3.5 stars 
 I actually finished this book a few days ago, but I've been mulling it over, trying to decide how I feel about it. Yes, I enjoyed it. Quite a bit, considering nothing really happened. I was halfway through the book before I said "Huh?" There had been zero action, which is a very different approach than from Clockwork Angel or the Mortal Instruments series. It is entirely character driven, which almost snuck up on me, it was so subtle. Maybe you're wondering how Clare managed to fill an entire (and long) book with very little momentum, but she did spend a large portion of time building on the love triangle between Tessa, Jem and Will. 
 Do I really need to say that the love triangles are overdone? Is it every woman's dream to have multiple men head over heels for them? Because I think most would be happy with just one. No matter how this romance ends up, there will always be a loser. Just to add complication to the matter, both guys are completely great. I don't know about you, but I like a little bit more black and white in my romance, and a little less grey. 
 I have always really enjoyed Cassandra Clare's writing. It's smooth, and beautiful, and I find myself easily melting into the world she has created. That is the saving grace for this book. I did, however, find repetition in her visuals, which became irritating. I may have actually kept score for the number of times Tessa describes being close enough to Will (or Jem) to feel the heat coming off his body, or his breath on her cheek. 
 At this point, I haven't had a whole lot of positive things to say about this book, but I still find myself getting terribly excited! I am genuinely anticipating Clockwork Princess, as well City of Lost Souls. Did anyone else see an important crossover revealed? Yay! 
 So I'll finish this up by saying that yes, I do recommend the book, but my recommendation comes with a warning: Be prepared for a middle book.