Part of The Mortal Instruments, book 6
First published 2014
Clary watches her world crumble as her brother Sebastian Morgenstern wages war against the Shadowhunters. He wields the Infernal Cup to corrupt warriors into nightmarish creatures, building an army of Endarkened soldiers. Families split apart and lovers turn against each other as Sebastian's influence spreads. The Shadowhunters retreat behind the protective demon towers of Alicante in Idris, but even their stronghold cannot stop Sebastian's advance. With the Nephilim trapped and defenseless, demons roam free across the mundane world. When a shocking betrayal rocks the Shadowhunter community, Clary must flee with Jace, Isabelle, Simon, and Alec. Their escape leads them into the demon realms, territories no Shadowhunter has ever entered and from which humans never return. In this final confrontation between siblings, Clary will lose people she loves and sacrifice everything to save both worlds from Sebastian's darkness.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, sacrifice
Setting: Alicante, Idris, Mundane World, Demon Realms
Period: Contemporary
725 pages · Hardcover · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, violence