"'It is because you understand my music.' " Jem looked down at his own hand, curled loosely on his knee. "People still use the expression 'zhi yin' to mean 'close friends' or 'soul mates,' but what it really means is 'understanding music.' " He reached up and took her hand. "When I played, you saw what I saw. You understand my music."" 
 "All my life, since I came to the Institute, you were the mirror of my soul. I saw the good in me in you. In your eyes alone I found grace. When you are gone from me, who will see me like that?" 
 He paused at the door. "I shall see you on Blackfriars Bridge, Tessa." 
 And he was gone." 
 I cant believe this series is over!!! I have been anticipating this book for soooo long now, yet I was totally terrified to read it. Its a total emotional rollercoaster and definitely one of the most heartbreaking books I have ever read. I cried a number of times whilst reading it and if you love any one the characters, then its impossible not to. 
 Its really hard to talk about this book without spoiling it, but I'll try... 
 Jem has always been my favourite character, not just from this series but out of all the characters I have ever read, and I fell in love with him even more in this book, which I didnt think was possible! He is soo sweet, adorable, selfless and the loveliest person EVER! I dont see how anyone could not love him, or love him less than Will. Jem is perfection <3 I felt so sorry for him and wanted to hug him so bad. His condition is getting worse and Mortmain has takn all the yin fen. Poor guy :'( He goes through a lot of shit in this book but handles everything so well. His love for Tessa is beautiful and their scenes together made me melt and cry from both happiness and sadness. 
 I have had mixed feelings about Will in the past, but I did quite like him in this book. I was still strictly Team Jem, but Will had his moments and I can see why people like him. He was much more likeable now that he wasnt being an asshole and it was good to see the real Will. He's quite funny and very caring. He loves Tessa so much, but was willing to give her up for Jem's sake which I really admire about him. His love for them both is what made me love him and I felt really bad for him at one point where he had to make a very tough choice between them. 
 At the end of CP, I was kind of pissed at Tessa because she seemed like she wasnt pleased with her engagement to Jem. However, I liked her again in this book and in this you can really see that she loves both Will and Jem equally and there is no easy way out for her. I understood her better in this book and could feel how torn she was. She is a very strong and intelligent character who can take care of herself and she does some really cool things in this book, rather than letting the shadowhunters save her. 
 I really liked where Cecily and Gabirel, and Sophie and Gideon's stories went. Both pairings are very interesting and have great chemistry. While the central love triangle takes the focus, it was good to read other lovestories within the book, which actually seemed like they might get a happy ending. They made the story even more interesting and during the hardest times in the book, they gave you something to be happy about. The Lightwoods develop a lot, particularly Gabriel and if you hated him before, you may not after this :) Charlotte was amazing and I really love how strong she is. She is still having trouble keeping the institute and people seem to be turning against her, but she still fights and is a wonderful rolemodel. Henry was adorable and he too gets his moment to shine. 
 The love triangle is a very painful one in this book and i certainly couldnt see a good way out of this. Cassie has done a phenomenal job writing it and making it seem very natural between all three characters. I think she handled the relationships between Jem and Will, Jem and Tessa and Will and Tessa very well. Their relationships are unique and each one has been written so well that you cant help but want them all to work out somehow. Cassie has somehow managed to write an ending which should satisfy both Jem and Will fans. But, no matter which team you are one, there is a fair amount of suffering and this book will rip your heart out. The ending is best described as bittersweet and although, the last 100 pages killed me, the epiloque made me happy again and it was beautifully written. There was a lot going on in the series and I think Cassie wrapped everything up very nicely and gives closure to her fans. All the mysteries and links to TMI are solved and one in particular made me really anxious for COHF. Finally, it was heartbreaking, but an amazing conclusion to one of my favourite series ever! I'll really miss these characters..... 
 TEAM JEM <3