This is told from multiple POV's and blends together so seamlessly that it prevents any breaks or halts in the story. The world building was detailed as always and a few plot twists I didn't see coming kept me on my toes. What I loved: I really enjoyed getting to know the other characters more, like Gideon and Gabriel Lightwood, Sophie and Cecily and it really does help paint a broader picture for The Mortal Instruments series. However, even looking at that early, while somewhat spoilery, doesn't give you the whole picture until you've come to the end of the book. I had to resist the urge to flip to the back of the book to see who Tessa ended up with and was completely unaware of the family tree that was hiding beneath the cover of the book until someone mentioned it to me. I've been Team Will from the start and while I enjoyed Jem, his relationship with Tessa never felt as true or passionate as the one she shared with Will which was immediate, intense and palpable. “Really you ought to be counting down the days till he expires with great eagerness.This book was like an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end and at times I wanted off if only so I could get a better grip on my feels before continuing. And the sooner he dies, the sooner you can have his fiancée, the one you’re in love with.” He cut his amused gaze toward Tessa. “And that doesn’t tell you anything, little Shadowhunter? Is it really worth all this, just to stretch your friend’s life out another few months, another year? He will die anyway. “Something’s frightened her so badly she won’t even crawl out of her grave.” Track down some of the more unusual shipping routes. Magnus gripped a handful of his black hair. “Anything at all, if you can help us help Jem.” “I will give you anything,” said Tessa in a low voice that Will felt in his bones. “What could you possibly have to offer that would make the risk worth it to him?”

“Well, can you blame him?” Woolsey rose in a whirl of yellow silk. “You do not want to position yourself as an enemy of Mortmain’s.” “You do not want to help us,” Will said to Magnus. “I should be very insulted if you chose another,”

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