Wow! I’m not even sure how to put into words how much I loved this book. I’ve read some previous books by Cassandra Clare before but this is my favourite to date.

Chain of Gold is the first book in the Shadowhunter trilogy The Last Hours. It follows Cordelia, who has moved to London after her father was disgraced. She has to try and integrate with her fellow shadowhunters and save him. But there is a new danger in the form of Demons that can appear during the day. Can she stay safe and achieve her goal?

This book made me feel so many emotions. I found myself laughing at all the amazing sassy remarks. I found myself with tears in my eyes as the walls that characters had built up started to tumble down. I also experienced such intense frustration that I wanted to climb into the book and physically shake sense into James! The book shifts between differing time points, following the characters’ present and their pasts. It took me a little while to get used to this but once I got to grips with it I absolutely loved it.

Cassandra Clare has created such a vivid world with the shadowhunters. I love the intricate details that reappear across the books. I fell completely in love with Cordelia. I love a book with a strong female character but Cordelia seemed to take this even further. She has so much strength, both emotionally and physically. But she also has a deep kindness and love for others. I was also really pleased that one of my favourite characters from past books made an appearance. I absolutely adore Magnus Bane and I definitely think he needs to go and get his cat! This is a story of love, bravery and inheritance. But most of all, it’s a story of friendship.

I absolutely recommend this book to any fantasy fans! I’m a new convert to fantasy novels, and this book has made me want to read every fantasy novel I can find right this instant! I want to thank Tandem Collective, Walker Books and Cassandra Clare for allowing me to read this book and give my personal thoughts.