From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up–In the two previous books, Clary
learns that she is a member of a race of demon-hunters and that she has the
special ability to create new versions of the runes that give these
Shadowhunters their power. Her mother has been hiding the truth from her for
years to protect her from her father, Valentine, a cult-leader-turned-villain
who is seeking to gain control over the Shadowhunters by obtaining the three
Mortal Instruments. Now, Valentine has only one Mortal Instrument left to find,
and the Shadowhunters must ally with the despised Downworlders, including
vampires, werewolves, and fairies, to prepare their final defense. The question
of whether Clary will be able to harness her unique abilities in time to
help–and whether they will let her–is sidelined by the question of whether her
love interest, Jace, is really her brother. Though the story is hampered by
predictability and overblown writing, Clare continues her talent for mixing hip,
modern humor with traditional fantasy, and fans eagerly awaiting the series
conclusion should come away more than satisfied.–Eliza Langhans, Hatfield
Public Library, MA
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