4.5 stars

This could have easily been a 5 star read for me. By 30% I was close to just giving it 5 stars because it's that intense. The only reasons why this did not get a full 5 from me is because the confusing POVs and the whole undercover crap was just thrown in at the end.

Each chapter is a different POV and you can't tell whose chapter it is until you get through a few paragraphs. Is it so hard to put the character's name at the top of the page? Seriously, when I buy my own copy of this I'm writing in the character's name at the beginning of each chapter so I'm not confused next time I read this.

THIS SPOILER CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS THAT WILL RUIN THE WHOLE BOOK SO DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HAVE THE BOOK RUINED FOR YOU.

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When I found out that Zoe was an undercover cop shocked and confused the hell outa me. The reason why she was chosen for the case was so random that it really didn't have anything to do with the story. It seemed like the author just through that in there about the crimes Elizabeth's brothers did.

BUT HOLY FUCK THAT ENDING IS SO FUCKING TWISTED! I seriously did NOT see that coming.

I wouldn't have thought that Claudia faked her pregnancy. I did find it odd that she kept talking about her miscarries, but didn't really think anything of it.

Kudos to Hayes on writing a twisted thriller/mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. And that last sentence?

This review will be somewhat short since I don't have a whole lot to say about this book. 

First of all, this book bored the hell out of me. It was way too long and a lot of parts dragged on and on. Most of the scenes could have been cut short. Especially a lot of the info dumps in the middle of the book. That's why it took me almost two fucking weeks to read a four hundred page book. I couldn't get past twenty or so page without putting it down. 

Second of all, I didn't like any of the characters at all. Well, besides Alec(at times) and Magnus. Those are the only two that stood out for me. Clary was TSTL and Jace was a total ass for most of the book. I can't believe how many girls love him. Yuck. I'm curious to see how the incest aspect will be played out. 

Also: Incest!! Eeeew! I hope Clary and Jace aren't really related, because that would be just fucking gross. 

And finally, the plagiarism of Harry Potter and other books. Even if I didn't already know about Clare's HP fan fiction I could probably tell this wasn't her own story. I mean come on, this book screams HARRY POTTER RIP OFF! Mundane/ Muggle. Valentine is basically Voldemort all the way down to his group of supporters. Good job being creative, Cassandra Clare! *sarcasm* Jace is Malfoy Clary is Ginny ect.. The story isn't hers and it pisses me off that she copied HP. -________-

Now onto the decent parts. Yes, even though I found this book to be horrible and dull, I found some parts amusing. 

There were some funny parts between Simon, Jace, and Clary. I found the bickering between them quite hilarious. Even Jace the Dick had some funny moments.

The whole history of the Mortal Cup and the Shadowhunters was an interesting concept. 

I also liked that there wasn't just vampires and werewolves. There are fey, angels, demons, and other types of demons like the Ravener. 

Alec amd Magnus. I loved Magnus in TID trilogy and I'm curious to see how their relationship will be. 

And before I get bitched at for hating this book, I want to say I loved TID trilogy, so haters can't say I'm hating on CC. 

I'm going to continue reading these because I have copies of each one, even the last book and I'm curious to see how this will be played out. Hopefully curiousity doesn't kill me! :O

Ok, I guess this review didn't turn out to be so short....my bad. Got caught up in the moment. 

Damn Clary is so annoying!