I re-read this one to refresh my memory of what happened before I read City of Heavenly Fire and I am definitely glad that I did, there was a looot I had no memory of at all. Like, entire characters? Maia and Jordan, who?? I think that's probably a sign that the ensemble cast is slightly too big in this series, if there are major characters that I didn't even remember. 
 City of Lost Souls is much much better than the other books in The Mortal Instruments series, but still not as good as any in The Infernal Devices. Watching a writer develop is fun, but I kinda just want her to have written the rest of the series like this! Lots of repetitive phrases and actions, slightly too long, but all in all an engaging read. As much as I hate my addiction to Clare's writing, I can't wait to read City of Heavenly Fire to say goodbye to some of my favourite characters- and I swear if Malec do not get their shit together I will burn this world to the ground.