me at 1:20am after finishing this book 
 JACE... DID HE ACTUALLY JUST SAY THAT?!?! 
 He spent the entirety of the novel basically on his knees trying to win Clary over AND THEN HE DROPS THAT BOMB... my heart hysterically leaped with hope during those last few moments but no he let me down, Jace my heart dropped when you said that, HONESTLY THOUGH STOP DOING THIS. 
 I've read a lot of reviews and talked to people who've mentioned that they found the second installment in this series their least favourite. I on the other hand found this to be such a gripping and captivating sequel. Usually with sequels I find that they either lack the same level of excitement and plot drive but from the minute I opened this book to the moment I closed it, I was hooked. Perhaps I enjoyed this book because of all the drama that occurred, I've always been one to say "urgh, drama, who enjoys that" but I found it to be necessary within this story, you got to meet more of the characters and understand their motives and intentions and IT WAS NECESSARY FOR THE STORY. 
 (here's a little character section) - In the first book I found that in some of the characters there was a lacking of depth and development. I was so impressed with the characterization in the sequel LIKE THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED, I NEEDED THOSE DRAMA FILLED SCENES TO UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERS BETTER AND GAH they're all so wonderful. 
 Clary: has often been described to me as "annoying" and "frustrating" which I'll admit at times these descriptions perhaps do represent her but I feel like her determination and perseverance should also be commended. Her mom is in the hospital, her best friend is *insert spoiler here* and her life has basically changed over night. The fact that she's even willing to pull out bad ass swords and draw incredibly destructive runes MAKES ME SO PROUD AND HAPPY, YOU GO GIRL. Whilst she is a good friend and displays such a strong loyalty to those whom she cares for, SIMON... I JUST NO CLARY DON'T LEAD HIM ON LIKE THAT IF YOU'RE INDECISIVE, he's too precious. 
 Jace: both annoys me and emotionally distresses my heart. As mentioned before he PERSUADED ME ONTO HIS SIDE, I was fighting with him for Clary and I bloody poured out my heart and defended their relationship to my friends. By the middle of the book I was basically "I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE PLOT TWIST, THEY'RE MEANT TO BE" he bloody persuaded me that It would all work out AND THEN HE SAID WHAT HE SAID AND MAN GUYS... I've never felt so disappointed and heartbroken... you could literally feel his love for her and I just NO. ALSO his sarcastic ass is both comedic and frustrating, and GOD SAKE JACE GOD SAKE. 
 Simon: MY LITTLE BABY. Honestly, he is the epitome of a beautiful soul. HIS LOVE FOR CLARY BROKE ME. IT BROKE ME LADIES AND GENTLEMAN. I usually try and stay away from books with themes of unrequited love BECAUSE the "crush-ee" or in this case the "simon" usually have intense emotions that are always so realistic and heartbreaking. I can never really read the book without throwing agitated fits and crying over their predicament. His loyalty is such a wonderful characteristic of his and I just truly appreciate his face and hope he finds someone who will offer him the same amount of love soon (WHOEVER THAT IS BETTER TREAT HIM RIGHT BECAUSE BLOODY HELL HE DESERVES THE WORLD). 
 Alec: JHSBOFKBWOQB. That scene when Clary marks the fearless rune on his wrist and he nearly confessed his sexuality TO EVERYONE, made me smile and laugh and ALEC. He blushes in almost every scene with Magnus and it tears my heart in two, I hope that sometime soon in the story he can love freely and openly, because if it's already emotionally destroying GOD KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER WHEN HE'S ALL "mum, dad... I'm gay". 
 Magnus: "We're not dating," Alec said again. 
 "Oh?" Magnus said. "So you're just that friendly with everybody, is that it?" THIS QUOTE EMBODIES MAGNUS AND HIS SASSINESS AND HIS LOVELY FACE. 
 Valentine: can go piss off. 
 The Inquisitor: WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW. I CAN't EVEN BELIEVE SHE DID WHAT SHE DID HOLY CRAP NOOOOOOO MAKE HER COME BACK MAKE HER COME BACK. 
 Luke: can I hug you and frame your face on my wall, he's such a strong fatherly figure in the book and he has such a warm vibe and LUKE YOU'RE TRULY WONDERFUL. 
 GO READ THIS SERIES AND DIE WITH ME. 
 (also can someone go recommend Jace some hearing clinic... the inquisitor said something to him and HE DIDN'T BLOODY HEAR HER AND GOD SAKE JACE)