 Cassandra Clare

The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend.

But nothing comes without a price.

Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)

“My will and my desire were turned by love, the love that moves the sun and the other stars.” - Paradiso 

Sarah Campbell

“L’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle”.

As mysterious murders threaten the new peace between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, only Simon, the Daylighter vampire, can help bring both groups together.

City of Fallen Angels

Emerson Clute

Beck Krystal

Ellie M.

Quite possibly this was my least favorite book in the series (and yet I gave this 4 ⭐️) This was a downgrade from City of Glass which I liked a lot, but the writing here was all over the place. I felt that this book seemed like a filler in many ways and was boring in some parts.

Steffi'sBookShelve

Een echt goed boek, dat vlot leest zeker de moeite waard.

Vicky  Nuñez 

Cassandra Clare likes me us suffer. Just sayin...

Anyway, I don't want to spoil anyone & I don't trust myself into not starting a rant over the book, so I'll just say it: IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!

I had no realized how long it had been since I had last read about Jace & Clary, but from the start I realized I had always missed them.

The book has LOTS of Simon, he is the sort of mega star of the book, but there's still Clary & Jace (Oh boy if there's about them too).

City of Fallen Angels gives kind of an end to many problems, but at the same time starting new ones. Like the Simon/Maia/Isabelle love triangle is still not completely resolved, but in a way it is. 

I loved the new characters & Cassandra Clare gave up so many twists I never saw coming. I can honestly say it's an awesome addition to the series & the only reason why I didn't put the 5 stars is because of the end, it was awesome, but I can't believe it ended like that!! *whines* So, yes is my kind of protest. READ IT NOW!

akynn 

4.35 Stars 

i kinda feel like giving this 5 stars but I refuse to give it 5 stars

maryam

Really, I'm just a bit disappointed. I remember being one of the very first people to read Cassandra Clare's series, when the book wasn't popular at all. I was trying to look for a fantasy book that would put Twilight to shame, because I was so sick of that series. And I found it. City of Bones was witty, nicely written, had interesting characters, and a wonderful plot. It was what I had been looking for. I anticipated the next two books with eagerness, and I wasn't disappointed, because she got better and better every time. The third book was really great, and I thought it would have ended then.

...but it didn't. And that was disappointing in itself, because I hate it when authors ruin a perfectly good story. And I didn't really have high hopes for the fourth one. In fact, I had the book in my possession for about 3 months and didn't even bother picking it up. I was afraid it would ruin the story. 

Still, I gave it a chance one day, and started reading. I must admit I like Simon better in this one, but Clary's and Jace's story was a little too sappy. Their relationship did have its tension, which I liked, but... it was a little Twilight-esqe to me. Alex spent majority of the book brooding over Magnus's previous relationships, Maia's old ex-boyfriend comes along, who I didn't actually mind, and Isabelle actually develops feels for Simon by the end. Basically, everyone ends up happy with their significant other, because now there is an equal balanced ratio to both parts. The ending was supposed to be a major cliff hanger, but it didn't really make me excited for the new book. I hate to say it, but this book was a bit fanfiction-y and that was annoying. 

UGH I AM JUST SO MAD WHY COULDN'T THE SERIES HAVE ENDED WITH THE THIRD ONE????

Tatiana

City of Fallen Angels: 2/5

I enjoyed City of Fallen Angels, but I feel like this book really struggled to find its own footing after City of Glass. I do recognize this book is part of a new trilogy (TMI Part 2) so I understand this book is essentially starting a new plot and new build-up. This book felt lukewarm and simply fell flat.

This book mainly focuses on character development. I did appreciate this, especially within Simon's character. I definitely grew to love him and he's one of my favorite characters within the TMI series along with Alec and Magnus. Simon has a much larger part in Fallen Angels than any of the previous three that mostly follow Clary and Jace. I really appreciated this and Simon's internal struggle with his two women (I loved this plotline, I have no reason). Furthermore, I liked the new character Jordan. I think he is really interesting and complex. I hope he has a larger part in the next two books.

That being said, Jace really fell apart. I know it's part of the plot, but I just do not like him. He spends most, if not all, of this book screwing up his personal life like its sport. This drove me crazy. I feel like this is kind of a cheap shot and overall felt really dramatic for no reason. Classic brooding teenage boy.

Ultimately, I believe this book kind of acted as a transition book between TMI part 1 and TMI part 2. I'm not mad at this because the ending few pages definitely set up the next book beautifully. You win some you lose some I guess. Onto City of Lost Souls :P

★★★ // reading this at night really gave me the creeps. i especially love the mythology behind it. ruined by the romance i just no longer care for.

Geoffrey Froggatt

The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And--most importantly of all--she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. This is the first book in the second arc of The Mortal Instruments, and it does a good job and returning to this world after the events of the last book. It's fun to revisit this series and find out what all of the familiar characters are up to. While I did not love this book as much as the previous books in the series, it is still an enjoyable ride. This is the first book that Simon takes a more central role in the books. He was never a favorite character of mine, so I was surprised that I found him one of the most interesting characters in this book. He is going through vampire growing pains, love triangle drama, and finds himself in the center of vampire political drama with some newly introduced villains. He meets a new character to the series named Jordan Kyle, who may play a more important role in future books. Although Simon gets a bigger part, Jace and Clary are still very much a part of the story, along with many familiar and new characters. There are some new villains and mysteries introduced in this book. It definitely felt like this book sets the stage for something bigger to come. In fact, the ending opens up a whole new can of worms to worry about before the next book.

Natalie 

Lauren Grey

Wow! That is how this book started and continued to be up until the last four pages. Then it changed to... What! 

This is by far my favorite book in The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I think I liked it, because it was less action-packed than the previous three, but more focused on relationships.

I loved getting to see so much more of Simon. He has this new-found power and just getting more of his awkward teenage boy self was fantastic. I found myself cracking up at the situations he always got himself into. There is sadness in his mom and his relationship at the moment, but I think it can be turned around with time. I also find his love life absolutely hilarious as well and hope that he gets it together soon.

Jordan was a great new character and I thought he added more boy angst. Honestly, I was getting a little tired of the main five, but we got to meet Jordan and see more of Maia which was nice. The little twists involving Jordan were unexpected and enjoyable.

Of course there was Clary and Jace. What to say about them... I have this love/hate going on with them. I like what their relationship is supposed to stand for: that love that can't be broken no matter what, but seriously I just think they deserve a break. I do still think Jace's sarcasm is the best. He is so irritating, you can't help but like him.

How can you not love that? 

Let me just say that the ending left me a little pissed off. It was not what I was expecting. It was all happy smiles and then all of a sudden there is this sudden jerk and you fly backward and hit the wall and you are left contemplating what the heck you just read.

I am extremely curious what is in store for me in the next book.

the teen angst with a sprinkle of demons was just not as captivating this time around 

samantha lias

City of Fallen Angels is the fourth book in the bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.

I wasn't sure, based on how the previous book ended, whether Valentine's storyline was done or not. Despite him dying, it seemed like it wasn't over, because to me it wasn't a satisfying ending to his storyline. But oh well, I guess his arc is done.

I really loved the focus on Simon in this book, but I felt a lot of his actions were uncharacteristic of him. I understood the reasoning behind them - him being a new vampire with appeal and suddenly getting attention from girls - but I think he wouldn't have let it go on for as long as it did. I don't know if this is me being too optimistic or not. I think Simon is one of the best characters in this series because he is multidimensional and has an emotional story arc. I wish Clare would take the time to explore Simon's unwillingness to accept that he's a vampire and to learn more about himself. Instead, she just has characters say he is unwilling without showing the inner turmoil he is going through.

Since I'm a plot-based reader, this book was difficult for me. It wasn't until 3/4 of the way through the book that something actually started happening. It's unfortunate because the Lilith storyline is actually pretty interesting and could've been a great new villain. However, this book focused too much on Clary and Jace's problems for the Lilith storyline to take center stage. Not a terrible book, but wasn't my favorite either.

Brandyn

I wasn't sure, based on how the previous book ended, whether Valentine's storyline was done or not. Despite him dying, it seemed like it wasn't over, because to me it wasn't a satisfying ending to his storyline. But oh well, I guess his arc is done.

I really loved the focus on Simon in this book, but I felt a lot of his actions were uncharacteristic of him. I understood the reasoning behind them - him being a new vampire with appeal and suddenly getting attention from girls - but I think he wouldn't have let it go on for as long as it did. I don't know if this is me being too optimistic or not. I think Simon is one of the best characters in this series because he is multidimensional and has an emotional story arc. I wish Clare would take the time to explore Simon's unwillingness to accept that he's a vampire and to learn more about himself. Instead, she just has characters say he is unwilling without showing the inner turmoil he is going through.

Since I'm a plot-based reader, this book was difficult for me. It wasn't until 3/4 of the way through the book that something actually started happening. It's unfortunate because the Lilith storyline is actually pretty interesting and could've been a great new villain. However, this book focused too much on Clary and Jace's problems for the Lilith storyline to take center stage. Not a terrible book, but wasn't my favorite either.

Amanda Faith

Anum Memon

I read this series along time ago and thought they were trash. Again that was a couple years ago. Now I re-read the series this past month and I though it was actually really exceptional.

This book went through so much but the cliff hanger it was left is giving me so much reason to start the next one. But I was iffy about the book in the middle but then it got good

Lauren Dale

M.G Derio 

Me quede con ganas de leer el último dios ya quiero leerlo no puedo creer que lo dejen así

Aishling

anne

incredibly boring but at least not impossible to get through. ultimately a waste of (unlimited) space on my digital bookshelf.

brianna

somehow this gets worse everytime i rr it

Jules

2nd reread after years...
Still love this book and everyone but I understand why this is the weakest book in the saga 
4 stars to 3.5

Felt like a filler book, with both good and bad points. Not my favourite in the series.

Talia Dominguez 

SO NOTHING MUCH HAPPENED HERE IN THIS BOOK SINCE JACE CAME BACK TO LIFE AND THE EVIL MAN STOPPED EXISTING. CLARY'S MOM AND LUKE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!

AND FOR SIMON,WELL IT WAS SO AWESOME READING ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CURSE BUT AT THE SAME TIME I FELT LIKE HE WAS MISERABLE BECAUSE OF HIM BEING A VAMPIRE AND STUFF.
ALL IN ALL, IT WAS STILL A GREAT READ!

Aditi

Chaotic and boring. Even less compelling and more fan fiction- like than the previous three, which should perhaps have been left where they fell.

Claudia Ganea

I was supposed to give this book a 3/3.5 rating but that finale made up for pretty much the ENTIRE thing.

While it's still definitely not my favorite out of the series (I think City of Glass maintains its place so far), I did enjoy this!! It was nice getting back into this world and re-familiarising myself with the characters and the story. That being said, fact is that it felt like a filler - which, in essence, it is, BUT the last few chapters picked up TREMENDOUSLY and left me beyond excited to see what comes next!!

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)

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