The Last Hours Book 3: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare

Last Hours Book 3

James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.

Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.

After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.

Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie’s grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. Cordelia longs to protect James but is torn between a love for James she has long believed hopeless, and the possibility of a new life with Matthew. Nor can her friends help—ripped apart by their own secrets, they seem destined to face what is coming alone.

For time is short, and Belial’s plan is about to crash into the Shadowhunters of London like a deadly wave, one that will separate Cordelia, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves from help of any kind. Left alone in a shadowy London, they must face Belial’s deadly army. If Cordelia and her friends are going to save their city—and their families—they will have to muster their courage, swallow their pride, and trust one another again. For if they fail, they may lose everything—even their souls.

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

After such a long wait and some brutal cliffhangers, we have finally made it to the final book of the Last Hours series, and wow! So much going on in this book and a rollercoaster of emotions. You'll laugh and cry and just everything in between. Definitely worth the long wait. We pick up where the last book left off and things are both good and bad for our heroes. Truths were revealed in the last book, but everyone is spread out and there is just so much left unsaid. But everyone will get their chance sooner or later to say their piece. To make their last stands. To work together to defeat Belial once and for all. It won't be easy, they'll have their victories and heartbreaking defeats. I won't say too much because this is one book you don't want to be spoiled on. I adored this story as I always do with the Shadowhunter world. Cassandra Clare knows how to break your heart while also keep you hooked on the story and these incredible characters. Everything comes together and so many loose ends are tied. There is a ton of action, lots of romance between favorite couples, and just so much more. You don't want to miss this story. And I can't wait for the next series in this world! It's one of my favorite worlds to be in.