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City of Ashes

Cassandra Clare ยท 2025

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

About this book

Clary continues trying to make sense of her swiftly changing life as she becomes further involved with the Shadowhunters and their pursuit of demons and discovers some terrifying truths about her parents and others close to her.

Censorship history

City of Ashes was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity, as well as sexual content and violence. This case is part of a global pattern in which LGBTQ+ representation in literature faces disproportionate legal and institutional pressure.

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CountryYearReasons
United States2025
LGBTQ+SexualViolenceMoral

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