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City of Lost Souls

by Cassandra Clare · The Mortal Instruments #5

2012 · 535 pages · Simon and Schuster

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💬 Mentioned in 6+ Reddit threads

📖 573k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 5 of an ongoing series (5 published)

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About this book

When a dark magic binds Jace to his evil brother Sebastian, Clary faces an impossible choice: save the boy she loves, or stop a threat that could destroy them all. With the stakes higher than ever—and Jace's very soul hanging in the balance—Clary must navigate a dangerous game of alliances with Seelies, demons, and the Iron Sisters while grappling with a heartbreaking question: can she still trust the person Jace has become? This gripping installment plunges the Shadowhunters into their darkest hour yet, where love and loyalty are tested against the price of survival.

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