City+of+Lost+Souls

//City of Lost Souls// by Cassandra Clare

This *might* be able to stand alone - although it is technically Book 4 of the Mortal Instruments, it begins a new story arc. However, it does rely heavily on past events... but the book does summarize those events pretty well (there was a big gap between when I read this and when I read Book 3). - Katie Spofford, Wadleigh Memorial Library

I don't think this can stand on its own- I had read the earlier 3, but was still a bit lost at some parts, due to the gap between reading those & this one. Also, of the series, I didn't feel this was as strong as the earlier 3, so even if it COULD stand alone, which I don't think it can, it's not a strong read anyways. I vote nay. -Lucia Von Letkemann, Wiggin Memorial Library, Stratham

Agree with the other reviewers, shouldn't be promoted as a stand alone. ~Beth Strauss, Laconia High School