There's more racial diversity than in the first book, but Clary is the only main woman character this time. Characters continue to demonstrate jealous, rude behavior but slowly start to work as a brave team. This installment of The Mortal Instruments series explores what binds people to each other, with positive messages about nontraditional families and less-than-positive messages about unhealthy connections. Some characters make stereotypical comments about gay men. There are also sexual references, and several couples navigate complicated relationships. Violence includes stabbing, impaling, throat cutting, broken bones, many descriptions of blood (most gory scenes are between Shadowhunters and demons). Parents need to know that City of Ashes is the second book in The Mortal Instruments, an urban fantasy series about monsters and magical Shadowhunters. Brief smoking by an adult.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Adults and some teens drink wine and beer.
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