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In Lord of Shadows, the gripping second installment of Cassandra Clare’s The Dark Artifices series, the shadowy undercurrents of Los Angeles deepen as Emma Carstairs navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and duty. Having finally avenged her parents’ brutal murders, Emma expected to find solace, but instead, she is engulfed in turmoil.

Caught between her intense feelings for her parabatai, Julian Blackthorn, and her desire to protect him from the catastrophic consequences of their bond, Emma makes the complicated decision to date Mark, Julian’s brother. But Mark’s time in Faerie has left him scarred and uncertain about his place in the Shadowhunter world. Can he reclaim his identity, or is he forever changed by his captivity?

Meanwhile, the faerie courts are far from quiet. The Unseelie King, frustrated with the Cold Peace, is ready to challenge the Shadowhunters and disrupt the tenuous balance they have fought to maintain. With tensions rising and danger closing in, Emma, Julian, and Mark must forge an uneasy alliance to face a threat that looms over their world.

As they delve into the mysteries of Faerie and confront the dark forces at play, their relationships are tested in ways they never imagined. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, they must learn to trust each other—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

Lord of Shadows is a riveting continuation of the Shadowhunter saga, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and Sarah J. Maas, as it explores the intricate dance of love, betrayal, and sacrifice in a world where shadows can consume even the brightest hearts.

• Language: English
• Author: Cassandra Clare
• Series: The Dark Artifices #2
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 720
• ISBN: 9781471116674
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