City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2) by Cassandra Clare - Restarting December 17th 2020

[Blue Butterfly]

Aaron wrote: "I’m up to chapter 6 (23%).
I’m already enjoying this more than the last book. There’s a lot happening. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah they are better as friends (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Shreya wrote: "Chapter 7
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I’ve never read this before, I’m curious about this surprise now. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Chapter 11 (42%)
Well that was an unexpected twist. (view spoiler)[ I’m hoping Simon being a vampire changes the dynamic with him and Clary. Him being upset she doesn’t love him the same way is getting boring. (hide spoiler)]

[Blue Butterfly]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[Poor Simon :( (hide spoiler)]

[Blue Butterfly]

Finished
< spoiler>Oh poor Jace. I how much of an identity crisis he goes through. After reading some of Cassandra's other books I'm not able to enjoy her first books as much.

[Aaron]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[ Simon really isn’t having a good time this book. Heart brake, being turned into a vampire and now Valentine has him. I feel sorry for the guy. (hide spoiler)]

[Blue Butterfly]

Aaron wrote: "Chapter 16
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah lol (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Shreya wrote: "Finished
Oh poor Jace. I how much of an identity crisis he goes through. After reading some of Cassandra's other books I'm not able to enjoy her first books as much."

These are the first books I have read by this author. How do her other books compare to this?

[Aaron]

Done
(view spoiler)[ I liked the ending but I feel like a main character should’ve died at some point. It’s sort of annoying that they can never seem to die apart from the inquisitor. Surely they could’ve saved her some way. I don’t want the characters to die it was just a bit annoying. (hide spoiler)]

[Blue Butterfly]

Aaron wrote: "Shreya wrote: "Finished
Oh poor Jace. I how much of an identity crisis he goes through. After reading some of Cassandra's other books I'm not able to enjoy her first books as much."

These are the ..."

Her other books are much better! There is a noticeable improvement in her writing and story-line.

[Aaron]

Shreya wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Shreya wrote: "Finished
Oh poor Jace. I how much of an identity crisis he goes through. After reading some of Cassandra's other books I'm not able to enjoy her first books as much."

..."

I thought this book was pretty good so I’m excited to carry on reading her books then.

[Blue Butterfly]

Aaron wrote: "Shreya wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Shreya wrote: "Finished
Oh poor Jace. I how much of an identity crisis he goes through. After reading some of Cassandra's other books I'm not able to enjoy her first bo..."

Yeah I really liked her books the first time around too but after reading some of her newer work some of her older stuff doesn't seem as great even through it is still good.

[Akshita]

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Date changed. Restarting September 10th 2020. Happy Reading ☺

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[Catrin]

Hi everyone, just to let you know that I am still reading book 1 of City of Bones, so I will join this thread when I finish with the 1st book.

[Akshita]

That's fine Catrin. Take your time :)

[Akshita]

How many chapters is everyone doing today?

[Akshita]

I read 2 chapters today, maybe will squeeze in another before sleeping.

[Jaxie]

I haven’t read any yet but happy to comment along with you when you do. I’m hopefully going to read some tomorrow as it’s the start of the weekend.

[Catrin]

I am going to read book 1 through the weekend and half through next week. I will read the comments for now .

[Akshita]

Read till chapter 8.
This is sooo much better than the first book!
A lot is happening!

[Akshita]

Do you want me to wait till 14th then? Or is it okay if I continue?
I believe Jax and Catrin have also not started yet.

[Akshita]

I think i'll continue. I am getting through this one pretty quick compared to my usual reading pace. I'll hopefully finish by this time tomorrow.
And i guess I'll post my comments when you guys catch up!

[Akshita]

Yup! It is REALLY satisfying! (though it doesn't happen very often for me 😅)
Thanks for the title anyway😂

[Jaxie]

I’m glad you’re enjoying it so much! I’m happy to discuss stuff whenever you guys want as I’ve read it before but I will start reading soon.

[Akshita]

Awesome Jax! Can't wait to discuss!
And I wanna ask something, (view spoiler)[ The last name of Inquisitor is Herondale. Isn't that the same name every Cassie lover is obsessed with, so she is one of those characters I believe? (hide spoiler)]

[Jaxie]

Akshita wrote: "And I wanna ask something..."

(view spoiler)[Herondale is the one people usually obsess over, yes. That inquisitor is in the same family but isn’t one of the Herondales people usually talk about though. (hide spoiler)]

[Akshita]

Jaxie wrote: "Akshita wrote: "And I wanna ask something..."

[spoilers removed]"
Oh. Okay

[Jaxie]

Akshita wrote: "Oh. Okay"

(view spoiler)[There are other Herondales in this series though! (hide spoiler)]

[Jaxie]

Ah that’s a shame it was spoiled

[Akshita]

Finished! :D

[Jaxie]

Akshita wrote: "Finished! :D"

Nice! What did you think? Better than the first??

[Akshita]

A lot lot better!! No more of that dull World building info dumps! So much was happening!
There's a lot I want to discuss.

So You guys hurry up too now! Jk jk, take your time. (but also hurry up)

[Jaxie]

I’m up to page 89, more tomorrow as it’s Friday! (view spoiler)[I can’t believe Clary just accepted Simon calling her his girlfriend and them making out! And SHE suggested sharing them a bed. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Hi, I just finished book 1 so I'm starting book 2 tomorrow

[Aly]

25% (view spoiler)[ I don't like that Clary is letting Simon think she's his girlfriend when she obviously doesn't have romantic feelings for him.
That demon summoning at the beginning was crazy (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Akshita wrote: "Read till chapter 8.
This is sooo much better than the first book!
A lot is happening!"

Yeah this really jumps into the Shadowhunter stuff!

[Aly]

50% (view spoiler)[ I know incest is a no no, but it's not like they grew up together so I can understand their attraction and Clary was pretty harsh to Jace. And Simon got a reality check, but unfortunately now he's a vampire (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jaxie wrote: "I’m up to page 89, more tomorrow as it’s Friday! [spoilers removed]"

Yes! That was so weird of her

[Akshita]

Aly wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yeah. I am also not fan of this weird love-triangle thing here. And I was liking the chemistry between Jace and Clary, but now...I am not so sure. It's like they are jumping between the roles of being siblings and lovers.
Also I think Simon deserves better than Clary. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Akshita wrote: "Aly wrote: "50% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yeah. I am also not fan of this weird love-triangle thing here. And I was liking the chemistry between Jace and Clary, but now...I am not so sure. It's like th..." (hide spoiler)]

Yes definitely deserves better

[Aly]

Is there a plan to read the 3rd book? I didn't see a thread for it

[Jaxie]

(view spoiler)[I agree that it’s not their fault, they didn’t grow up together. I think that’s why Clary is kinda with Simon for a while, she felt like because she couldn’t/shouldn’t have Jace, she would try Simon. Not that she meant it in a horrible way but it was a little selfish of her to dangle everything Simon wanted in front of him without even thinking it through. (hide spoiler)]

[Jaxie]

I think we will but I don’t know when.
When are you guys available to read it and has Ari finished?

[Akshita]

I have nothing planned for the month, so I can read it whenever.
Ari hasn't finished yet.
What about you Jax?

[Aly]

Jaxie wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

That's very true

[Aly]

I was hoping to start the 3rd book on Tuesday maybe. That's when it comes in from the library anyway

[Jaxie]

Akshita wrote: "I have nothing planned for the month, so I can read it whenever.
Ari hasn't finished yet.
What about you Jax?"

Not yet but today or tomorrow. Reading right now!
I’m loving reading these a second time, there’s so many scenes that I have just forgot ever happened

[Akshita]

(view spoiler)[ Simon is such an innocent soul...I felt so bad for him when he got turned into a vampire.😥😔 He didn't seem to mind that too much, but still...
Also, for some reason, I kinda wanted to ship him and Jace together after the scene where Jace let him drink his blood😅 (hide spoiler)]

[Jaxie]

Akshita wrote: "Also, for some reason, I kinda wanted to ship him and..."

I don’t think either of them would appreciate that 😂

[Akshita]

Jaxie wrote: "I don’t think either of them would appreciate that 😂"

Yeah. You are probably right.😅😂