** spoiler alert ** 
 This book was so much fun! It moved quickly, kept me interested and guessing, and most importantly, it made me want to continue reading the series. 
 I couldn't help but notice the similarities to Harry Potter though. Instead of Voldemort and the Deatheaters trying to wipe out the mudbloods, it was Valentine and the Circle trying to wipe out the Downworlders. It was definitely geared to and an older audience, however. There was a certain amount of sexual tension. 
 Lets talk about that sexual tension, shall we? I had been rooting for Jace, so when I found out that he is Clary's brother, I was a little put off. I didn't like that twist in Star Wars. I don't like it now. There was even Simon's reference to Princess Leia and Han Solo's romance, which I suppose should have been a clue. I really hope Simon's character becomes a little more appealing before the inevitable romance sparks up.