"Shady secrets, illicit love, epic fantasy"
Cassandra Clare certainly knows how to write on an epic scale - following hot on the heels of Lady Midnight and Lord of Shadows, this third and final book in The Dark Artifice trilogy is a true beast of a book due to its wildly imaginative world, doggedly determined characters, and its sheer size and scope.
“There was blood on the Council dais, blood on the steps, blood on the walls…Later Emma would remember it as a sort of red mist”. Amidst this gory scene, Julian clutches Livvy Blackthorn, “resisting all efforts by the guards to lift her dead body away from him”. But, while death looks down upon them and Julian grieves, the Clave is on the brink of war and swift action must be taken if the Shadow World is to survive. To this end, Julian and Emma embark on a jeopardous journey to recover the Black Volume of the Dead, battling great peril alongside grappling with their forbidden love. And then the secrets they uncover in the Court risk destroying everything they value, and everyone they love.
The sense of urgency is dazzlingly evoked and swells to a suitably heart-pounding finale to this opulent love-and-justice-driven trilogy, with the many plot threads woven together in Clare’s typically extravagant style.
The Dark Artifices Trilogy is our Series of the Month - find out more.
Take a look at our Ambassador Book Buzz for The Dark Artifices.
| Suitable For: | |
| Other Genres: | |
| Recommendations: |
Fantastic book! I really, really enjoyed reading this whole series. It's exiting and dangerous and full of adventure and I highly recommend it.
I loved this book, I loved the whole series. Queen of Air and Darkness is unputdownable, this is because it's gripping, has a fast pace, it is incredibly exciting and the characters are fantastic. There is so much going on, it's hard to review because I don't want to give any spoilers.
It's a really long book, all of the series is but it doesn't actually take long to read because it's so good.... Read Full Review
Wow. That's the only word I can use to describe this book. After being a huge fan of "The Mortal Instruments" I admit I was a bit reluctant to love this series as much as the original series, but I have to say it has blown me away.
Wow, Thats the only word I can use to describe Queen of Air and Darkness. After being a huge fan of "The Mortal Instruments" I admit I was a bit reluctant to love this series as much as the original series, but I have to say it has blown me away. Cassandra Clare's ability to create such amazing worlds and stories you feel part of them.... Read Full Review
This was the perfect book for me. As a reader who really enjoys a blend of modern and history as well as lots of adventure and mystery this book really hit the spot. I could not put the book down and I read the entire series within a week.
This was the perfect book for me. As a reader who really enjoys a blend of modern and history as well as lots of adventure and mystery this book really hit the spot. I could not put the book down and I read the entire series within a week. The characters are mainly teens and contains some adult language and has lots of hidden meaning which are not suitable for small children. I would recommend this book to anyone fourteen or older.... Read Full Review
