Young adult · Urban fantasy
City of Ashes
In the second Mortal Instruments book, Clary, now part of the Shadowhunter world, deals with Valentine's schemes and with the attraction between her and Jace.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2008
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 411
- Format
- Book 2 of 6 in The Mortal Instruments
Read this if you finished City of Bones and want the next instalment.
Skip this if you have not read the first book, as it follows on directly.
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Quick answers about City of Ashes
- What is City of Ashes about?
- In the second Mortal Instruments book, Clary, now part of the Shadowhunter world, deals with Valentine's schemes and with the attraction between her and Jace.
- Who should read City of Ashes?
- Read it if you finished City of Bones and want the next instalment. Skip it if you have not read the first book, as it follows on directly.
- How long and how fast is City of Ashes?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 411 pages, first published in 2008.
- Does City of Ashes have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence.
- Can I borrow City of Ashes for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends City of Ashes; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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