Like all of the instalments in the Shadowhunter world, I did really enjoy this book. It is beautifully written, very atmospheric, and as always, the characters and their relationships were so artfully written.
 
However, I did find the main action plotline a little lacklustre. I don't know if this is because I am so familiar with Cassandra Clare's writing that I've come to know what to expect, or because this novel didn't live up to earlier ones.

The stakes never felt very high, as none of the main cast ever dies, and NO-ONE EVER STAYS DEAD/dies when they're close to death. I knew that as soon as Christopher died James would be safe.

 
Still enjoyed it though, and devoured the last 300 pages in one sitting.