They go through many trials and tribulations as they run headfast towards danger. We might witness a few characters evolve or spiral out of control, but none of them are stagnant. In terms of character development, Chain of Iron has a lot to offer. Though there are many protagonists, the narrators are limited to Cordelia, James, and Lucie, enveloping the story in an aura of mystery. However, shocking reveals threaten to tear them apart, especially after knowing that James may be the killer.īeing the perfect sequel to Chain of Gold, this novel escapes from the middle novel curse that some of Clare’s other trilogies fell victim to. To top it all off, there is a serial killer in the midst, targeting Shadowhunters. Secrets are swirling in their ranks, and the Merry Thieves: James, Cordelia, Lucie, Matthew, Thomas, and Christopher work together to track down the killer. Meanwhile, Lucie Herondale, Cordelia’s best friend, has the ability to command the dead and desperately attempts to resurrect Grace’s dead brother, Jesse Blackthorn through necromancy.

James is in love with the mysterious Grace Blackthorn, while Cortana, Cordelia’s sword, burns her whenever she touches it. Cordelia Carstairs, the main protagonist, is set to marry the love of her life, James Herondale, although the marriage is a sham. In just 600 pages, Clare succeeds in transporting us to a dazzling and dangerous Edwardian London.Ĭhain of Iron is set 4 months after the events of its previous book - Chain of Gold. For all the Shadowhunters and fantasy fans out there, it’s that time of the year, where Cassandra Clare returns with the highly anticipated second instalment of the Last Hours series - Chain of Iron.

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