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.

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Fantasy4.62012535 pages

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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Caraval

Start of Caraval series

by Stephanie Garber

4.32017416 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with City of Lost Souls fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like City of Lost Souls

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starterSabaa Tahir4.22015480Start a new series
Six of Crows📚 Series starterLeigh Bardugo4.52015480Start a new series
The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesSuzanne Collins4.62020517Similar vibes
The Hunger Games📚 Series starterSuzanne Collins02008Start a new series
Caraval📚 Series starterStephanie Garber4.32017416Start a new series
Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starterLaini Taylor4.52011544Start a new series
The Cruel Prince📚 Series starterHolly Black02018Start a new series
The Bird and the SwordAmy Harmon4.52016336Similar vibes
Kingdom of BonesJames Rollins0Similar vibes
The Shadows Between UsTricia Levenseller3.82020326Similar vibes

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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.

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