Synopsis:
Welcome to a world of demon-hunting, betrayal, secrets and forbidden love.
The highly anticipated first book of The Wicked Powers, the final Shadowhunters trilogy! #1 New York Times bestselling author Cassandra Clare brings the global phenomenon that began with The Mortal Instruments to a stunning conclusion.
It’s Drusilla Blackthorn’s third year at Shadowhunter Academy when a chance encounter at a nightclub turns into a kidnapping. Dru finds herself held prisoner by Prince Ash Morgenstern in the land of Faerie, a place that proves just as dangerous as it is beautiful. Despite herself, Dru is drawn to Ash and the darkness that seems to surround him – but one false move could cost her life.
Meanwhile, a shocking disappearance rocks the foundations of the Shadowhunter world. Kit Herondale and Ty Blackthorn must set aside the bitterness that lingers between them and join forces on a perilous quest to save everything they cherish.
The first installment of the long-awaited concluding trilogy to the Shadowhunter Chronicles has all the nail-biting adventure, heart-pounding romance, and trademark humour that makes Cassandra Clare the reigning queen of romantasy.
Review:
I have been looking forward to this book for YEARS.
I am so sad that this is the final series set in the Shadowhunters world. I have been reading about Clary and Co since I was ten years old.
Please, DON’T read on if you haven’t read The Mortal Instruments and The Dark Artifices.
Well. I binged this faster than Izzy watched Star Wars. CC manages to write in many, many POVs and yet, I am instantly situated and familiar with each change.
She is one of the best character writers in the Young Adult genre. Each character has their quirks, traits, strengths, and anxieties. Every POV is also intertwined with the rest, making them bounce off each other and see relationships and situations from different sides.
“I said it was theoretical—” “If you opened a door to hell in your dorm room and a beast came through and ate you, that wouldn’t be theoretical.” “No, I would call that empirical evidence. But I’m not doing that.”
CC writes YEARNING like no other. I don’t think anyone will beat Emma and Julian, but Kit and Ty make me want to shake them. It’s not miscommunication, but it’s withholding an onslaught of thoughts and emotions to protect the other: he had worn that anger like armor, because it was better to be angry at Ty than to yearn for him.
The plot is weaving together all of the threads from the previous series wonderfully. Yes, even The Last Hours.
I will say that Clary, while very present in this book, fell flat. Without Jace by her side constantly, she lacked the fiery personality of TMI.
Dru was badass. She is insecure, yet confident. She is devious, yet hurting. She is definitely Gen Z.
…he has been cut over and over, and scars have formed where the wounds once were. And scars are tougher than skin, and feel less pain.” “And when you feel less pain,” said Dru, “you feel less of everything.”
I enjoyed this (although there were a few characters I hope get more page time as they were remarkably absent). It felt like CC packed a series-worth in one book which makes me excited and SO, SO NERVOUS for what comes next.
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