karinaslibrary22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nerea_mg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
Comparado con los anteriores de la saga y sobre todo con los orígenes, este libro es horroroso. No van a hacer que me caiga bien Simon por mucho que me fuercen a verlo todo el tiempo, y no voy a bajarme de ese carro.
Solo voy a seguir por ver como explican el último capítulo de Princesa Mecánica, si no abandonaría aquí.
Solo voy a seguir por ver como explican el último capítulo de Princesa Mecánica, si no abandonaría aquí.
justinecm's review against another edition
2.0
I only read the first hundred pages. I loved the first three books in this series, but for me the series should have ended there. I did not enjoy this book in the least. I found the story line was dull. I didn't care for the fact it was narrated by Simon and not Clary. I was very disappointed by this book.
_butfirstbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Although this book was good, it didn’t wow me. I had such high hopes after City of Glass and I knew going in that this next installment would have to follow through after that ending in the third book. Probably my least favorite in this six part series, but nonetheless I still enjoyed watching these characters grow and their relationships begin or falter as they went on.
rinaryel's review against another edition
3.0
In my opinion this is the weakest part in the whole Shadowhunters universe. I love the series, but that was just too much walking around, and in some parts nothing excited happened. I have re-reading now the whole, so I even cheated a bit
savdugan's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 4.5 - I enjoyed this book and how it gave us a look into life after The Mortal War. Parts of it were a little slow to me but having multiple POV’s helped carry it along and give us different story lines to follow. I love how we are able to see all sides to the plot while even the other characters can’t know what’s going on (which is sometimes annoying bc if everyone knew everything then a lot of problems would go away). The ending had me happy and then shocked then devastated and angry. I feel so bad for some of these characters and the things they are going through. I feel like from the POV’s we get it always seems like the adults are too late/the Clave isn’t much help or doing a good job of following up on issues (like the fact they couldn’t find Sebastiana body and just dismissed it ?? Like come on). But these are all things I think were supposed to feel so props for that. I just want Clary and Jace to have their happy ending already!
geegiraffe's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
hayley_v3's review against another edition
2.0
This series should have ended with City of Glass, really disappointed with this one. The author seems to have dragged the story on for the extra $$. Not sure if I'm going to read the last two books...
ashreads10k's review against another edition
3.0
Before I get to my official review, I will share with you my initial reaction to City of Fallen Angels immediately after I finished reading it. (This was posted on Goodreads.)
Warning, there is foul language afoot.
Okay.... This book was a major MIND FUCK. But in a good way. :)Official review coming soon.
But, to bide the time while I find the correct words (that are not curse words, although a few of those will probably make it into the official review anyway) to write my review coherently and with actual substantial thoughts, I will pontificate here in a most unseemly way.
Firstly, FUUUUUUUUUUCK.
Secondly, Jace... WHAT THE HELL? If I were Clary, I totally would have dropped kicked your ass already. Boys... they never think things through at all.
Thirdly, Simon has cojones of steel. I approve. I'm also slightly turned on by the mention of his name. Mmmmm. Simon.
Fourthly, I love Magnus Bane. I think he and I would make great buddies. Y'know, if he existed. (which, someone as glitteringly awesome as him DOES, OF COURSE)
Fifthly, (is that a word? am I ruining grammar in my teenage angst?) the ending made me want to beat my head against a wall. Repeatedly.
This concludes my deviation from normal reviewing protocol. But honestly, this book requires several swear words at once. In fact, I don't think the ones invented already quite cover it. They need to make new curse words just for CoFA. And I'm talking scary ass ones.
Like pumpernickel.
And germinate.
Although I think those are already words...
The PUMPERNICKEL BOOK MADE ME WANT TO THROW THE GERMINATING THING AGAINST THE DAMN WALL!
.........
.................
..................
That sounds a bit naughty.
Okay, I guess I lied when I said "This concludes my deviation for normal reviewing protocol" before, but now I'm totally telling the truth. I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED COFA, and I had all these weird thoughts racing through my head, and I thought "Hey, why don't I write these down on Goodreads? Good idea." Because I mean, honestly, I never write reviews like this when I'm thinking coherently. It's also entirely possible that I'm on some sort of CoFA high. That shit is a drug of the highest order. Swear.
I obviously need to stop now.
Bye.
Yes, this was my reaction to City of Fallen Angels in a nut-shell.
More than anything, I was disappointed. I felt like this book wasn’t necessary. It was just more icing on an already expertly made and fucking delicious cake. (See? I told you a curse word would slip in here.) I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy it, because I certainly did, but this is not the best book in the series. I’d even say it’s my least favorite out of them all.
I love Jace, I do. He even made the Number 1 spot on my Top Ten YA Boys list. His witty remarks can always put a smile on my face… But I just wasn’t feeling him in CoFA. I understand that he being physically depleted by lack of sleep, and continuously terrorized by himself at what he could do to Clary if things got out of hand. I get it. But he made some really shitty decisions that made me scratch my head and say “Um, are you even thinking, or is there just a little fat goblin where your brain is supposed to be?” He did have his badass moments towards the end, but still.
BUT! There was a character that stepped up to the plate and added to what was lacking in the Jace-appeal: Simon. Oh, yes, my boy Simon. I always liked him, but just saw him as the awkard geeky best friend. But in CoFA, he really blossomed. We see things from his perspective about as equally as we see from Jace and Clary’s, so we got a good look into his head and him as a person. I really loved him, and can’t wait to read more of him.
Plot-wise, it was okay. Like I said, I felt like this book was unnecessary, so to me it felt like Cassandra Clare was picking up loose ends that didn’t really need to be picked up, and tying them together to make another story. But it worked, and it gave us insight to other characters such as Alec and Magnus. (Who, by the way, is one of my favorite characters ever.) We even met two new characters, who played big roles in the book and added to the already high tension of the novel.
Overall, I liked it. It was a good book, and yes I’m going to get the next one, because why wouldn’t I? But it let me down. I give this 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Warning, there is foul language afoot.
Okay.... This book was a major MIND FUCK. But in a good way. :)Official review coming soon.
But, to bide the time while I find the correct words (that are not curse words, although a few of those will probably make it into the official review anyway) to write my review coherently and with actual substantial thoughts, I will pontificate here in a most unseemly way.
Firstly, FUUUUUUUUUUCK.
Secondly, Jace... WHAT THE HELL? If I were Clary, I totally would have dropped kicked your ass already. Boys... they never think things through at all.
Thirdly, Simon has cojones of steel. I approve. I'm also slightly turned on by the mention of his name. Mmmmm. Simon.
Fourthly, I love Magnus Bane. I think he and I would make great buddies. Y'know, if he existed. (which, someone as glitteringly awesome as him DOES, OF COURSE)
Fifthly, (is that a word? am I ruining grammar in my teenage angst?) the ending made me want to beat my head against a wall. Repeatedly.
This concludes my deviation from normal reviewing protocol. But honestly, this book requires several swear words at once. In fact, I don't think the ones invented already quite cover it. They need to make new curse words just for CoFA. And I'm talking scary ass ones.
Like pumpernickel.
And germinate.
Although I think those are already words...
The PUMPERNICKEL BOOK MADE ME WANT TO THROW THE GERMINATING THING AGAINST THE DAMN WALL!
.........
.................
..................
That sounds a bit naughty.
Okay, I guess I lied when I said "This concludes my deviation for normal reviewing protocol" before, but now I'm totally telling the truth. I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED COFA, and I had all these weird thoughts racing through my head, and I thought "Hey, why don't I write these down on Goodreads? Good idea." Because I mean, honestly, I never write reviews like this when I'm thinking coherently. It's also entirely possible that I'm on some sort of CoFA high. That shit is a drug of the highest order. Swear.
I obviously need to stop now.
Bye.
Yes, this was my reaction to City of Fallen Angels in a nut-shell.
More than anything, I was disappointed. I felt like this book wasn’t necessary. It was just more icing on an already expertly made and fucking delicious cake. (See? I told you a curse word would slip in here.) I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy it, because I certainly did, but this is not the best book in the series. I’d even say it’s my least favorite out of them all.
I love Jace, I do. He even made the Number 1 spot on my Top Ten YA Boys list. His witty remarks can always put a smile on my face… But I just wasn’t feeling him in CoFA. I understand that he being physically depleted by lack of sleep, and continuously terrorized by himself at what he could do to Clary if things got out of hand. I get it. But he made some really shitty decisions that made me scratch my head and say “Um, are you even thinking, or is there just a little fat goblin where your brain is supposed to be?” He did have his badass moments towards the end, but still.
BUT! There was a character that stepped up to the plate and added to what was lacking in the Jace-appeal: Simon. Oh, yes, my boy Simon. I always liked him, but just saw him as the awkard geeky best friend. But in CoFA, he really blossomed. We see things from his perspective about as equally as we see from Jace and Clary’s, so we got a good look into his head and him as a person. I really loved him, and can’t wait to read more of him.
Plot-wise, it was okay. Like I said, I felt like this book was unnecessary, so to me it felt like Cassandra Clare was picking up loose ends that didn’t really need to be picked up, and tying them together to make another story. But it worked, and it gave us insight to other characters such as Alec and Magnus. (Who, by the way, is one of my favorite characters ever.) We even met two new characters, who played big roles in the book and added to the already high tension of the novel.
Overall, I liked it. It was a good book, and yes I’m going to get the next one, because why wouldn’t I? But it let me down. I give this 3.5 out of 5 stars.