“I see violence in your future, a great deal of blood shed by you and others. You’ll fall in love with the wrong person. Also, you have an enemy.”
Okay, look. I know I’m late on the Shadowhunters train, but I’m so glad I joined because I have so much to talk about. I did read this book a few years ago, but it got thrown out and I decided to read it again so I can comfortably continue on with the series. I’m glad I did because I fell in love with this story and this world all over again. Here are a few moments in the book that deserve to be talked about.
The reading that Jace received from Dorothea had me on edge for the entire book. “You’ll fall in love with the wrong one.” I carefully continued reading, searching for anything that might hint that falling in love with Clary was wrong. It finally clicked when Luke was explaining to her everything that led up to where they were now. I’m surprised she didn’t catch it in the moment, but of course she was going through a lot. It broke my poor, dreamy heart when I found out that they were related. I loved Clary and Jace’s dynamic together, but of course there will be no end of interesting storylines involving them to read.
When Isabelle, Alec, Clary, Jace, and Simon all went to Clary’s old townhouse to retrieve the Mortal Cup, and later discovered that Dorothea’s body and been taken over by Abbadon, this did not surprise me in the least. I just knew that something was going to go wrong, and the fact that “Dorothea” was even interested in having it was a big red flag. There’s no way the actual Dorothea would have wanted anything to do with the Mortal Cup.
Towards the end, when Clary went to rescue Jace, and he had completely fallen into Valentine’s trap, I was shocked. I truly believed that Jace was strong enough to see the truth in that situation. Jace is the same person who has killed more demons than anyone else his age. You don’t get that way by being easily manipulated and taking everything that someone says as truth. Jace had a big emotional wound when it came to his father. He wanted to have a dad again so badly, that he had completely forsaken good judgement and discernment. Which in turn, almost got Luke killed. I understand why he believed everything that Valentine said, but it was no less disappointing.
I really, really enjoyed following the story from Clary’s point of view. She starts off the book, unsure of where her life is headed, and angry at the circumstances that are making things difficult. By the end, she has opened up to this new world, coming into her power and fighting as hard as possible to save her mom. No matter what, Clary stood her ground and went to bat for the people she cared for. I bought City of Ashes today, and I am more than excited to continue on with the story.
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