City of Ashes

I really enjoyed reading this book and thought that it was better than the first. I think you really start to see the characters grow and they are less like little children like in the first book. 
I still think that Jace does act a bit spoiled but he is slowly gaining my interest especially with his relation to Clary and Valentine.
So far my favourite characters are definitely Alex and Luke but I do like Magnus as well, he is always willing to help them especially if Alec is involved.
This is a great series and am looking forward to read the rest.