City of Ashes

Summary

«City of Ashes» is the second book in Cassandra Clare's series «The Mortal Instruments». In this installment, Clary Fray continues to explore the world of the Shadowhunters and faces new dangers. She learns that her mother is in a coma and tries to find a way to wake her. Meanwhile, Valentine Morgenstern, her father, is gathering an army of demons to destroy the Institute and seize power. Clary, Jace, and their friends must unite to stop him. Along the way, Clary discovers her unique abilities that could change the course of the battle. The book is filled with action, magic, and complex relationships between the characters.