City of Ashes
By Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes is the second book in the Mortal Instruments Series. In this book, Clary is adjusting to her new identity as a Shadowhunter while grappling with the discovery that her dad is Valentine, the most dangerous Shadowhunter. Meanwhile, Valentine has acquired another of the Mortal Instruments, using it to summon demons to execute his dark plans. Clary, along with Jace, Simon and the Shadowhunters, must stop Valentine from unleashing chaos on the world.