10 Best Books Like City of Fallen Angels
If you loved City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like City of Fallen Angels are:
- 1An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 2Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 3The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 4Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 5Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 6The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 7The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 8Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 9The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
- 10Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0

After the Mortal War ends, sixteen-year-old Clary Fray thinks she can finally enjoy a peaceful life training as a Shadowhunter with Jace as her boyfriend. But when mysterious murders threaten to reignite conflict between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, and Jace begins pulling away from her, Clary discovers she may have unknowingly set in motion events that could destroy everything she loves.
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Detailed Recommendations

Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with City of Fallen Angels fans.

The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with City of Fallen Angels fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like City of Fallen Angels
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins | 4.6 | 2020 | 517 | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to City of Fallen Angels?
The most similar books to City of Fallen Angels are An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
What should I read after City of Fallen Angels?
After finishing City of Fallen Angels, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Cassandra Clare, such as Sword Catcher.
Who writes books like Cassandra Clare?
Authors similar to Cassandra Clare include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is City of Fallen Angels?
City of Fallen Angels is a Fantasy novel by Cassandra Clare, published in 2015.
How long is City of Fallen Angels?
City of Fallen Angels is 480 pages long.
About City of Fallen Angels
Trust is dangerous, and to love is to destroy. Plunge into the fourth installment in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly)—now with a gorgeous new cover, a map, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! City of Fallen Angels is a Shadowhunters novel. The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace. The stakes are higher than ever in the #1 New York Times bestselling fourth installment of the Mortal Instruments series.











