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City of Lost Souls
The Mortal Instruments Book 5
541 pages
A desperate, high-stakes paranormal thriller where love is pushed to its absolute limits against the forces of darkness.
What it feels like
This propulsive paranormal fantasy plunges readers into a tense, shadow-drenched atmosphere where every choice carries a devastating price. The mood is steeped in desperation and dread as characters navigate a treacherous landscape of demons, dark magic, and impossible bargains. It feels urgent and dramatic, driven by the agonizing tension of loving someone who has been corrupted by evil. The narrative explores the heavy themes of betrayal, the blurred lines between good and evil, and the terrifying lengths one will go to save a soul. Written with an intense, emotionally charged style, the story wraps the reader in a perilous game of trust and deception. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour dark, high-stakes juvenile fiction where romance and loyalty are tested by the ultimate darkness.
- Mood
- tense
- desperate
- shadowy
- perilous
- Tone
- dramatic
- urgent
- intense
- earnest
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- the price of love · betrayal and loyalty · good versus evil · saving a corrupted soul · dangerous bargains
- The writing
- Dramatic and urgent, focusing on the intense emotional stakes and the dark, magical atmosphere of the paranormal world.
- The arc
- A desperate descent into darkness and dangerous bargains, culminating in a high-stakes gamble for a loved one's soul.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-stakes paranormal drama where love is tested by dark magic, betrayal, and impossible choices.
Content notes
- demonic possession
- betrayal
- peril
- manipulation
About the book
What price is too high to pay, even for love? When Jace and Clary meet again, Clary is horrified to discover that the demon Lilith's magic has bound her beloved Jace together with her evil brother Sebastian, and that Jace has become a servant of evil. The Clave is out to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. As Alec, Magnus, Simon, and Isabelle wheedle and bargain with Seelies, demons, and the merciless Iron Sisters to try to save Jace, Clary plays a dangerous game of her own. The price of losing is not just her own life, but Jace's soul. She's willing to do anything for Jace, but can she still trust him? Or is he truly lost?
Description from Open Library.
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