Summary-

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare is the fifth novel in the Shadowhunter Chronicles, a thrilling urban fantasy series that delves into the perilous aftermath of love, loyalty, and betrayal among Shadowhunters. In this part, Clary Fray and friends are threatened with a new enemy as the dark warlock, Sebastian Morgenstern, has come back, and he is set on bringing destruction and chaos. Clary is having a world that is full of danger to traverse as she battles to rescue Jace since Jace is now under the power of Sebastian. As Clary and her friends get deeper into the plans of Sebastian, they learn devastating facts about his abilities and his distorted relationship with their existence. Meanwhile, she struggles with her own conflicted emotions for Jace, in addition to the decisions she has to make in order to end Sebastian's terror. City of Lost Souls is full of tension, intense emotions, and action at very high stakes as the characters are put under extreme pressure. The friendships between Clary, Jace, and their friends are pushed to the limit in unexpected ways, making this book an exciting combination of romance, betrayal, and dark fantasy. With its gripping plot and emotional intensity, City of Lost Souls hooks readers and keeps them wanting to know what happens next in the series.