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Synopsis
Shadowhunters and demons square off for the final showdown in the spellbinding, seductive conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series—now with a gorgeous new cover, a map, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! City of Heavenly Fire is a Shadowhunters novel. Darkness has descended on the Shadowhunter world. Chaos and destruction overwhelm the Nephilim as Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends band together to fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary’s own brother. Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. Bearing the Infernal Cup, he transforms Shadowhunters into creatures of nightmare, tearing apart families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell. Nothing in this world can defeat Sebastian—but if they journey to the realm of demons, they just might have a chance… Lives will be lost, love sacrificed, and the whole world will change. Who will survive the explosive sixth and final installment of the Mortal Instruments series?
Is City of Heavenly Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA urban fantasy finale features intense battle sequences, demon warfare, and systematic violence as the heroes fight to stop a villain turning Shadowhunters into dark creatures. Romantic relationships include kissing and making out with fade-to-black intimacy, and characters face morally complex choices with deadly stakes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be riveted by the epic final battle between Shadowhunters and demons, with beloved characters risking everything to save their world.