"Shady secrets, illicit love, epic fantasy"
Cassandra Clare certainly knows how to write on an epic scale - following hot on the heels of Lady Midnight and Lord of Shadows, this third and final book in The Dark Artifice trilogy is a true beast of a book due to its wildly imaginative world, doggedly determined characters, and its sheer size and scope.
“There was blood on the Council dais, blood on the steps, blood on the walls…Later Emma would remember it as a sort of red mist”. Amidst this gory scene, Julian clutches Livvy Blackthorn, “resisting all efforts by the guards to lift her dead body away from him”. But, while death looks down upon them and Julian grieves, the Clave is on the brink of war and swift action must be taken if the Shadow World is to survive. To this end, Julian and Emma embark on a jeopardous journey to recover the Black Volume of the Dead, battling great peril alongside grappling with their forbidden love. And then the secrets they uncover in the Court risk destroying everything they value, and everyone they love.
The sense of urgency is dazzlingly evoked and swells to a suitably heart-pounding finale to this opulent love-and-justice-driven trilogy, with the many plot threads woven together in Clare’s typically extravagant style.
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Fantastic book! I really, really enjoyed reading this whole series. It's exiting and dangerous and full of adventure and I highly recommend it.
I loved this book, I loved the whole series. Queen of Air and Darkness is unputdownable, this is because it's gripping, has a fast pace, it is incredibly exciting and the characters are fantastic. There is so much going on, it's hard to review because I don't want to give any spoilers.
It's a really long book, all of the series is but it doesn't actually take long to read because it's so good.... Read Full Review
Wow. That's the only word I can use to describe this book. After being a huge fan of "The Mortal Instruments" I admit I was a bit reluctant to love this series as much as the original series, but I have to say it has blown me away.
Wow, Thats the only word I can use to describe Queen of Air and Darkness. After being a huge fan of "The Mortal Instruments" I admit I was a bit reluctant to love this series as much as the original series, but I have to say it has blown me away. Cassandra Clare's ability to create such amazing worlds and stories you feel part of them.... Read Full Review
This was the perfect book for me. As a reader who really enjoys a blend of modern and history as well as lots of adventure and mystery this book really hit the spot. I could not put the book down and I read the entire series within a week.
This was the perfect book for me. As a reader who really enjoys a blend of modern and history as well as lots of adventure and mystery this book really hit the spot. I could not put the book down and I read the entire series within a week. The characters are mainly teens and contains some adult language and has lots of hidden meaning which are not suitable for small children. I would recommend this book to anyone fourteen or older.... Read Full Review
Forbidden love, danger and vengeance . . . Read the final book in the Dark Artifices series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of fantasy, Cassandra Clare, in a stunning new anniversary edition.
This luxurious hardback collector's edition of the international bestseller includes new bonus material, and an exclusive introduction from the author. This is the perfect series for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, Alexandra Bracken and existing fans of the Shadowhunter novels.
DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING WORLD OF THE SHADOWHUNTERS.
What if damnation is the price of true love? Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the disease that is destroying the race of warlocks.
Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead. What they find in the Courts is a secret that may tear the Shadow World asunder and open a dark path into a future they could never have imagined. Caught in a race against time, Emma and Julian must save the world of Shadowhunters before the deadly power of the parabatai curse destroys them and everyone they love.
A story of forbidden love, danger and vengeance, from the Queen of Fantasy
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Queen of Air and Darkness and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Queen of Air and Darkness features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for Young Adults, Books of the Month, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels
Queen of Air and Darkness is available in Hardback, Paperback
Queen of Air and Darkness was written by Cassandra Clare and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
Queen of Air and Darkness has 896 pages
Yes it is part of The Dark Artifices series
£15.29
