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Apr 22, 2018faithmurri99 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
After the literary trainwreck of City of Fallen Angels, I had no expectations for this book, but my stubbornness kept me from not reading the next installment. I've never been more happy with how annoying I am. City of Lost Souls is just what a good YA dark fantasy book ought to be. The engaging plot, the twists and turns, the multiple perspectives, gave this book what its predecessor lacked: substance. Every character was actively advancing the plot in one way or another, steadily without a rushed climax. While some of the plot twists were obvious, it didn't feel like the author was dumbing down the reader, rather I felt more like a detective who had successfully solved the mystery. The unexpected twists were even more welcome then. I am eager to finish the series and move onto the stories that follow, as the world of Shadowhunters is full of wonders.