Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge.
Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series. (Goodreads summary)
In which Heather and I discuss City of Lost Souls… the heartbreaks, the characters, the changed dynamic, the things that made us go “Squee!” It’s a long one — a long book and a long review. So settle in with some popcorn… and hunker down.
*We tried to keep this review spoiler-free as we do with all of our reviews. However, since this is a review of the fifth book in a series, we will be talking about some of the events that led up to this book. So if you haven’t read the other Mortal Instruments books, or if you’re not all caught up to City of Fallen Angels, you might learn a few things you wish you hadn’t.
P.S. – I know I said McElderBERRY Books, because I’m an idiot, but every time I see the imprint name, I think of elderberries. Anyway, it’s actually McElderry Books.
P.S.S. – I hope you enjoyed the background noise. The incessant banging and the request to go to the bathroom comes courtesy of our four combined, little minions (a.k.a. – purveyors of loud noises and lego architects extraordinaire), who actually did a pretty fantastic job at being relatively quiet. It might have had something or everything to do with our husbands being “kid whisperers,” or just bribing them with movies and toys.
Author: Cassandra Clare
Title: City of Lost Souls
Series: The Mortal Instruments (Book #5)
Published: May 8th 2012 by Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover, 534 pages; Kindle; Nook
Website: www.cassandraclare.com
Source: Purchased
Our rating: 
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I love love love this series. I know some people dont and I know it always leaves you with jace and clary still not really together but I love them
Thanks for the review. The background noise was cute 
Hahaha… thank you 😉 Yes, I totally love them too, and I feel like CC has taken the story up a notch with this second trilogy. It’s more complicated, it’s more exciting, the villains feel more dangerous, the relationships/politics are more difficult… it’s just… MORE. <– how’s that for a description? Anyway, thanks for stopping by, Linda!
This book made me feel as if the series is being dragged out…
I dunno. I almost like them better than the first three. I love the original trilogy, but I feel as if she’s grown a lot as a writer… these have a lot more finesse to them. But… you know, they definitely aren’t for everyone. I know a lot of people wish their story would’ve ended at City of Glass.
This is another series I have yet to get to. It sounds amazing.
It’s gooo-oood. 😉
I love The Mortal Instruments very, very much! Cool video review!
Thanks Cohlina!
Haven’t begun this series yet, but your vlog convinced me:) Lots of movie still being released which seems awesome too:)
Ha! Yes, I’d at least start it before the movie ruins it. 😉 I’m very, very nervous about seeing these books come to life…
Such a great idea for a review! I don’t think I’ve ever saw one like this! I haven’t read the book yet though but listening to you made me want to start it 😀
Thanks so much, Alina! I’m glad it got you excited about the book
Haven’t read it yet, because I am trying really hard to just wait until the whole series is out. Yeah, not gonna happen. Well, I am still going to keep trying to hold off, but after reading your review, I just don’t see it happening. Either way, I am so glad that you enjoyed it and gave it 5 whole stars. At least I know that, whenever I happen to read it, it will be good, good, gooood!
You could totally read the first three books and be totally satisfied, and wait on the last three until they’re all out. 😉 And yes. I love this series. It’s the series that reignited my love for young adult
Mine, too. I had started reading a few YA’s again, here and there, but this series definitely got me started reading predominantly YA. For that reason alone, it would be a favorite but thankfully they are phenomenal books so that is the better reason. Sorry if that made no sense. It is late, and I am going cross eyed I think. Maybe a little cross minded, too.