusatory of Emma breaking the mortal sword? She was defending them for goodness sake. What was she supposed to do? Stand there and let Annabel slaughter everyone in sight? The Clave is so dumb, I can't even.

I'm so pissed off that Horace is actually inquisitor. That bloody Zara is one of the most despicable characters I've ever read about. She pisses me off so much uuuugh


So Kit got his Herondale blood from his mom side, hmm. I didn't realise that.

My heart is aching for Ty. But his plan to raise Livvy is just going to be disastrous 😰😩 (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

I've only read the first two chapters and am already shook by how sad it is. (view spoiler)[ I'm worried about what Magnus is going to do to Julian, like what are the consequences? (hide spoiler)]
Also, I was surprised to find illustrations in my edition do you have any in yours?

[notsohumakind]

heyy, i'm starting Queen Of Air And Darkness right now! Hope to join you guys,,i just got finished watching recaps for the previous two books of the series c:

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Melany wrote: "I've only read the first two chapters and am already shook by how sad it is. [spoilers removed]
Also, I was surprised to illustrations in my edition do you have any in yours?"

Unfortunately no 😔

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not so humankind wrote: "heyy, i'm starting Queen Of Air And Darkness right now! Hope to join you guys,,i just got finished watching recaps for the previous two books of the series c:"

Welcome!!

[notsohumakind]

thanks!
for some reason i can’t reply to a specific person in goodreads app, just comment generically, if that makes sense.

[notsohumakind]

i’m on chapter three, and honestly i’m starting to see the similarities between Horace and Trump

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not so humankind wrote: "i’m on chapter three, and honestly i’m starting to see the similarities between Horace and Trump"

I HAD THE EXACT SAME THOUGHT 😱

[Melany]

"not so humankind wrote: "i’m on chapter three, and honestly i’m starting to see the similarities between Horace and Trump"

"Azrah wrote: I HAD THE EXACT SAME THOUGHT 😱"

It's scary how similar they are! I have only read the first 4 chapter and have already almost cried like 3 times! (view spoiler)[ Clare is so good at writing grief it feels so real! I worried about Julien, I feel like he had Magnus turn off this emotion so now he gonna be an asshole.

Zara and her father are monsters! Between Zara laughing at the death of a child and the family mourning her and her father turning the funeral into a hate rally I wanted to vomit!

Ty's plan is going to end painfully for everyone!

The only happy thing that came out of these first 4 chapters is that there is still hope for my Mark/Christina/Kieran ot3 ship! Everything else me want to cry and scream! (hide spoiler)]

[notsohumakind]

Melany wrote: ""not so humankind wrote: "i’m on chapter three, and honestly i’m starting to see the similarities between Horace and Trump"

"Azrah wrote: I HAD THE EXACT SAME THOUGHT 😱"

It's scary how similar th..."


i know!! i’m on chapter five and i’m impressed by how well i’m keeping it together, because i can already feel this book ruining me...and i might of had an emotional overload early on but i’m trying <3

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Melany wrote: "It's scary how similar th..."

(view spoiler)[i totally agree with you about Cassie writing about grief. The first four chapters I was basically a blubbering mess 😭

Zara at the funeral was sickening. And just when I think I can't loath her more than I already do, she does/says something that makes me want to scream.

I think it's amazing how Cassie displays such real issues in her books that is so relateble to our day and age. (hide spoiler)]

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19%/ end of chapter 8
(view spoiler)[First of all, robo-Julian is freaky af. Julian was already ruthless before when it came to protecting those he loves, and that was great.i loved that. BUT NOW he's gone dull on Dark Side. Like freakin' Anakin Skywalker. It's scary.

I'm really loving the Mark/Kieran/Cristina trio. Mark lying to CRISTINA about not having his stelle was a shitty thing to do. I wonder why he did that tho

I am so worried about Ty. He's clearly grief stricken and is not thinking of the consequences.

Do any of you find that Shade guy shady (see what I did there? 😏)

He has such similarities to Ragnor Fell and John Shade (who, if you don't remember, was the adoptive warlock dad of Mortmain)

But both Ragnor and John are dead. This mystery is killing me. I've been pondering this for a year and a half.

I have to admit, I'm slightly warming up to Diego. Key word - slightly. Although he is doing a crappy job of keeping my boy Kieran safe. Idiot. (hide spoiler)]

it's 1AM here and I need to sleep. I took breaks between chapters because THE EMOTIONS 😭😭😭😭 But hopefully I'll be able to read more tomorrow.

[notsohumakind]

Azrah wrote: "19%/ end of chapter 8
First of all, robo-Julian is freaky af. Julian was already ruthless before when it came to protecting those he loves, and that was great.i loved that. BUT NOW he's gone dull o..."

have a good night!

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(view spoiler)[ the way helen is treated by her family back at the Los Angeles Institute is so heartbreaking. i understand that they’re just children, but i want them to accept her so badly. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

not so humankind wrote: .."

I know it horrible (view spoiler)[ but Aline hit the nail on the head that this reintroduction came at the worst time, they feel like she is a "stranger" is trying to replace their loved ones (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Azrah wrote: "Melany wrote: "I..."

It really just going to show how much she has improved as a writer!

[Melany]

Chapter 7(view spoiler)[ Why did mark lie? Like how did he mess this up? Is it because he wanted to make sure she was sure? Also, it was pretty steamy (hide spoiler)]

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Melany wrote: "Chapter 7[spoilers removed]"

I know right! (view spoiler)[why would he lie like that. And isn't he the one always complaining that mortals are liars? (hide spoiler)]

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27%/End of chapter 11
(view spoiler)[i don't trust the seelie queen AT ALL. She has her own agenda and I'm worried about what's she's going to do with the black volume.

I loved the Dru learning lock picking with Kit scene.

I love Gwyn and Diana 😍 they're just too adorable.

And damn the tension between kieran, mark and Cristina is 🔥.
Their trip to faerie is going to be very interesting ; ) (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Azrah wrote: "27%/End of chapter 11"

I've read chapter 11(view spoiler)[ my Mark/Christina/Kieran ot3 is giving me life, omg if the three of them don't end up together I will be so sad!!! Gwyn and Diana are really so sweet I love that he is so worried about her but it makes sense Dearborn is going to go after her people want to listen to her!!!

I don't like Ty's plan and I hate that Kit is doing nothing to stop him, I'm happy that they couldn't get into the shadow market, what Ty is doing is just going to hurt everyone.

And of course the faery Queen betrayed them! And Robo Julien needs to go he is such an asshole! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[I'm getting a lot of "make the Shadowhunters great again" vibes (hide spoiler)]

[notsohumakind]

😂
chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ “He caressed the front page. ‘The Queen says it is an exact duplicate. It was made with the assistance of a wizard of great power called OfficeMax, of whom I know nothing.’” (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

not so humankind wrote: "😂
chapter 14
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I laughed out loud at that! And (view spoiler)[ Sebastian Morgenstern had a son with the faerie queen?!?!!!?? (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[Holy shit so the faery king is dead, Emma and Julilen are in a hell scape, and the idea the of Zara have Cortanna makes me want to vomit! (hide spoiler)]

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36%/ chapter 14

(view spoiler)[Ash is Sebastians's son. I. KNEW. IT. I wrote that theory in my review of Lord of shadows last year. It was kind of obvious when Dru described him and when she said he looked familiar. I also knew he was the weapon that Clary and Jace were sent to faerie to find. BUT I DIDNT know that it is him that is the creator of the blight.

Does Ash want to go back to his mom? I don't like that Annabel is so protective over him. (I don't like Annabel period)

Kieran and Cristina kissed! 😄 This is progress!!

I am loving every part with Dru. She's just so precious. And I'm so thankful to Kit for wanting to include her.

I really love the parts in Faerie. In LoS I loved when they travelled there and I'm loving it now! (hide spoiler)]

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47%/ end of chapter 17
(view spoiler)[Almost half way through this book and SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED ALREADY!! It's making me scared for what is to come in the second half.

Wow that scene in the throne room was so nerve wracking. I thought maybe one of my faves was going to die. 😟
Thank goodness none of them did!

I CANT BELIEVE THE COHORT HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE KING THIS WHOLE TIME 😡 😡 😡 (hide spoiler)]

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Melany wrote: "Chapter 16 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[something terrible needs to happen to Zara pronto or she's going to make me lose it, I can't deal with her I swear 😬 (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Azrah wrote: "47%/ end of chapter 17

I am so nervous already! (view spoiler)[ like between the cohort working with the king and now working with a dumber more gullible king, now Emma and Julien are traping in this alternate hellscape!! (hide spoiler)]

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55%/end of chapter 20
(view spoiler)[Thule is so freaky. I can't believe Cameron Ashdown is Livvy's boyfriend lol. AND ROBO JULIAN IS NO MORE! thank goodness. But is it temporary?

I'm sensing a spark between Dru and Ash. hmm that will be interesting.

I'm worried about what's going to happen with the Parabatai bond. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Azrah wrote: "55%/end of chapter 20"

chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ I'm getting more and more worried about the Parabatai bond! But why hasn't crossed their mind to try to break the bond in Thule, like break the og Parabatai rune here? I mean what could it hurt even if there is no more magic right?

And yeah I sense something between Ash and Dru too, well I hope he is younger again if they bring him back to their word, these guys are too old for Dru! (hide spoiler)]

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

starting this tonight. Can't wait !

[notsohumakind]

ugh, i took a break and now i feel guilty

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60%/end of chapter 22
(view spoiler)[Ash has freakin' wings? That's awesome.

I'm so glad Anabel is dead. Good riddance, I say!

why did Robo Julian have to return? Ugh. I just want that damn spell to be broken (hide spoiler)]

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Melany wrote: "chapter 20"
(view spoiler)[Yes! That maybe could have worked! Or maybe it wouldn't effect them once they returned to our world? Only those in Thule?

Yes I keep forgetting that Dru is so young! I'm excited to see what happens there ; ) (hide spoiler)]

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70%/ End of chapter 25
(view spoiler)[Robo Julian is vanquished once more!!!

I was right! Shade is Ragnor Fell. His death in TMI was a bit suspicious. but apparently jem knows he's alive?! but why is he hiding? was he even really dead? I need answers. (hide spoiler)]

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79%/end of chapter 29
(view spoiler)[I'm pissed off that Kit didn't do anything to stop Ty earlier and not AT THE LAST MOMENT. there will be a cost to what he did, I'm scared 😰 what could it be?

I'm so confused about Anabel is she dead or not? Why can't she just stay dead 😡

does anyone else find it creepy af that the seelie queen is sleeping with Adaon when she had a baby with the Unseelie king. Which means that child would have been Adaon's sister!! Ew. (hide spoiler)]

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89%/end of chapter 32
(view spoiler)[Holy shit Emma and Julian were giants?! WTF I wasn't expecting that.

And through all the slaying and maiming, Zara Dearborn is still fucking alive.

so kit is the first heir as was revealed in the ghost of shadow market stories. I actually wish Cassie would have left it as a surprise for this book : / But Kit's powers were definitely a shock.
(So does this mean Ash is Kit's great great uncle?! Where is Ash BTW??)

lol Perfect Diego is not so perfect anymore.

the end is near, please Cassie don't let me cry more 🙏 (hide spoiler)]

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DONE! (view spoiler)[CRAP ON A CRACKER, I WAS NOT EXPECTING THE COHORT TO DO THAT!! 😱

Emma should have slayed that Zara bitch 😡

I'm still in shock. I can't believe that happened.

I'm so happy that Alec is consul tho. and the wedding was just too precious! 💕

I'm really happy for Emma and Julian.


I'm upset that there is a rift between Kit and Ty.

I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH THOSE TWO AND ALSO ASH AND EVIL JACE (wtf)! AND MARK/CRISTINA/KIERAN!

my emotions are everywhere and it kind of feels like we're left on a cliffhanger. WHY CASSIE WHYYYY? (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Azrah wrote: "60%/end of chapter 22"

(view spoiler)[ I wonder why Ash didn't want to go back with them, and I can't wait for them to roll up on Dearborn Mortal Sword in hand!! (hide spoiler)]

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@jazzy Agreed!

[Melany]

Chapter 24(view spoiler)[ My ot3 is real I am blessed!!! And Mangus is getting better things are finally looking up! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Jazzy wrote: "89% [spoilers removed]"

Nope, I cried too! (view spoiler)[ that was insane they were giants made of heavenly fire. That is what the parabatai bone does???!?!?!?!? (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

I finished and I want to next series now!

[Abi]

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Reading from the 11th of January 2019

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[Tiera]

Starting this today! I meant to read it last month but I just ran out of time and then was going to tack on to the BR from last month that I was in and saw this one for the 11th instead! Honestly, I wasn't in a real big hurry for it to end lol, so I've been biding my time and coming to grips with it.

[Amna]

OMMGG THIS BOOOK I CANT EVEN BEGIN I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START BUT LIKE THIS BOOK KILLED ME IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE I CANT BELIEVE THAT THE WICKED POWERS SERIES WILL COME OUT IN 2022 THATS SO FAR AWAY

[Tiera]

16% - (view spoiler)[ Hmmm looks like ole Cristina has a little RH in her lol (hide spoiler)]
29% - (view spoiler)[ WTF is wrong with these people, Kieran tried to help her after she was a total wanch!! grrrr. (hide spoiler)]
32% - (view spoiler)[ Cristina is totally one of my favs! I'm rooting for her Kieran and Mark..yep I hope they all end up together! (hide spoiler)]
35% - (view spoiler)[ Doh didn't see Ash's parentage coming...will this nightmare never end? (hide spoiler)]
42% - (view spoiler)[ Honestly I don't pity that fairy queen one bit.. I feel it was probably a blessing Ash was kidnapped and not raised near her.. she is horrid. What is up with every last book in a series a Morgenstern is running off to a different world.... (hide spoiler)]
45% - (view spoiler)[ Livvy.... /sob... Oh gosh I really hope she comes back with Julian and Emma (hide spoiler)]
48% - (view spoiler)[ Bra as a hat... lol classic Emma. This vlate reveal about Nightshade was weird at this point in the story... should have come back in the first book I think. Well at least they now have a shot at a new Mortal Sword.. (hide spoiler)]
63% - (view spoiler)[ How could Ty not be moved by this letter from new Livvy... He brings a whole new meaning to stubborn. It really just makes me like Kit that much more that even though he knows what Ty is doing is wrong he is willing to go along with it because of his loyalty to him Idk why. (hide spoiler)]
66% - (view spoiler)[ Yay go Cristina Fairy sandwich!! So glad for the lake.. I don't think I could have continued if Magnus didn't make it. (hide spoiler)]
73% - (view spoiler)[ LMAO Jace and his new "bestie" and who the heck does finger guns... come on Jace... (hide spoiler)]
89% - (view spoiler)[ Wow what a great way to tie into nephilim history. (hide spoiler)]
100% - (view spoiler)[ Ba Ba Baaaaaaa! Lol that ending... this is never going to be over. Not sure how much more of the same story over and over I can handle... Corrupt Clave, Jace and Clary Drama, forbidden love... Lets see if when the next series comes out if I called that shoot. (hide spoiler)]

[Tiera]

Lol i had a lot of spots marked to comment on.

[Amna]

Tiera wrote: "
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This was me during the entire book lmao this is summed up so perfectly