Shatter Me Series Book 6: Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me Series Book 6

The explosive finale to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Shatter Me series.

Juliette Ferrars.

Ella Sommers.

Which is the truth and which is the lie?

Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong—between Ella and Juliette—blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control.

The day of reckoning for the Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51106833-imagine-me

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

The epic conclusion is here! For real this time. Did I get this book on the release date? Yes, I did. Did I finish it that same night? Yes, yes I did. Picked it up and I couldn't put it down. Been waiting too long for this book. Since the series was brought after book 3, it has been a freaking rollercoaster this series. Book four I was pretty upset with, book five redeemed itself, and now book six ties it all together and we get a book that was pretty worth it in the end. Lots going on in this book. It is the finale after all. Picking up right where book five left off, Ella/Juliette is dealing with the repercussions of her sister restoring her memories. Except, in Ella's case it is worse than it should be. I hate to give spoilers, but we finally come full circle. We see the end of the Reestablishment and the roles everyone plays. We some twists afters twists. Hope lost, then found. The happily ever after for Ella/Juliette and Aaron is one that is fought for every step of the way. A satisfying conclusion to a great series.  

CHECK OUT! From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“Action, adventure, sexiness, and angst! From Blood and Ash has it all and double that. So many feels and so many moments it made me cheer for the character. Read. This. Book! You'll be obsessed!”

- Tijan, New York Times bestselling author

From Blood and Ash, a captivating, sexy and action-packed high fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout, is available now!

If you love forbidden romance, this book is for you. If you love snark, this book is for you. If you love action and intrigue, edge of your seat moments and being caught off guard by what you’re reading, this book is for you. And if you’ve been missing . . . vampires in your life, this book is for you.

A Maiden…

Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers.

A Duty…

The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom…

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

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About Jennifer L. Armentrout #1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Border Jack Apollo. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins. She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over a hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.

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From Blood & Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

A Blood and Ash Novel Book 1

A Maiden...

Chosen from birth to user in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for he day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choices has never been hers.

A Duty...

The entire kingdom's future rests on Poppy's shoulders, something she's not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. he incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.

A Kingdom...

Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is risking once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs though violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52831200-from-blood-and-ash

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Incredible. Amazing. And just about a million other words. JLA has done it again. This time she took us somewhere new. A high fantasy novel that fits in perfectly with her other books but is so much more than that. Welcome to a world of gods and myths of all kinds. Wrapping some of my favorite lores into one. Then there is the romance between Poppy and Hawke. Just wow. There is just so much to this story. So many elements mixed together. So many parts of the story you don't realize exist until they smack you in the face. I could not put this book down. Poppy is the badass heroine we always look for in JLA's books and Hawke is the hot bad boy that we look for too. And for those who have read her other books and heard her say he is like Aiden, Roth, and Hunter wrapped into one...I get it. He for real is. This book was so much fun to read and was one I could not put down. I wanted to see how Poppy would fight her fate. If that was something she even wanted and if she would have the courage to do. I wanted to see the star-crossed love between her and Hawke. Knowing that they could not be together because of her destiny. But this is no simple story that is black and white. So many twists and turns and revelations that I did not see coming until it was too late. And even then, I wanted to see it all. It's so hard to put the right words into this book. But it is worth the read. Avoid spoilers. It's not worth it to ruin such a brilliant story. One that let me tell you is definitely not over in one book. I need more. Like ASAP.  It has adventure, magic, epic romance (seriously I can't get over the chemistry between Hawke and Poppy and who have no doubt become favorite characters of mine), danger, magical creatures, fantasy, gods and so much more. It has it all. Interesting characters and a mythology created by JLA that mixes so many of ones you know but with her own unique twists on every single one. I loved this book. And again, I cannot wait to read more!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Brooklyn Book 1: Brooklynaire by Sarina Bowen

Brooklyn Book 1

A sexy new standalone from USA Today bestseller Sarina Bowen.

You’d think a billion dollars, a professional hockey team and a six-bedroom mansion on the Promenade would satisfy a guy. You’d be wrong.

For seven years Rebecca has brightened my office with her wit and her smile. She manages both my hockey team and my sanity. I don’t know when I started waking in the night, craving her. All I know is that one whiff of her perfume ruins my concentration. And her laugh makes me hard.

When Rebecca gets hurt, I step in to help. It’s what friends do. But what friends don’t do is rip off each others’ clothes for a single, wild night together.

Now she’s avoiding me. She says we’re too different, and it can never happen again. So why can’t we keep our hands off each other?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35053870-brooklynaire

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

When Rebecca gets hurt she is surprised to see that Nate, her boss and long time friend steps up to be take care of her. Their relationship has always been strictly friends especially that she works for his company, but things start to change when Nate reveals that his feelings go beyond friendship and for the time Rebecca has to acknowledge that those feelings she put away long ago for Nate may be reciprocated way more than she could have ever known. Nate knows how he feels about Rebecca, but he has to find a way to convince her that taking a leap of faith on them and their future is worth the risk that comes with being in a relationship with the boss. Rebecca and Nate are such a great match and their chemistry off the charts. And throw in some hockey, well you got me hooked to the story. Especially when I learned there are books before this one and ones after it! Definitely going to be checking those out! 

British Bedmate by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland

From the New York Times Bestselling authors of Stuck-Up Suit and Mister Moneybags comes a sexy new standalone novel.

Dear Bridget,

I'm writing this letter because it's highly doubtful I'll ever garner the courage to say this to your face.

So, here goes.

We're totally wrong for each other. You're the proper single mum with a good head on your shoulders. I'm just the carefree British doctor passing through town and temporarily living in your converted garage until I head back to England.

But here's the thing... for some bloody reason, I can't stop thinking about you in very inappropriate ways.

I want you.

The only reason I'm even admitting all of this to you right now is because I don't believe it's one-sided. I notice your eyes when you look at me, too. And as crass as I appear when we're joking around about sex, my attraction to you is not a joke.

So, what's the purpose of this note? I guess it's a reminder that we're adults, that sex is healthy and natural, and that you can find me just through the door past the kitchen. More specifically, it's to let you know that I'm leaving said door cracked open from now on in case you'd like to visit me in the middle of the night sometime.

No questions asked.

Think about it.

Or don't.

Whatever you choose.

It's doubtful I'll even end up sliding this letter under your door anyway.

--Simon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42102239-british-bedmate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ZsBFifWEA7&rank=1

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

So I read this book in one sitting and I gotta tell you, I laughed so hard reading this book. The first chapter immediately hooks you in (and as I typed that I realized, no pun wasn't intended, and for those who pick it up, you will understand exactly what I mean). A sweet romance novel that follows Bridget and Simon as they fall in love. When they first meet, I don't even think you can call it a meet-cute. More like mortifying and embarrassing, but oh so freaking funny. Again, you gotta read that first chapter. You get drawn in immediately. Bridget is a widow who is raising her young son while working as a nurse. Simon is from England and is about to finish up his last residency in the US and thanks to a mutual friend, he ends up staying at Bridget's home. Sparks between them are immediate, yet both are too timid to pursue anything more than friendship. Bridget is afraid of letting one in after losing her husband. Especially if her son becomes too attached to Simon who plan to head home in a few months time. Meanwhile, Simon is used to just casual relationships, but spending time with Bridget and her son is making him reconsider what he wanted from life. Plenty of drama, complications, and lots and lots of romance. This book also had such great funny moments between Simon and Bridget. Their banter is hilarious and their story so sweet. Definitely a fun read for anyone looking for a romance story!

Black Dagger Brotherhood Series Book 18: The Sinner by J.R. Ward

Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 18

A sinner’s only hope is true love in this passionate new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.

Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong.

Fate anointed Butch O’Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male—or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication?

With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail...or was the prophecy wrong all along?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49874094-the-sinner

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

We've waited for the end of the war with the Omega and it has finally arrived. And it was definitely not what I expected! Awesome, awesome story. Starting with our main hero and heroine in this book Syn and Jo. I was looking forward to getting Syn's story. From what we had seen in previous books, especially Blood Truth, you knew there was a lot to this character. And boy was that the truth. Jo we have seen in the past. A reporter determined to chase down the paranormal, but just kept getting mind wiped by the Brothers, but we all knew she had a bigger connection than the Brothers knew! Syn and Jo's paths cross and they are just another couple you can't help but love in the BDB world. So many threads in this book. Syn and Jo were one, but then we had the end of the Omega war and a return of Devina. From previous books, you knew Devina was book and that she would ultimately lead to the next big bad in the series. And from what happened in The Sinner it will truly be something. And she surprised me quite a lot in this book (good and bad). Now the war. So many great Butch and V moments and their roles in the prophecy. And like expected there were a lot of twists and turns. Nothing too predictable, because not being able to guess the end is the best. And trust me you don't guess this ending. I was hooked beginning to end. And just so many great scenes. It's hard to pick favorites, but let me tell you I had quite a few. There are always ones that make me laugh my head off (Jolly Rancher!!). Just so hysterical. But two of my favorites, that actually made me cry were at the end. One involved Butch, V, and Lassiter (that crazy Fallen Angel is just the best and his book needs to come out now!). And the other with Wrath. Won't say specifically, but let's just say you will know it when you read it. Great, great book. And I cannot wait for the next books Ward has coming our way! 

A Mercy Thompson Novel Book 12: Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs

 A Mercy Thompson Novel Book 12

Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, faces a threat unlike any other in this thrilling entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman.

My only “superpowers” are that I turn into a thirty-five pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I’m going to need them.

Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill–until she locked her doors against them. They left behind their great castles and troves of magical artifacts. They abandoned their prisoners and their pets. Without the fae to mind them, those creatures who remained behind roamed freely through Underhill wreaking havoc. Only the deadliest survived.

Now one of those prisoners has escaped. It can look like anyone, any creature it chooses. But if it bites you, it controls you. It lives for chaos and destruction. It can make you do anything–even kill the person you love the most. Now it is here, in the Tri-Cities. In my territory.

It won’t, can’t, remain.

Not if I have anything to say about it. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44571368-smoke-bitten

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

I love this series. There is just always some new mythological creature that Mercy has to face and it is always so interesting. I like trying to figure it out and I was definitely surprised by our mystery creature when it was revealed in the end. This was probably a favorite of mine in the series. Plenty of Mercy and Adam moments and lot of interaction from some of my favorite characters. As a new monster threatens their home, they have to come together to figure out what it is before it leaves too much death in its wake. Meanwhile, Adam has his own struggles as a result of the destruction of the witches in the previous book. But Mercy doesn't give up on those she loves. And she will never give up on Adam. She'll fight for him and give him a reason to fight back his inner monster. Overall, great story and addition to the series. And as always, cannot wait for the next one! 

Endeavor Series Book 2: Starbreaker by Amanda Bouchet

Endeavor Book 2

THEY NEVER WANTED TO BE HEROES

Captain Tess Bailey and Shade Ganavan are still the galaxy's Most Wanted, and with revolution in the wind and the universe on the brink of catastrophic war, the situation couldn't be more desperate. Despite the Dark Watch scouring the known sectors for them, rebel leaders have handed the crew of the Endeavor a delicate and dangerous mission: break into Starbase 12 and free renowned scientist Reena Ahern. She's the only one who stands a chance of tipping the odds in their favor for the first time in decades.

BUT PULLING OFF THE IMPOSSIBLE IS WHAT THEY DO BEST

The clock is ticking. But as their attraction builds and secrets are revealed, Tess and Shade must decide if they trust each other enough to execute this impossible prison break. They could change the course of history, but they'll be risking everything... They'll just have to tackle one crisis at a tim

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52180777-starbreaker

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Loved being back in this world Amanda Bouchet created! I really enjoyed Nightchaser and I couldn't wait to read Tess and Shade's next adventure! And this one did not disappoint. Picking up where the last book left off, Tess and Shade are back and are beginning to trust one another again. Tess knows that Shade is sorry for his initial betrayal but she can't help but hold on to a small part that is still hurt by it. Shade knows he messed up, but he will do whatever it takes to prove to Tess that he is with her until the very end. They slowly find a way to forgive the best and look to their future. And as they do that they have an impossible mission to accomplish. Break into Starbase 12 and free some prisoners. The mission may be impossible but Tess and her team will take it on anyway. And if that wasn't enough to motivate them, there are quite a lot of surprises when it comes to Tess's uncle Nate. More than she even realized. It was a lot of fun diving back into this world. Who doesn't love space adventures, rebels, and a romance to swoon over? Definitely cannot wait for the next one! 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Crescent City Book 1: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

Crescent City Book 1

Bound by blood.

Tempted by desire.

Unleashed by destiny.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom—and the power of love.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44778083-house-of-earth-and-blood

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Incredible. Sarah J. Maas has created yet another series that I will forever be obsessed with. I absolutely adored this book. Another brilliant world of magic she created. One of the things I loved about this book was that it had so much different types of myth and magic in it. Seriously. You think of it, it was probably there. But she created a world where all these types lived together and even threw a contemporary modern twists to it, that I didn't think would occur until I read the first pages and was like wait what? But it worked. It really did. It's like throwing the world of magic into a modern day city and all of its tech. Just so cool. And once again she gives me characters that are so rich and you can't help but love them all. The story mostly follows Bryce and Hunt, but she does throw in a few other points of view like she is known to do (especially in Throne of Glass series). Bryce and Hunt are two souls that know pain and suffering and loss but fight through it every single day. And thrown together for a mission that brings all that pain to light. These kick ass heroes are quite the duo. Their epic romance and bond is one that you feel from the very first page. You watch as they interact with one another because they simply have to, but then it slowly (and I mean slowly) turns to respect and friendship, and later more when they realize that that looking at one another is like looking into a mirror. Beautiful story there. And that was just simply part of it. The other side fo the story is a bit of a murder mystery with so many twists and turns and throw in a lot of magic and magical creatures, you won't stop until you get to the end. I couldn't put it down and I couldn't wait to find out how all will be revealed. 800 pages of brilliance. This was an incredible first story to a series that I'm not sure where the next book will take us, but I know it will be interesting. I cannot wait for book two and revisit so many amazing characters and stories I know will come with it.

A Lake Howling Novel Book 7: Then Came You by Wendy Vella

A Lake Howling Novel Book 7

One night with her could never be enough

After a disastrous relationship ended in a broken heart for Noah Harris, he vows to stay a lone wolf. Lake Howling, Oregon is his home, where he runs his business and has friends and family, and is convinced that’s all he needs in his life, or at least he thought that was all he needed until he walked into that bar.

The night he met Lani Sullivan was a meeting of two lonely souls seeking comfort in each other – a spectacular single night to remember. But that plan is upended when she turns up in his home town, secretive, withdrawn and trying hard to hide who she really is. And it doesn’t take long for Noah to want to know why. 

Dare she take a chance on love to keep her safe?

She’s been running for years and has no plans to stop. Lani once had it all: money, friends and family, but that all changed when someone tried to kill her, and now she’s alone and on the run and planning on keeping it that way… or she was until the night she meets Noah Harris.

Sexy, sweet, and a man that makes her heartache, he’s sinfully dangerous to her survival, and peace of mind. Taking a job in his town was foolish, but getting to know him and his people is doubly so. Soon Lani wants more and begins to dream about a life here with Noah. Can she take a chance or will her secrets destroy them both?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50405518-then-came-you

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Every time I read one of a Lake Howling Book or Ryker Falls book, I always think I wish these places were real and I wish these characters were real. If you've read them, I'm sure you think the same. Absolutely adored this book. Noah and Lani's story was just so good. It may have reached to one of my favorites. (It's hard to pick!) But I loved each of these characters and their personal stories. Lani has been on the run for a while. Constantly moving, she never stays in one place for very long. Then she meets Noah and the sparks between them fly. After one night, she is on the move again. Little does she know that the town she wanders to is Lake Howling. Where Noah is actually from. She knows staying in Lake Howling isn't a good idea. Sooner or later she will have to run. Yet, the people who live there are hard to ignore. They are open and for the first time Lani feels...safe. Especially when she is with Noah. But that just gives her more reason to want to leave. Meanwhile, Noah is shocked to see Lani again, but secretly can't help but feel glad, because of the connection he feels with her. But as all his friends like to point out, he hasn't really been living after his last real relationship. There is more to the story than anyone knows. And maybe Lani is the one to help Noah push past it all and move on. As always there is a beautiful love story and epic romance, and a little adventure and danger mixed in. I loved being back in Lake Howling and seeing familiar faces and the changes in their lives as the series goes on. Loved this book! And as always love this series.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Hours Book 1: Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare

The Last Hours Book 1

Chain of Gold is the first novel in a new trilogy that stars the Shadowhunters of Edwardian London.

Welcome to Edwardian London, a time of electric lights and long shadows, the celebration of artistic beauty and the wild pursuit of pleasure, with demons waiting in the dark. For years there has been peace in the Shadowhunter world. James and Lucie Herondale, children of the famous Will and Tessa, have grown up in an idyll with their loving friends and family, listening to stories of good defeating evil and love conquering all. But everything changes when the Blackthorn and Carstairs families come to London…and so does a remorseless and inescapable plague.

James Herondale longs for a great love, and thinks he has found it in the beautiful, mysterious Grace Blackthorn. Cordelia Carstairs is desperate to become a hero, save her family from ruin, and keep her secret love for James hidden. When disaster strikes the Shadowhunters, James, Cordelia and their friends are plunged into a wild adventure which will reveal dark and incredible powers, and the true cruel price of being a hero…and falling in love.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17699853-chain-of-gold

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

All I can say is finally! Feels like I have been waiting forever for this book. But then again it always feels like that with Cassandra Clare's books. The Shadowhunter world is big and every book is just so good. These books both bring equal amount of pain and joy. Joy because the stories are fantastic. The characters, the world, just literally everything. But pain because you know the book will cut you emotionally and that there will be cliffhangers and moments where you want your characters to see what you see but you know they cannot and that they won't discover the truth until a later time. And the fact that you want them to be happy but one is rarely happy by the end of the first book. Not with the promise of more to follow. I always find myself wanting to skip and find their happily ever afters. 

I loved Chain of Gold. It brought me back to a time of some of my favorite characters and introduced us to ones that we only heard briefly about because so many books take place way after their time. It was great to meet James, Cordelia, Lucie, and so many others. They face a new threat this time around. A new threat of demons that bring a lot more complications. Death and destruction is all they leave in their wake and it is up to this next generation of Shadowhunters to stop them. So many twists and turns and revelations. And as we know with these books you are never just following one person. Each character is going through something and you want to follow every single one in these moments to see what will happen. I cannot say much without spoilers and let me tell you this is one book not to be spoiled. I cannot wait for the next one!!!