Christmas Countdown Review #14 - City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

Back again, this time with today's review, the second in The Mortal Instruments series; City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare.

City of Ashes picks up where city of Bones left off. Despite the wonderful world that she now knows surrounds her Clary can't help but wish that her life would return to the way it was before her mother got kidnapped by Valentine's Ravener demon, before she met Jace, before she say them kill the blue haired demon at the club. Although, she's got her brother to help her find her way in this world now, and she's got the Shadowhunters of the Institute, even if she and the Lightwood siblings *cough Alec cough* don't always see eye to eye. It isn't long before the Institute gets wind of killings, a werewolf child, a faerie child, it doesn't take long for them to realize that this is all a part of Valentine's newest plot.  But will Valentine's new plot, to cleanse the Mortal Sword and bind it to his allegiance, come to fruition, or will they be able to stop him? Read on to find out more.

This book is great, City of Bones was wonderful and the continuation of the series is just as wonderful. I would say that, especially for fans of City of Bones, this book is a must-read. Of course, it's a must-read for everyone else who likes fantasy novels as well but I'd suggest reading City of Bones first.

That's all for today, I'll try to post again tomorrow morning with my 15th review but I'm not sure what that's going to be just yet. I also have to finish my Christmas shopping tomorrow (although finishing it may be wishful thinking, I will/should get more done though) so I might not post until the evening. Also, for anyone on Pottermore, have you started the 12 days of Christmas thing yet? You get early access to the first 12 moments in Half-Blood Prince!!

Until next time keep reading, writing and wrapping, Happy Holidays!