Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare - Restarting June 3rd 2024

[Aaron]

Akshita wrote: "Done. took me way too long.

This was the weakest book plotwise out of all the others we've read, in my opinion. Made worse by merging the Tatiana and Belial plot at the end. It seemed like even th..."

(view spoiler)[ I don’t think Grace is an awful person but I can’t get behind her after she gave James a bracelet that lets her control him. It’s manipulative even if her intentions aren’t necessarily evil. I hope she’s redeemed further in the next books though.

I am also looking forward to the marriage plot line. (hide spoiler)]

When do you want to start the next one?

[Akshita]

Aaron wrote: "Akshita wrote: "Done. took me way too long.

This was the weakest book plotwise out of all the others we've read, in my opinion. Made worse by merging the Tatiana and Belial plot at the end. It see..."

(view spoiler)[Hmm. I guess you're right about Grace. I do think she didn't really have a choice earlier since Tatiana was the one who wanted that bracelet on James. (hide spoiler)]

[Akshita]

Next Monday? I can start then. But i can't promise I'd be able to read faster.

[Aaron]

Akshita wrote: "Next Monday? I can start then. But i can't promise I'd be able to read faster."

Next Monday works for me. I won’t be reading very fast either so that’s fine. I just read the end of this one quickly because I knew I had no reading time for a week.

[Akshita]

Okay then. Next Monday it is.
I'll ask for the thread tomorrow

[Akshita]

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

the thread.

[Ryn]

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Date changed. Restarting January 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting January 26th 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Ryn]

absolutely!

[Brianna]

I may join this one if I finish my current reads in time!

[Ryn]

Yay!

[Brianna]

actually does anyone know if this book spoils the infernal devices? I read the first 2 as they came out and never got to the third one (though I really loved them!) I've been meaning to reread them but again haven't gotten to it because I would like to finish that series

[Brianna]

Aleja wrote: "Brianna wrote: "actually does anyone know if this book spoils the infernal devices? I read the first 2 as they came out and never got to the third one (though I really loved them!) I've been meanin..."

Ok! I will prioritize that first :)

[Ryn]

Okay, I'm a little behind but I'm going to start this in the next day or two.

[Ryn]

Have you checked for it digitally? That's what I did with the one I'm reading now so I could start it.
Plus with the rate I"m going, I may not be able to get to it for a few days

[Jenn]

I started my reread of this last night in anticipation of the 3rd book release. Only got a few pages in but I'm excited to be back in this world :)

[Kay-Mika]

Jenn wrote: "I started my reread of this last night in anticipation of the 3rd book release. Only got a few pages in but I'm excited to be back in this world :)"

Me,too.
And I'm already in love with this book again 💕

[Jenn]

20%: (view spoiler)[ i love how this book just jumps right in with action from the boys slaying a demon to demon attacks at a picnic. It really doesnt let up. A thing that hasnt changed from my last reread, how much i dislike grace. From the moment she appears you can just tell from her interactions with james that its all wrong. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Jenn wrote: "20%: [spoilers removed]"

Im rather neutral towards Grace, since I read Chain of Iron, where you get a look at Grace's childhood and upbringing.

[Jenn]

Yeah even after that, still not a fan lol.

[Jenn]

37%: (view spoiler)[ i really like the character of Anna. She adds a little spunk to the book. And i love how protective she is of the boys. Also Lucie probably should tell someone about Jesse. I know he asked her to keep it a secret but its all so fishy (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter "Ashes of Roses"
Anna Lightwood 💕

That's it. That is the post

[Kay-Mika]

Jenn wrote: "37%: [spoilers removed]"

🤣

[Jenn]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter "Ashes of Roses"
Anna Lightwood 💕

That's it. That is the post"

Shes hands down one of my fave characters

[Jenn]

54%: (view spoiler)[ ugh these boys kill me. Matt with his drinking, thomas with the loss of his sister, james with the loss of grace. And poor lucie, that ghost interaction was horrible but interesting that she can control ghosts.... (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

70%: (view spoiler)[ ok an army of the dead saving cordelia from the river. Me thinks lucie is more powerful than anyone knows. Also love the cameo by magnus and how he just keeps popping up everywhere (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

86%: (view spoiler)[ Jesse giving James his last breath. James killing the demon but his grandfather still being out there. Grace working with a demon to save Jesse. So much revealed. Also I kind of have a soft spot for alistar (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ while im happy that james and cordelia are together, this is obviously not the way i wanted it. Grace is obviously part of a bigger plot with the demon and spelling james to her with the bracelet but i would feel more for her if she told other people and got help. She still comes across as a villian. And i do not want lucie working with her. Also, matthew breaks my heart (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter: Days Past: Paris, 1902
(view spoiler)[ I love how Matthew fangirls over authors^^
Also, Thomas and Alistair ❤️ (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter Loyalty binds
(view spoiler)[ Ok, in this Chapter I really despise Grace. Yes, I understand why she does it, but still 🫤
I hate sentences like "If you would really love me, you would xyz". (hide spoiler)]

[Ryn]

through Chapter 3
So, running a little behind on this one. I've always enjoyed the Shadowhunter stories, but I'll admit, even though I loved Infernal Devices, I remember almost nothing, and I'm finding it hard to figure out who is who and what is going on. I think I'll be able to pick it up though -- I hope so, because it has been interesting so far. And I'm definitely going to agree that I find (view spoiler)[ Grace disturbing and the way James toddles after her equally so. Pff, boys. Never interested in the right person. I am curious about this quasi ghost Lucie seems to have discovered though. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Jenn wrote: "86%: [spoilers removed]"

I have a soft spot for Alistair, too, ☺️

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 15
The Whispering Room
(view spoiler)[Lucie is just like her father🤣 I bet that rune is a Harondale speciality. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter Burn
(view spoiler)[that wretched bracelet 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Jenn wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

Matthew breaks my heart, too 🥺
As for Grace, she is definitely hard to like

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting June 3rd 2024. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jade (has lost the plot)]

I am excited for this! I picked up my copy from the library. I read some of her other books. Clockwork Angel was my favorite.

[Maisha]

I loved the Infernal Devices and Dark Artifacts series by the author. Really excited to pick this one up!!

[Courtney]

I got an ear ache and couldnt listen to audio for awhile. So I will be a little late to this because now I have to play catch up.

[Jade (has lost the plot)]

No worries I just started this today!

[Jade (has lost the plot)]

I totally got super busy and couldn't start it until now

[Ashley W]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ Ugh James and Cordelia are everything! What is he even doing with Grace? The Blackthorns seem like an odd bunch. I can't wait to learn more about them.
The Shadow World sounds terrifying. Poor James. (hide spoiler)]

[Maisha]

Sorry for the delay but finally starting today!

[Courtney]

Finally starting this. Im so excited to get back into the Shadowhunter world.