City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)

Full review on my blog https://mollyeyablog.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/city-of-fallen-angels-the-mortal-instruments-4-cassandra-clare/

Previously published on my blog: http://fictionfervor.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/review-city-of-fallen-angels-by-cassandra-clare/

I am glad that Cassie Clare decided to extend The Mortal Instruments. You might be asking me why I feel that way. Originally I thought the Mortal Instruments series was an okay series; the idea was original, but not so much the plot. But oh my gosh, City of Fallen Angels surpassed its prequels.

The plot became so much more complex with this new installment in the series. Cassie’s writing style has improved, I think, and the surprises she throws you every which way will throw you off guard, beyond a doubt. You’ll be dying to know who the new villain is (or do you already know the villain?), and finally when you find out, you’re left with that cliffhanger ending that will leave you itching to get your hands on City of Lost Souls, the sequel.

I definitely liked the characters in City of Fallen Angels more too. Clary is no longer that Mary Sue (ugh, I hate those perfect girls); Jace has been teaching her how to be a Shadowhunter, so now she knows how to kick butt! Or, well, sort of. But runes are still her calling, you know. Jace is still, well, Jace. The epitome of a bad boy that stays sweet to those he loves. And Simon! Ah, I used to hate Simon–he was really annoying back in the first few books–but now Simon has cooled his sarcasm (slightly) AND he might be dating two girls. Poor guy, too shy to tell which of them he’s going out with.

And the romance! I love Clary and Jace together; now that they know the truth about their heritage, they don’t have to worry about that pesky problem of incest … And Simon’s relationship with Isabelle and Maia is also really cute (though he’s bound to get in trouble). I’m not on either team, really, though I get the feeling that Simon might end up with Isabelle. Hmm.

There were some new characters too! I’d always liked Camille in the Infernal Devices series (Cassie’s prequel series to The Mortal Instruments), though she scares me sometimes, being a vamp and all. I was pretty cool with Jordan too, though at first his backstory made me hate him.

City of Fallen Angels is a delightful installment of the Mortal Instruments series, full of more twists and turns than can ever be imagined. I applaud you, Cassandra Clare.

Source: Hardcover borrowed from library

On the third day of my summer holidays, I read City of Fallen Angels. I think this book wasn't as good as the ones before. I think its partly because Cassandra Clare has started to slowly run out of ideas, and also because the last book was written like it was the ending.

I think that the relationship between Jace and Clary, either has to stop, or they have to stop worrying about things and get together. I think I would go with the first option. Their relationship has slowly gotten worse, all overdramatic and awkward. Clary has always been in love with Jace, but he is always on and off, which is kinda confusing me. They have also gotten to the point of we-want-to-be-together-but-can't. I hate that. Its all weird and I don't really understand why they can;t either end it, or stay together with no problems. I am getting fed up with it.

I feel that the highlights of the book followed Alec, Isabelle and Simon. I thought it was funny with Simon and his two girly-friends. I still love you Alec!!! (I thought he was the best by far)!

I think that this wasn't the best one, but it was okay. If you loved the first three, and you want more, then this is worth reading.

The 4th book in the Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen Angels is just brilliant as the last three books. I loved how Cassandra Clare made Simon have two romances, I thought it was super smart to add that, as well as him biting someone. This book went deeper into romances that the gang has like Clary and Jace, Alec and Magnus, Simon and his two girlie friends and how Jordan solved his problems.

I thought it was super smart at the end that Cassandra made Jace go evil, waking up Seb. I cannot wait for the next one, it is just to long of a wait. Come quicker, plz!!!!!

i can't wait for the next book......i hope it's as good as the rest

Another great installment in the Mortal Instruments series. It drew me right into the world of ShadowHunters and Downworlders and into the lives of some of my favorite characters.
Admittedly, we do get a few hot scenes with Jace and Clary, but as usual, nothing is easy for them. The mark of cain has made life much more difficult for Simon, and so has BOTH of his budding romances.
I'm yearning for happiness and good thing for my characters, so I can't wait for the next ones.

There is something about Cassie's writing that lures me into each of her books and leaves me wanting more. I can't get enough of her fascinating, intriguing world building and her addicting characters. You know the characters whom you just can't seem to read enough about? City of Fallen Angels is full of pleasant and shocking twists and turns with some of my beloved characters, and with other previously mentioned TMI series characters. Cassie has a talent for making me invest so much of myself emotional with her characters. One moment I'm sighing over a scene between Jace and Clary or Magnus and Alec and the next I'm either fuming over something a character did or on the verge of tears at one of her gut wrenching scenes, and then laughing out loud at the next scene from Jace or Simon's snarky lines.

What I love about Cassie's writing is she isn't afraid to make her characters suffer and in the process she leaves me feeling emotional vulnerable as I feel a connection to her characters. I've not read a series that has a such a large cast of characters were each one adds something unique to the story and each one is a character I've come to enjoy and care about, well for the most part as there's a few I'd like to go all shadowhunter on. Like the other books in the TMI series, City of Fallen Angels picks up not long after City of Glass ends. Cassie is able to refresh our memories of what happened at the end of City of Glass in a manner that doesn't feel like it's a huge summary of what happened, but just enough to see through the eyes of Jace, Clary and Simon how they were effected and why they're feeling the way they are. I loved that the story has a lot of Simon's point of view. Simon to me is a character who's grown a lot since the start of the series. Some of my favorite scenes of his are the fabulous snarky lines he and Jace say to one another.

I really can't get enough of her characters and her stories. She adds just the right amount of romance (oh yes there's a few sizzling scenes with Jace and Clary), action, anguish, settle humor, character growth and plot twists that keep me completely engaged with her book, but at the same time leaving me wanting so much more at the end. Cassie blurs the lines of paranormal and reality perfectly. Her words come alive and make me feel like I'm here, apart of her world. Cassie is a phenomenal writer and is someone who makes me think as she takes me along for an enjoyable ride and always leaves me wanting more.... one more kiss between Jace and Clary, one more page of her story, one more scene so the book doesn't have to end.

City of Fallen Angels is a fabulous edition to the TMI series. It's an exciting, enticing read that will suck you right back into her dark, twisted, dangerous shadowhunter world. City of Fallen Angels is definitely the darkest of the series so far, and now I am anxiously waiting to find out what happens next in COLS. That ending.... UGH! It's brilliant. I definitely recommend picking up this book today! It's a must have to for all TMI fans.

Reader reviewed by Ruthie

I finished COFA weeks ago and have written tons of "rough reviews" on it(rough review aka rough draft, etc). Each review simply could not express my feelings for this book. Niether will this review successfully do so. It's like trying to express a warm bath or the smell of cookies in the oven, it can't be decribed but must be experienced. Well, if you haven't already, go out and "experience" this book. Cassandra Clare has done it again! I was slightly doubtful of this book before I had started it and since The Mortal Instruments had technically "ended" with the third book, I wondered if COFA would have the same effect on me as the others had. Well, COFA delivered and I am (un)patiently awaiting the next book.