I really liked this world, these characters, and this book. I liked that the story started right away, and there was action and adventure throughout. I saw the movie a while ago, but the book was still really good and I can't wait to start the next one. I like Cassandra Clare's writing for the most part, and I love that her characters are so sarcastic and funny. I'm not sure how I feel about (view spoiler)[ the ending with Jace and Clary "being siblings," even though I know that they're really not because I had that spoiled for me LOL. (hide spoiler)] 
 Overall, 3.5 stars, and I'm excited to read the next.