Okay, so while I was reading this, I kept thinking of all the wonderful things I wanted to say about this book. And then I got sucked right in, and forgot about telling you all about them. So I'll give you the Cliffs notes version. 
 While the story is new, the characters are reminiscent of the previous books. Am I complaining? No! Because I didn't get enough of Jace and Clary, or Tessa and Will/Jem! I am jumping aboard the teen angst train! But this is a heads up for anyone who is expecting something different. 
 Speaking of my other favorite couples, it was especially nice to have a glimpse into what they've been up to for the past five years. Obviously, though, it's Emma and Julian who take center stage. A whole new tangle of forbidden love. I seriously can't wait to see how it works out in the end. (I have faith that they will end up together. I will accept nothing less.) 
 There was really only one chapter that I have a beef with. Towards the end, there is the grand reveal about who the villain is. It felt like an info dump to me. I would have preferred to have a few more of those clues dropped along the way, rather than a ton of new information at the last possible minute.