City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2) – Cassandra Clare

Clary Fray's world has been turned upside down. In City of Ashes, the second book in Cassandra Clare's bestselling Mortal Instruments series, the Shadowhunters face a darker threat as the sinister Valentine gathers power, and Clary and Jace must deal with a revelation that changes everything between them. Demons, secrets and dangerous magic collide in the shadows of New York.

Rated 4.1 on Goodreads by hundreds of thousands of readers, it's called an addictive sequel packed with action, romance and shocking twists. Some readers find the relationship drama frustrating, but most love the expanded world-building and character growth. It's a long-time favourite with fantasy romance fans on BookTok.

Perfect for readers who love

• Shadowhunters, demons and urban fantasy
• Forbidden romance and love triangles
• Found family
• Magic, secrets and plot twists

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Series note

This is book 2 of The Mortal Instruments, following City of Bones, which is also available, so grab both and binge the series.

A paperback (2008) in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.