City of Fallen Angels: The Mortal Instruments, Book 4 by Cassandra Clare
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Summary
Trust is dangerous, and to love is to destroy. Plunge into the fourth installment in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly). The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And-most importantly of all-she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary's best friend, Simon, can't help her-his mother just found out that he's a vampire, and now he's homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace. The stakes are higher than ever in the #1 New York Times bestselling fourth installment of the Mortal Instruments series.
Initially, the author originally planned for this series to only consist of three books. So, for those of us who read "City of Glass" a couple of years ago, we probably assumed it was the final installment in "The Mortal Instruments" series. Personally, I found the first three books to be fantastic, but my expectations for the fourth book weren't very high. I mean, with Valentine and Sebastian dead, how captivating can the story really be? However, just like "Clockwork Angel," Cassandra Clare never fails to impress me. She continues to deliver an engaging storyline. It's important to note that this book is not the conclusion of the series, so we'll have to be patient for the remaining installments.
Now, let's talk about the narrators. In my opinion, they are absolutely awful! The narrator for "City of Ashes" and "City of Glass" did an amazing job, so I don't understand why they decided to switch narrators. If you look up the new narrators, you'll see that they chose two attractive individuals who resemble Clary and Simon. Frankly, that doesn't even matter in the slightest! This is an audiobook, not a movie. Despite my disappointment with the narrators, I still highly recommend purchasing the book. By the way, all my stars go to the book itself.
Let me start by expressing my absolute love for this book series. Personally, I believe Cassandra Clare is an incredibly talented writer who infuses her books with an abundance of passion and adventure. However, I must admit that I was thoroughly disappointed with the audio narration of this particular installment. The male narrator, unfortunately, had a tendency to mumble so much that I found it incredibly challenging to comprehend half of what he was saying, even when I cranked up the volume to a staggering 45 in my car. Furthermore, both narrators failed miserably in their attempts to differentiate between characters' voices, making it incredibly perplexing to discern who was speaking at any given moment. After struggling through the first chapter, I ultimately gave up and moved on to another book. I honestly cannot fathom what the publisher was thinking by not sticking with the original narrators, Natalie Moore or Ari Graynor, both of whom would have undeniably been a significant improvement.
Ms. Clare once again delivers a captivating addition to her Mortal Instruments series with "City of Fallen Angels". As a fan, I eagerly awaited the release of this book and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The ongoing conflict between the shadowhunters and downworlders left me yearning to know what happens next. However, while the story itself was outstanding, I must deduct a star due to the narrators. The male narrator was enjoyable, but the female narrator fell short for me. Her delivery felt lacking in emotion, almost like a young child reading from a textbook. Additionally, I would have preferred if the male and female narrators were utilized more as distinct characters rather than having them read opposite genders. I plan on reaching out to Cassandra Clare to express my hope for a stronger female voice in the next installment.
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