First off, I want to say that I really enjoyed this book, as I did the other two in the series. Clare is very good at keeping me enthralled for an entire book. I didn't want to give this series a chance, but did enjoy it very much.

What I would like to comment on, however, is why reading this series always makes me feel weird inside. Does anyone else find, that when they find something they don't like about an author, or maybe something that doesn't sit well with them, they feel weird reading their books? Like they have trouble making the disconnect?

I think I feel this more strongly with Clare because I used to read her fanfiction. In fact, to be honest, much of this book very much reminded me of her Harry Potter fanfiction. I also read her "Very Secret Diaries".

I guess what makes me feel uncomfortable is all the fandom wank that surrounds her. I hated the fact that she stopped doing the "Very Secret Diaries," was excited when other people seemed to try, and disappointed but understanding when she asked them to stop and had it taken down.

Then I read this. And I have never been able to look at her the same. It's the same way Doris Kearns Goodwin makes me feel awkward now. Why I don't think I'll be able to read anything by James Frey.

I'm glad I gave this a chance, because I did really enjoy it. However, part of me still feels a little uncomfortable that I did.