We are all the Pieces of what we Remember

Major spoilers ahead not only for City of Heavenly Fire but also for Clockwork Princess!

Another well-loved series off my "To-read List." Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments was one hell of a ride. It made me laugh, cry, love, hate, and feel joy and grief. After finishing City of Heavenly Fire, I am having mixed feelings. I feel glad because by the angel, finally it's over! At the same time, I also feel a little depressed because it was such a great series; what do I read now? LoL. Fortunately, I did not break down like what happened after I read Clockwork Princess a year ago. I was actually trying to control my feelings and emotions because I couldn't afford to cry so much. I just underwent a Lasik Procedure so I couldn't really stress my eyes. Still, after getting my hands on CoHF, I eagerly devoured it in less than two days. Oh my poor eyes, I am so sorry. LoL.

Weapons, when they break and are mended, can be stronger at the mended places. 

Perhaps hearts are the same. - Jace Herondale

Actually, this is not a review. More like just random things and feelings that I wanted to share through this blog. Anyway, I am not really sure how I would express my feelings for the whole series. I also do not have much comment about it. The only thing that I could say is "I love it." Well, not as much as I love the Infernal Devices but it's like it paved the way for me to love the prequel so it has a special place in my heart. 

Ghosts are memories, and we carry them 

because those we love do not leave the world. - Zachariah

It's been a year since I've read Clockwork Princess but the moment Brother Zachariah was mentioned I was like, "oh my beloved Jem, I miss you so much." Actually, whenever a passage has Brother Zachariah and someone is talking about him or about his past my tears would just run down. Which is inconvenient because I have to get a tissue and wipe them because I couldn't freaking read! I also loved it when Magnus said that a "ghost" protected the London Institute and I was teary-eyed because it was Jessamine! And then when they mention Tessa I feel so excited. And it was like a bonus from the Infernal Devices because I learned how Brother Zachariah was healed and able to leave the Brotherhood. And I saw him again in action during the Dark War! And then he and Tessa attended Luke and Jocelyn's wedding and then he was reunited with Church, and Tessa was able to meet Clary and gave her the Herondale ring. Oh my lovely Jem, you are happy now aren't you? And... Ooopps... sorry I've just remembered this is about the Mortal Instruments. LoL. Anyway, I think I would be seeing Jem and Tessa again in the Dark Artifices since they said that they would be going to Los Angeles. Yey again!

When I was a Silent Brother, my loves and losses were muted slightly, like music heard from a distance, true in tune but muffled. Now- now it has all come upon me at once. 

I am bowed under it. I must be stronger before I can see her. - Zachariah

 

Back to business. I feel really sad for Jonathan Morgenstern and Clary and Jocelyn. I grieve for Jocelyn for the son that she wasn't able to raise and love, for Clary for the brother that she wasn't able to grow up with and for Jonathan for the chance to have a family and become a great Shadowhunter someday. Clary and Jonathan's dream in Edom was really poignant. I find it as one of the saddest scenes in the whole series. *sniff

Ave atque vale in perpetuum, frater. 

Hail and farewell forever, my brother. - Clary Fray

Anyway, I am really happy that Jace will continue the Herondale bloodline. And I bet Clary and Jace would realize in the future who Tessa and Will and Jem are. It was just a shame that I wouldn't be able to read about that. LoL. 

We are all the pieces of what we remember. 

We hold in ourselves the hopes and fears of those who love us. 

As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss. - Zachariah

I am really pleased how Cassandra Clare ended it. Clary and Jace, Izzy and Simon, Alec and Magnus by the lake watching fireflies under the stars.