10 Best Books Like City of Lost Souls
If you loved City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like City of Lost Souls 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
- 4The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 5Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 6Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 7The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter
- 8The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 9Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 10The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8

When Jace disappears under mysterious and dangerous circumstances, Clary must navigate a treacherous world of dark magic and deadly alliances to save the boy she loves. As ancient evils rise and loyalties are tested, she faces an impossible choice between her heart and her duty as a Shadowhunter. With time running out and darkness closing in, Clary discovers that some prices for love may be too high to pay.
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Detailed Recommendations

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 Lost Souls fans.

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 Lost Souls fans.

The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with City of Lost Souls fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like City of Lost Souls
| 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 |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| 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 Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | 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 |
Authors Who Write Like Cassandra Clare
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to City of Lost Souls?
The most similar books to City of Lost Souls are An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
What should I read after City of Lost Souls?
After finishing City of Lost Souls, 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 Lost Souls?
City of Lost Souls is a Fantasy novel by Cassandra Clare, published in 2012. It features elements of Revenge.
How long is City of Lost Souls?
City of Lost Souls is 535 pages long.
About City of Lost Souls
What price is too high to pay, even for love? Plunge into fifth installment the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly).The New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments continues-and so do the thrills and danger for Jace, Clary, and Simon.Can the lost be reclaimed? What price is too high to pay for love? Who can be trusted when sin and salvation collide?Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge.Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.










