I sincerely do not know the reason this book didn't convince me the first time I read it. I mean, you just have to say Jace and I'll be melted on the floor in seconds. (Jace *swoons*) 
 And the funny thing is, I like Clary just as much. She's strong, and smart, and funny, and sweet, and stubborn, and shy, and so incredibly lovely that if I could, I would spend the day reading about her and Jace. (And Simon, Isabelle and Alec too. And all the others, too.) 
 Also, whereas the first time I read City of Bones Alec was such a confusing character for me that I decided not to think about him too much, I find myself full of sympathy and affection for him. (BTW, he's soo cute!) 
 I can't believe City of Fallen Angels will be out in just, what, a week? 
 Gimme gimme NOW.