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City of Ashes

Mortal Instruments, Book 2

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City of Ashes

By: Cassandra Clare
Narrated by: Natalie Moore
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With her mother in a coma and her father hell-bent on destroying the world, Clary Fray is dragged deeper into New York City's terrifying underworld of werewolves, demons, and the mysterious Shadowhunters. Discovering the truth about her past was only the beginning. Now the fate of the world rests on Clary's shoulders, but can she master her new-found powers and control her feelings for a boy who can never be hers?

©2008 Cassandra Clare (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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"Fans of...Buffy the Vampire Slayer will instantly fall for this series." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A gorgeous fantasty that's so good, it's dangerous." (Holly Black)

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Good overall but......

too many love triangles, too much unrequited love, too much kissing. The rest of it - pretty good.

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A brilliant series

I just loved it, I look forward everyday to listening to it. Great story, great characters and an intense experience.

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so many different emotions and descriptions make you feel like your with them. Not many dull parts and the book keeps you gripped.

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awesome sequel hooked

I was hooked there should be no fear but if u haven't read the first one do that first

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Great story line

Poor narrator, who made it difficult to recognise different characters and their emotions and personalities.

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Great story full of flawed characters.

Clary is sweet but self centred. The narrators reference to "werewoofs" makes them sound and gentle like puppies. A decent story and hoping Valentine wins 🏆

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City of Ashes

Well that's it. I'm hooked! I really have enjoyed this series so far and have even broken my own rule of only listening while working. I blame my burned toast at breakfast and nearly strangling myself in bed with my headphone wires on the struggles that Clary, Jace and the other equally likable characters find themselves entwined in. Damn you Cassandra Clare and your captivating easy listen *shakes fist* 2 credits per month just aren't enough!

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Gripped!

I'm hooked on this story and the characters. narration is much improved from book 1 and the mystery surrounding the characters drives the story, slowly unravelling a piece at a time.

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Better than the first

It took me quite a while to get into the story of the first book, but Cassandra Clare seemed to have hit her stride by the end of that book. In this book, the story moved along nicely with plenty of depth and character building. I didn't mind the narration of the first book, but I liked Natalie Moore even better.

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City Of Ashes

This book continues the story begun in City of Bones and is, in my opinion, every bit as spellbinding as the first. Jace and Clary are beset with enemies on every side as Valantine continues his quest to claim the mortal instruments as his own. In these dark times, Jace and Clary are uncertain whom they can trust, and they must deal with personal demons of their own. Beautifully written, at times achingly powerful, this book is every bit as gripping as the first.

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