Oops forgot to mark when I started this book! Thank gosh I and it on my trip to and from New York because it made for the perfect busy time! The beginning of the book was really slow to me. Just building up, filling in, and searching and searching. I don't believe the book need to be as long as it was. It was great though none the less and the little fillers were always somehow used to tie into something of the larger picture. It wasn't until they discovered where the Gold Cup was really hidden and went back to get it that I realized I'd seen the movie. The ending of the book though is way different from what I remember of the movie?! 
 There was so much action in the book that really kept it going. The suspense and story was always building and building and you were always learning something new about the characters. The world of the Shadowhunters is new to me and it was a lot to take in and understand. I really like the depth and creativity that went into writing about this "between world" that we live in though without knowing. 
 The characters....They could've used some work for me. Jace's attitude was understanding yet very annoying to me. I can't stand a character that hides his emotions and yet he flips everything on and off like a light switch at his will. Other people's opinions matter to Jace, but he feels as though he can't show that and comes off as a jerk. Clary I wish had been a stronger female role. She was one of the main characters and I felt as though she grew a lot as a person throughout the book yet not enough. I wish she had a stronger foot on the ground and would take control. I feel as though this is just the beginning though for Clary and she has a lot of room to grow still. Simon was awesome because everything he does he does with passion and love. The triangle was annoying in this first book (and gross at the end ha), and I really hope that everyone finds happiness. 
 Now let's go kick some Valentine ass.