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A review by malecluvbot
Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
“You cannot save people who do not want to be saved," said Magnus.
"You can only stand by their side and hope that when they wake and realize they need saving, you will be there to help them.”
Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me, every detail amplified. While I do not want to compare it to the first book in the trilogy, but honestly, I feel like Chain of Iron was more nuanced and carried more feeling than its precursor.
Continuing with the events of Chain of Gold, the book picks up where it left off, we find Cordelia and James trying to implement a sense of normalcy in their newly married life, Matthew still grappling with his feelings for his parabatai's wife and Thomas suddenly realizing that there might be something more than rage he felt for Alastair. Also, Lucie and Jesse are still closer than ever, the former eventually enlisting Grace's help in raising her brother from the dead.
This time, the London Institute (with a new Inquisitor trying to keep everyone on their toes) has new troubles to face. Murders of shadowhunters in what seem to be a randomly chosen series has now arisen, which have left everyone to worry anout their safety and that of their close ones.
A few unfortunate, grisly murders and an unexpected arrest into the book, we discover the shocking aspects of the crimes. And once again, we find James' pedigree playing against him.
The beautiful narration in the book was my favorite part of it, followed by the diversity of characters, from James and Lucie Herondale to Alastair Carstairs. Every little section of the storyline was microperfected and made to be better than expected. The romances (there were quite a few) were far from dull and dreary, set to bring out every reactive emotion in the readers. The longing of Cordelia for the boy she had loved for so long; James' conflict between Grace, the one who couldn't seem to shake off, and his Daisy, who made him feel things- joy; Matthew silently hoping for something more than just wasting bottles; Thomas' unseemly confession to Alastair. It was all so very wonderful.
All in all, the book deserved every second I spent reading it. It's rare that Cassandra Clare disappoints, and this was certainly not one where she has.
Continuing with the events of Chain of Gold, the book picks up where it left off, we find Cordelia and James trying to implement a sense of normalcy in their newly married life, Matthew still grappling with his feelings for his parabatai's wife and Thomas suddenly realizing that there might be something more than rage he felt for Alastair. Also, Lucie and Jesse are still closer than ever, the former eventually enlisting Grace's help in raising her brother from the dead.
This time, the London Institute (with a new Inquisitor trying to keep everyone on their toes) has new troubles to face. Murders of shadowhunters in what seem to be a randomly chosen series has now arisen, which have left everyone to worry anout their safety and that of their close ones.
A few unfortunate, grisly murders and an unexpected arrest into the book, we discover the shocking aspects of the crimes. And once again, we find James' pedigree playing against him.
The beautiful narration in the book was my favorite part of it, followed by the diversity of characters, from James and Lucie Herondale to Alastair Carstairs. Every little section of the storyline was microperfected and made to be better than expected. The romances (there were quite a few) were far from dull and dreary, set to bring out every reactive emotion in the readers. The longing of Cordelia for the boy she had loved for so long; James' conflict between Grace, the one who couldn't seem to shake off, and his Daisy, who made him feel things- joy; Matthew silently hoping for something more than just wasting bottles; Thomas' unseemly confession to Alastair. It was all so very wonderful.
All in all, the book deserved every second I spent reading it. It's rare that Cassandra Clare disappoints, and this was certainly not one where she has.