*3.5

I read this book once when I was about 10 or 11. I remember loving it, but never got past this book, and I’ve decided to now read all of Cassandra Clare’s books.

I didn’t hate this book, but I didn’t love it as much as I remember. Clary is kind of annoying for how much she claims she’s not like other girls. Simon is kind of annoying too. I like Jace but damn he is very brooding. We didn’t see much of his personality until the end. I love Isabelle and I had 0 interest in Alec atm. He has nothing to do with the story in my opinion. If Alec was removed from the story, you wouldn’t even know he was gone. I love Magnus though!

*SPOILERS*
The incest plot line can leave too, because I gauged when I read it and I forgot all about it.
*END OF SPOILERS*

I will say, Cassandra Clare books are very funny and I found myself liking the characters senses of humor and sarcasm. The story was also pretty original for when the time this book was written, and I think the world is very interesting so props to Cassandra Clare for that.

Now I have to read City of Ashes and everyone says it sucks so