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City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare
« on: May 11, 2012, 08:53 PM »
City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare 3.5/5 stars

I have to admit I don't have a very high expectation when it comes to books. As long as it engages me, it's a good book. And I don't even have a clue what engages me. The Hunger Games didn't engage me, oddly. But since this series has come to its fifth book, I wouldn't pick it up if I hadn't been engaged in this story, right? So I assume that if you have been following up Jace and Clary closely, you would want to pick this up.

Basically, Jace and Sebastian are now linked. You stab Jace, Sebastian bleeds, and vice versa. Jace and Sebastian have become best buddys too (Jace is kind of brainwashed), though Jace hasn't changed his love for Clary, and asks Clary to join them, to carry out whatever evil plan Sebastian has. Clary decides to go for it, and finds a way to sever Jace and Sebastian's bond.

I say the plot is not bad! It surprised me on a few occasions and I CAN'T BELIEVE what Clary did what she did at some point in the story. I actually gasped and cried "OH MY GOD OH MY GOD" when I read that. I wish I could tell you right now what she did but I don't want to spoil it for you.
Something else totally intrigued me. After I read the story I am DESPERATE to understand Sebestian more! I can't tell you how much I want to know more of him, though he's definitely a bastard. I want to know how he actually feels about Jace and Clary, even if the feelings are negative? Does he hate them? Like hate them and want to kill them? Jealous? Or what? 'Cause after reading this, I can't even tell!

I hope you guys enjoy it. And I can't wait to read The Clockwork Princess ;) And tell me what you think after you read it!

 

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Re: City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare
« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2012, 05:16 PM »
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Awwww. Don't hate Magnus.

Yes. Magus is being cold. I can't deny that. But, think of it this way:

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I don't hate Magnus to the point I want him out. LOL. It's just... *sigh*

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« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2012, 08:26 PM »
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I don't hate Magnus to the point I want him out. LOL. It's just... *sigh*

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Hate is a strong word... maybe we should just use disappointed.

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« Last Edit: May 31, 2012, 08:50 PM by hudasee »
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

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« Reply #23 on: June 01, 2012, 04:32 AM »
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Hate is a strong word... maybe we should just use disappointed.

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Yes, I'm disappointed with Magnus.

And all those things you've said were all true. :) I'm excited for Heavenly Fire, I really wish they'll be back. :3
 

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« Reply #24 on: June 01, 2012, 06:19 AM »
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Alec is so obsess with Magnus. Can't blame him though. :p

Credits to Deirdre for the link. :)
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« Reply #25 on: June 01, 2012, 07:03 PM »
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Alec is so obsess with Magnus. Can't blame him though. :p

Credits to Deirdre for the link. :)

WOW! HOLY s**t!!

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Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #26 on: June 01, 2012, 07:07 PM »
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WOW! HOLY s**t!!

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« Reply #27 on: June 01, 2012, 07:23 PM »
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Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

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« Reply #28 on: June 01, 2012, 07:30 PM »
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« Reply #29 on: June 01, 2012, 07:48 PM »
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Definitely, she will. Lots of people have a great liking for Magnus. He's really becoming popular.  ;D

I really like the characters Ms. Clare creates in her books. Cant wait for the last book of TMI as well ID's Clockwork Princess. And there's Dark Artifices also to wait for. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #30 on: June 01, 2012, 08:38 PM »
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Definitely, she will. Lots of people have a great liking for Magnus. He's really becoming popular.  ;D

I really like the characters Ms. Clare creates in her books. Cant wait for the last book of TMI as well ID's Clockwork Princess. And there's Dark Artifices also to wait for. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Dark Artifices is in Shadowhunter world too, right? When will it be released? Excited for it! :)
 

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« Reply #31 on: June 01, 2012, 08:47 PM »
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Dark Artifices is in Shadowhunter world too, right? When will it be released? Excited for it! :)

Yes, it is. Expected publication will be on 2015.

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Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #32 on: June 01, 2012, 08:56 PM »
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Yes, it is. Expected publication will be on 2015.

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Too long!  :(

I wanna read it now.  :dance:
 

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« Reply #33 on: June 01, 2012, 09:11 PM »
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Too long!  :(

I wanna read it now.  :dance:

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That's the drawback of all series. Readers can just wait. But I think Ms. Clare will make all the waiting all worthwhile.  >:D
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #34 on: June 02, 2012, 01:20 AM »
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Hate is a strong word... maybe we should just use disappointed.

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I have to agree with you on that. Alec is like 18 years old. Magnus is like, what, nine hundreds? Alec is like a child. Magnus should be more...forgiving I guess. Haha it is kind of mean of Magnus. Getting mad at a 18-year-old when he is nine hundred years old.
 

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« Reply #35 on: June 02, 2012, 01:27 AM »
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Alec is so obsess with Magnus. Can't blame him though. :p

Credits to Deirdre for the link. :)

Holy Crap. Gee. I don't know what to say, except that Alec is really not handling this well. I also can understand why Magnus is upset. Magnus has told Alec that Camille is the master of manipulation, and Alec just jumps right into her trap.

You know, when I read the Mortal Instruments. It keeps saying how Jace is so handsome and beautiful and good-looking. Then I read the Infernal Devices, and I think, if Alec looks like Will, like Magnus and Camille say, then shouldn't Alec be GORGEOUS? Hehe, just a random thought.
 

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« Reply #36 on: June 02, 2012, 01:56 AM »
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Holy Crap. Gee. I don't know what to say, except that Alec is really not handling this well. I also can understand why Magnus is upset. Magnus has told Alec that Camille is the master of manipulation, and Alec just jumps right into her trap.

You know, when I read the Mortal Instruments. It keeps saying how Jace is so handsome and beautiful and good-looking. Then I read the Infernal Devices, and I think, if Alec looks like Will, like Magnus and Camille say, then shouldn't Alec be GORGEOUS? Hehe, just a random thought.

Thank Lexie for dropping the bomb on us. Alec is a fool alright but he can't help it. He really wants to know Magnus badly. He's head over heels in love with the guy. So give him a break for relying on Camille. By the way, where did the description of Alec being similar to Will can be found? I must be dumbfounded or speed reading if I skip that juicy detail. And ALEC is gorgeous, those blue headlights and dark hair can definitely sway me and make me swoon.  ^-^
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #37 on: June 02, 2012, 03:30 AM »
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Thank Lexie for dropping the bomb on us. Alec is a fool alright but he can't help it. He really wants to know Magnus badly. He's head over heels in love with the guy. So give him a break for relying on Camille. By the way, where did the description of Alec being similar to Will can be found? I must be dumbfounded or speed reading if I skip that juicy detail. And ALEC is gorgeous, those blue headlights and dark hair can definitely sway me and make me swoon.  ^-^

Haha. Just saw it posted by Deirdre. :3 anyway, I think when Camille saw Alec the first time? That's when she said that Alec looks like Will. Anyway, I can't remember exactly, but it's along that line. :) I love Alec but yes, I agree, he's a fool in love. That's what it do to people in love.  ^-^

And I know it's off topic (might hijacked this thread) but I understand Midnight sun. LOL. It's from Edward's POV, he ALSO CAN'T HELP it if he thinks of Bella as food. He's a vampire. That's mostly how their minds work even if the Cullens are vegetarian and all. There's still the inner demon of wanting to kill. Sadistic, yes, but it's their nature. So yeah, I do understand Edward.  ;D I'm weird. Understanding a vampire. LOL.   :D
 

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« Reply #38 on: June 03, 2012, 07:21 PM »
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Haha. Just saw it posted by Deirdre. :3 anyway, I think when Camille saw Alec the first time? That's when she said that Alec looks like Will. Anyway, I can't remember exactly, but it's along that line. :) I love Alec but yes, I agree, he's a fool in love. That's what it do to people in love.  ^-^

And I know it's off topic (might hijacked this thread) but I understand Midnight sun. LOL. It's from Edward's POV, he ALSO CAN'T HELP it if he thinks of Bella as food. He's a vampire. That's mostly how their minds work even if the Cullens are vegetarian and all. There's still the inner demon of wanting to kill. Sadistic, yes, but it's their nature. So yeah, I do understand Edward.  ;D I'm weird. Understanding a vampire. LOL.   :D

Indeed. To quote Jace: "To love and be love is to be destroy."

[Answer to off-topic]: About midnight sun --- as I said before, reading it is disturbing (my personal experience). I can see Edward in my head (what I mean I can see myself & Edward having the same thoughts). How can I explain this, I felt like a criminal when I read it... (although I read a lot of true to life criminal stories eg. Helter Skelter, BTK Killer, etc). No doubt I agree that "that" is truly the "first literature description" of a vampire's nature.
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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« Reply #39 on: June 17, 2012, 01:52 PM »
Haha, I just finished reading all of Mortal Instruments, so I thought I'd be safe jumping in here.  But I'm actually confused now because I haven't ready Infernal Devices yet!  I was going to take a break from CC and read something else, but now I'm not so sure...
 

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« Reply #40 on: June 17, 2012, 08:52 PM »
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Haha, I just finished reading all of Mortal Instruments, so I thought I'd be safe jumping in here.  But I'm actually confused now because I haven't ready Infernal Devices yet!  I was going to take a break from CC and read something else, but now I'm not so sure...

Sorry for that. But we are discrete with our discussion though. We made sure of that. ;D  mmmm... that only means you have to or you must read TID now!!!  >:D
Wrath to Butch: That's you. You shall be called the Black Dagger warrior Dhestroyer....
Rhage: But you'll always be Butch to us, as well as hard-ass. Smart-ass. Royal pain in the ass... I think as long as there's an ASS in there, it'll be accurate.
Zhadist: How about bASStard?

^LOL :P
 

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