I wanted to refresh my memory on how I felt about it. I decided to reread my review for Chain of Gold before writing this one. And that he himself may be the killer they seek.īefore I start the actual review, can we talk about the gorgeous cover on this book? I think The Last Hours books have the prettiest covers of all Clare’s releases😍 All the while, each is keeping a shocking secret: Lucie, that she plans to raise Jesse from the dead Cordelia, that she has sworn a dangerous oath of loyalty to a mysterious power and James, that he is being drawn further each night into the dark web of his grandfather, the arch-demon Belial. Together with the Merry Thieves, Cordelia, James, and Lucie must follow the trail of the knife-wielding killer through the city’s most dangerous streets. And a serial murderer is targeting the Shadowhunters of London, killing under cover of darkness, then vanishing without a trace. Cortana burns Cordelia’s hand when she touches it, while her father has grown bitter and angry. James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible accident.

James and Cordelia’s marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia’s reputation. And she bears the sword Cortana, a legendary hero’s blade.īut the truth is far grimmer. She is about to be reunited with her beloved father. She has a new life in London with her best friend Lucie Herondale and James’s charming companions, the Merry Thieves. She’s engaged to marry James Herondale, the boy she has loved since childhood. This review will be spoiler free.Ĭordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. I really enjoyed Chain of Gold and was VERY excited for Chain of Iron. I definitely recommend reading my review for Chain of Gold first because it will tell you where this series fits into the Shadowhunter universe and give you some background. Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare is the sequel to Chain of Gold and a part of The Last Hours series.

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