![]() James, while believing he is in love with Grace, agrees to marry Cordelia for just one year to save her reputation (Yes, 1900s Shadowhunters also held archaic views of women and their “reputations”). Chain of Iron begins with the marriage of James and Cordelia-a marriage of convince after Cordelia claimed to have spent the night with James in the last book because he needed an alibi. It’s very obvious that James is in love with Cordelia Carstairs, though the bracelet keeps him from truly understanding this. Clare’s biggest hold-over from Chain of Gold is the magical bracelet worn by James Herondale that makes him believe he is in love with Grace Blackthorn. While murder mystery is a Shadowhunter staple, the romantic complication of the series is something never before seen in a Shadowhunters novel. In this newest book, Cordelia Carstairs and the Merry Thieves are yet again up against a mysterious entity that threatens their lives in 1903 London. If you’re like me, you love a good literary family tree and Clare continues to deliver. ![]() Cassandra Clare continues to develop an ever-complex Shadowhunter history by bringing the audience into the lives of the relatives of characters from her other works. ![]() New time period, (semi) new place, new drama, and new characters populate the second installment of The Last Hours trilogy. The newest installment of the Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Chain of Iron, hits all of those notes that made the original series so popular. ![]()
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