City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5)
by Cassandra Clare
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 300.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 546 pages.
About City of Lost Souls
The New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments continues—and so do the thrills and danger for Jace, Clary, and Simon.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?Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cassandra Clare |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 546 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 300,553 |
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What genre is City of Lost Souls?
City of Lost Souls is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is City of Lost Souls worth reading?
Based on 300.6K reader ratings, City of Lost Souls has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is City of Lost Souls?
City of Lost Souls has 546 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote City of Lost Souls?
City of Lost Souls was written by Cassandra Clare. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for City of Lost Souls?
The ISBN-13 for City of Lost Souls is 9781442416860.0.
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