City Of Ashes (Book 2 Of Mortal Instruments)

Description:
This is the second book in the bestselling urban fantasy trilogy, 'The Mortal Instruments'.With her mother in a coma and her father hell-bent on destroying the world, Clary is dragged deeper into New York's terrifying underworld of werewolves, demons and the mysterious Shadowhunters. Discovering the truth about her past was only the beginning, now Clary must save the world from her own father - the rogue Shadowhunter Valentine. With two of the Mortal Instruments at his command, Valentine is assembling an army of demons to wage war on the council of Shadowhunters and destroy them once and for all. As the battle begins, Clary must face her darkest fears - and come to terms with her feelings for a boy she wishes wasn't her brother.

Review:
'* 'Funny, dark, and sexy... Cassie's writing makes my toes curl with envy.' Holly Black, author of The Spiderwick Chronicles'

Author Biography:
Cassandra Clare lives in Brooklyn. She has worked as an entertainment journalist for The Hollywood Reporter, has published several short stories and is the author of the popular internet parody The Very Secret Diaries.