Literary Circle -Join the Literary Circle on Wednesday, February 25 in Room 236 as we discuss the second book in The Mortal Instruments series, City of Ashes.Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal.But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries?If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend.But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go—especially her handsome.infuriating, newfound brother, Jace.And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil—and also her father.In sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation.