Book Review: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare

Book 2 of the Last Hours Trilogy

In book one of the Last Hours trilogy, Cordelia, James and the rest of the Merry Thieves have been on the trail of a killer who seems to be targeting Shadowhunters. Like all the books in this incredible world, death always seems to wait around the corner. For the chosen of an angelic being, the Shadowhunters barely catch a break.

In book 2 they continue trying to determine who is behind the murders of several Shadowhunters, and James and Lucie Herondale can’t seem to avoid their meddlesome grandfather.

As usual, Clare’s characters leap off the page and endear themselves to readers. With a vast cast of personalities, I always find at least one (but usually more) of the characters relatable, drawing me even deeper into the story and this world.

I could not put this book down and finished it in about 6 hours of reading time. On the odd occasion that real life demanded my attention, my thoughts continually drifted to the book and I couldn’t wait to get back between the pages.

The thing I love most about Clare’s books, more than the magic and excitement of the fantasy world she has built, is the relationships between the characters. I love the concept of Parabatai, but who wouldn’t want someone to always have their back, even unto death?
The friendships in these stories are also well written and explore and test the concept of friendship thoroughly and time and again Clare shows us how friends truly are the family we choose for ourselves.

Now, if you are a hopeless romantic, enjoy love triangles, or even enjoy slow-burn relationships, Clare’s stories have it all, with couples you can’t help but root for.
I feel like this book in the series really met all the requirements for me to give it a 5-star review so that’s what I’ve done. Now you should definitely read it and see what you think!