Waiting on Wednesday: City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that features future books I'm highly anticipating for this year . 



City of Lost Souls

by Cassandra Clare


The demon Lilith has been destroyed and Jace has been freed from her captivity. But when the Shadowhunters arrive to rescue him, they find only blood and broken glass. Not only is the boy Clary loves missing–but so is the boy she hates, Sebastian, the son of her father Valentine: a son determined to succeed where their father failed, and bring the Shadowhunters to their knees.

No magic the Clave can summon can locate either boy, but Jace cannot stay away—not from Clary. When they meet again Clary discovers the horror Lilith’s dying magic has wrought—Jace is no longer the boy she loved. He and Sebastian are now bound to each other, and Jace has become what he most feared: a true servant of Valentine’s evil. The Clave is determined to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. Will the Shadowhunters hesitate to kill one of their own?

Only a small band of Clary and Jace’s friends and family believe that Jace can still be saved — and that the fate of the Shadowhunters’ future may hinge on that salvation. They must defy the Clave and strike out on their own. Alec, Magnus, Simon and Isabelle must work together to save Jace: bargaining with the sinister Faerie Queen, contemplating deals with demons, and turning at last to the Iron Sisters, the reclusive and merciless weapons makers for the Shadowhunters, who tell them that no weapon on this earth can sever the bond between Sebastian and Jace. Their only chance of cutting Jace free is to challenge Heaven and Hell — a risk that could claim any, or all, of their lives.

And they must do it without Clary. For Clary has gone into the heart of darkness, to play a dangerous game utterly alone. The price of losing the game is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. She’s willing to do anything for Jace, but can she even still trust him? Or is he truly lost? What price is too high to pay, even for love?

Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.



Released May 2012


I admit I am a little hesitant a bit to read City of Lost Souls because I was so disappointed in the last book and didn't like where the story was going, but hopefully I will like City of Lost Souls.

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  1. Steph (Poetry to Prose)March 21, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    I was disappointed with the last book, too, but hopefully this one will pick up again. Fingers crossed!!

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  2. Kimberley@sunnykimmylovinglifeMarch 21, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I've heard a lot of good things about this series, but I haven't read it yet. I'm sorry to hear that you didn't like the last book. I hope this one lives up to your expectations. Thanks for sharing :). My WoW

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  3. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    I was hesitant to read it, too, because COFA wasn't as good as I thought it would be... but omg, City of Lost Souls sounds so good and I'm dying to read it now... will probably wait until closer to the last book. :)

    my WOW.

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  4. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    I actually liked the last book. Well I'm a big fan of Simon and I loved that his character really took off in the last one. I'm excited to read this!
    My WOW

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  5. MichelleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I've only read the first book in the series. I keep bringing City of Ashes home from the library but just can't read it for some reason. But I hope this new one doesn't disappoint fans of the series.

    My WOW

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  6. Miss Vain's Paranormal FantasyMarch 21, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    This was mine a few weeks ago I think! Of course I'm excited for this book!! Great pick Mariya!;)

    P.s. thank you for my Terrible Girls blog roll update!;)
    XOXO
    My WoW

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  7. Nina @ Death, Books, and TeaMarch 21, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I read book one and really enjoyed it, then lost interest somewhere through book two. But from the look of four and five, I really need to have another go with this series!
    --Nina @ Death Books and Tea

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  8. KimberlyMarch 21, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    I have the first book in this series. Great pick :)

    Here's my WOW pick.

    Kat
    Wit and Sin

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  9. Kai AgitoMarch 21, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    The book comes out May?! Oh man, I need to read City of Glass and Fallen Angels before this one comes out! Great pick :)

    Check out our WoW picks this week

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  10. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Hi there :) just popping in...
    Love it! Nice choice.

    :) Here is my choice...
    Waiting On Wednesday

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  11. Michelle ChewMarch 21, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Definitely this book! Anything by Cassandra Clare! I need to read City of Glass and Fallen Angels first!!!

    My WoW

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  12. JenniferMarch 21, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I am in love with that cover. It's the Jace and Clary I always imagined in my head. Though I need to catch up in this series because I haven't read all the books yet.

    Thanks for sharing :)

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  13. AmyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Love your pick! I have to say that Wednesday is my favorite day because I find so many great books to add to my shelf. And this one will definitely be added! Thank you for sharing! :)

    Here's mine:

    http://amylunderman.blogspot.com/2012/03/waiting-on-wednesday-15.html

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  14. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 21, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Never did read this series! Tried reading the Clockwork one, but didn't get into it. Hope you enjoy this one once it releases!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  15. Suzanne (Parabooklover)March 21, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I can't wait for this one. Great pick.

    My WoW

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  16. CarinaMarch 21, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    I haven't read CoFA yet (it's sitting on my shelf though), but I already pre-order a copy of CoLS already and can't wait to read both books together soon. Love this series! :)

    Carina
    Fictional Distraction

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  17. Mel@ThedailyprophecyMarch 21, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Still need to read the first book, haha.

    My pick:
    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/03/waiting-on-wednesday-7-anna-carey-once.html

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  18. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I love this cover and series. Fantastic! Please check out my Waiting on Wednesday!

    Anna @ Wandering Librarians

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  19. Kristin A.March 21, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I haven't read the Last Book yet but I know I need to before this comes out.

    My WoW@BloodSweatandBooks Or Check Out My International Giveaway

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  20. fakestephMarch 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    My reaction is EXACTLY the same! I'll keep reading them, because I want to know what happens, but I didn't enjoy the fourth one.

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  21. DarleneMarch 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    OMG! I don’t know how I have yet to make a WoW post including City of Lost Souls! I am so eager for it’s release, but I understand what you mean about being disappointed in the last book. I sort of feel as though the real plot of this story ended with City of Glass and could have probably just ended there, like this story is a little done. Let’s hope this book will reinstate my hope in the series! :D

    Darlene @ Leather Bound and Lovely

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  22. Freak-YA-tasticMarch 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I'm a huge fan of Cassandra Clare's books. I agree with you, this second trilogy with Clary and Jace is not as good as the first one, but the teasers are just... WOW! I don't know if you read them but I can't wait to read CoLS. Great pick! ;)

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  23. LunaMothMarch 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    i read the first book but couldnt get through the second, i dont know.. its just so.. bleh to me, i know some people adore it, and obviously you like it enough to want to read the newest one. and i hope you do like it and i hope its better than that last one.

    My WoW

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  24. Giselle @ Book Nerd CanadaMarch 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    LOVE Cassandra Clare!! And I can't wait until this comes out either! GREAT PICK!

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    Waiting on Wednesday

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