annoellyn's review against another edition
4.0
I am enjoying this series more then i thought i would. I knocked a star off because it frustrates me when they just can't state what they mean. it would solve a lot of conflict.
arbaazk1999's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, she always makes me love the books more and more that even at some points you would wonder that what if it all is real? it's a amazing book. Just like city of hones but more funny.
gingerrvgers's review against another edition
2.0
Ho trovato Città di Cenere più lento rispetto al primo della trilogia, con una trama che non solo in più punti stenta a incalzare, ma che in alcune parti (soprattutto per l'arco narrativo di Simon) risulta anche ripetitiva. Lo stile della Clare resta fedele a se stesso, non ho avvertito un'evoluzione, anzi a tratti ricalca quello tipico delle fanfictio (non che sia del tutto un male, dal momento che comunque non si parla di un classico letterario, ma di un romanzo ya). In generale, non mi sento di dare un voto più alto a questo libro perché manca di una sua identità, nel senso che, rispetto ad altri "secondi" che ho letto, questo lascia l'impressione di essere eccessivamente un prolungamento del primo (probabilmente anche perché vengono introdotti pochissimi personaggi nuovi e del tutto marginali, tolta l'Inquisitrice).
ghostduchess's review against another edition
2.0
I watched the Shadow Hunters Freeform series before reading this book. I listened to the audiobook, and if you are a fan of the first book, DO NOT LISTEN to this one. The narrator has horrible diction. She mispronounces so much stuff, especially the names of people and things. I don't think I have heard some of her chosen pronunciations.
Below contains some spoiler information. Read on at your own risk.
Many people are understandably upset by the incestuous relationship that seems to be blooming between Clary and Jace. This doesn't bother me as much because I watched the series, and if it follows the general story arc of their coupling, he's not really her brother. She acknowledges that if two people already have feelings, it can be hard to just shut something down when something happens to change it. I would think a brother/ sister relationship would prove different, but I have never been in that situation. The fact that I look remarkably like my father and my husband looks remarkably like his family means that I will probably never experience this. I don't know if the television series spoiled things for me, but the book makes Clary and Simon seem so immature. Now, 16-18-year-olds are generally immature, but this actually makes them seem even younger, almost preteen. I am several years past this point myself with children older than the characters here, so maybe I have just forgotten. However, my children don't and didn't act that whiny at that age, so it is just off-putting. I realize that I am not her target audience, but YA books can be good. Look at Rick Riordan, JK Rowling, and other such authors' success (no matter how you feel about them personally). Bad writing is bad writing. The STORYLINE is pretty good. The premise is great, but the execution is blah. I may finish the series just because I tend to do so, but like one of my children, I am likely to stop at the first story arc and not read all eleventy seven books.
Below contains some spoiler information. Read on at your own risk.
Many people are understandably upset by the incestuous relationship that seems to be blooming between Clary and Jace. This doesn't bother me as much because I watched the series, and if it follows the general story arc of their coupling, he's not really her brother. She acknowledges that if two people already have feelings, it can be hard to just shut something down when something happens to change it. I would think a brother/ sister relationship would prove different, but I have never been in that situation. The fact that I look remarkably like my father and my husband looks remarkably like his family means that I will probably never experience this. I don't know if the television series spoiled things for me, but the book makes Clary and Simon seem so immature. Now, 16-18-year-olds are generally immature, but this actually makes them seem even younger, almost preteen. I am several years past this point myself with children older than the characters here, so maybe I have just forgotten. However, my children don't and didn't act that whiny at that age, so it is just off-putting. I realize that I am not her target audience, but YA books can be good. Look at Rick Riordan, JK Rowling, and other such authors' success (no matter how you feel about them personally). Bad writing is bad writing. The STORYLINE is pretty good. The premise is great, but the execution is blah. I may finish the series just because I tend to do so, but like one of my children, I am likely to stop at the first story arc and not read all eleventy seven books.
m_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nuthulu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmymarie88's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25