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  • Chain of Thorns

  • The Last Hours, Book 3
  • By: Cassandra Clare
  • Narrated by: Finty Williams
  • Length: 29 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (714 ratings)

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Chain of Thorns

By: Cassandra Clare
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Publisher's summary

James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this “fiendishly romantic” (Kirkus Reviews) conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.

Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.

After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.

Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie’s grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. Cordelia longs to protect James but is torn between a love for James she has long believed hopeless, and the possibility of a new life with Matthew. Nor can her friends help—ripped apart by their own secrets, they seem destined to face what is coming alone.

For time is short, and Belial’s plan is about to crash into the Shadowhunters of London like a deadly wave, one that will separate Cordelia, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves from help of any kind. Left alone in a shadowy London, they must face Belial’s deadly army. If Cordelia and her friends are going to save their city—and their families—they will have to muster their courage, swallow their pride, and trust one another again. For if they fail, they may lose everything—even their souls.

©2023 Cassandra Clare (P)2023 Simon & Schuster Audio

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Loved it.

As always, CC has written a novel that I couldn’t put down, complete with mystery, passion, friendships to aspire to, and so much more.

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Was everything I hoped it to be

I have been waiting for this final book to the series and it was everything I hoped it would be! Great story, great finish. Well done

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10 stars!

I couldn't stop listening, you won't be disappointed!! I just wish another book ready to load, I love all of Cassandra Clare books!!!

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I couldn't "put it down"

I really loved how even though written in another time and place, you feel like you are there when you read the books in each of the series. how she brings together all of the stories, how she leaves you wondering what she will write next. Johnathan shadow hunter and David the silent, perhaps? Or will she go forward in time again?

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Beautiful

I have listened and read almost all of the actual timelines of narrative stories told of the shadow hunters. I’m saying this even with this trilogy I have fallen in love yet again beauty of courage love and duty keeps us coming back for more thank you Cassandra C

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Worth The Wait

Very fitting final end to the series! Loved the storyline, loved the love, and loved the narrator yet again.

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Amazing end to the trilogy!

I loved this whole trilogy (along with all the other Shadowhunter books), and this one wrapped everything up so wonderfully. The series showed all the characters developing so fully, which was very satisfying. Though there were some heart-aching moments in this book, it was overall very rewarding. All the characters we’ve fallen in love with as readers and listeners tug at our hearts some more! Overall, a great ending to a great story.

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Another great book by Cassandra Clare!

I’ve listened to all of Cassandra Clare’s books in sequence, however, I accidentally listened to Chain of Thorns out of order before Chain of Iron. I found it great as a stand-alone book as well as one from a series point of view. I had listened to Chain of Gold previously so I did have some base for the story but I found it easy to follow even though I missed the book right before.

I feel like there were a lot of sub-stories that needed closure, Clare was able to pull off a satisfying windup to the series by giving each character a gratifying ending.

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Excellent series finale!

Tears, oh the tears! This finel book fulfilled & satisfied the closure I needed from this story. Although the bad guy ending was predictable, the bad girl one was clever. It pieces the other spin-off series well, too.
As usual, Finty did an excellent job with the narration.

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epic ending! It was perfect!!

the narrator really brings the characters to life! I loved this series! !!! !!!

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