City of Glass

Love is a mortal sin, and the secrets of the past are deadly. Plunge into the third installment in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly).

To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters--never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City--whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the third installment of bestselling series the Mortal Instruments.

Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 03/24/2009
Pages: 541
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781416914303
Age Range: 14-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 23
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130798 / City of Glass

Award: Spectrum Awards - Nominee
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Runner-Up

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 02/01/2009
Booklist 03/01/2009 pg. 46
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2009 - Recommended - Readable
School Library Journal 07/01/2009 pg. 80
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 393 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw