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City of Ashes, Book Two in the Mortal Instruments series, is a journey into some of the darkest (and creepiest) realms of the Shadowhunters: not only to an underground dungeon for rogue Shadowhunters, but also to a ghostly ship inhabited by demons, where an epic battle takes place. Clary realizes the gravity of her own role in the Shadowhunter's struggle against Valentine, and at the same time begins to understand the differences in her relationships with both Simon and Jace.

Clare takes us on a thrill ride, which unfolds in unpredictable and thought-provoking ways. She writes descriptively about the arsenal of weapons and protective measures used by Shadowhunters, including their tattoo-like marks which offer temporary protection from razor-toothed adversaries.

Many unanswered questions drive this cliffhanger. What was the faerie Queen alluding to when she spoke to Clary and Jace about Valentine's "experiments"? We'll have to wait for Mortal Instruments, Book 3 : City of Glass (release date March 29, 2009) for more to be revealed.