Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 496
Source: BEA/Publisher
Interest: Author
Challenge: None
Buy the Book: Amazon
Magic is dangerous–but love is more dangerous still.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London’s Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What’s more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa’s power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by–and torn between–two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm’s length…everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world…and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
Summary from Amazon.com
I love Clare’s The Mortal Instruments…. so when I first heard that she was coming out with a new series, that was a prequel… I just knew it was going to be awesome. And it was! Dare I say I even loved it more than The Mortal Instruments!
The Infernal Devices is set in Victorian London, which I’ve found, is a time period that I absolutely cannot get enough of. It’s such an fascinating time period to read about…. not that Clockwork Angel is a history lesson of any sorts, but the ambiance of the setting is something that really made this novel even more impressing. Such rich details!
Being a fan of The Mortal Instruments, I delighted in the backstory and history of the Shadowhunters and the appearance one of my favorite characters from TMI, Magnus Bane! Clare does an excellent job explaining the history of the Shadowhunters in TMI, but to actually see their history in The Infernal Devices… it was brilliant! I hope to learn more about my favorite Shadowhunters (from TMI) by witnessing where they came from.
The characterization in this novel was excellent, that is one of the things that I think Clare does exceptionally well… create memorable and complex characters. Tessa, while quiet in her courage, is a character that I couldn’t help but have admiration for. And the boys… Will and Jem are are definitely two reasons why I love this book. I can’t wait to see what happens to them in the rest of the series!
I just loved everything about it. Absolutely everything. It’s such an easy book to read, it’s entertaining and engaging… the characters are awesome and you can’t help but feel like your being transported to a different time and place. I really believe fans of TMI are going to love this series! And new readers are going to love it as well!
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Great review!!
Ill have to start this series…. *awkward silence*
I could not agree with you more! This novel really was perfect in every way! I adore Victorian London as well – "ambiance" really is the perfect word for it. I am absolutely dying for the sequel. That ending?! You're killing me, Cassie!
Great review!!
Ill have to start this series…. *awkward silence*
I could not agree with you more! This novel really was perfect in every way! I adore Victorian London as well – "ambiance" really is the perfect word for it. I am absolutely dying for the sequel. That ending?! You're killing me, Cassie!
I just got this book!!! So excited to read it
Sigh…your reviews are always so wonderful. ^^ I've heard so many good things about this book, and your high star rating has instantly lifted this book to the top of my TBR list.
Lovely review, and happy Reading,
●▬▬๑۩Tina @ Book Couture۩๑▬▬●
*__________* Just AWESOM… I want to read it now!!!
I just got this book!!! So excited to read it
Sigh…your reviews are always so wonderful. ^^ I've heard so many good things about this book, and your high star rating has instantly lifted this book to the top of my TBR list.
Lovely review, and happy Reading,
●▬▬๑۩Tina @ Book Couture۩๑▬▬●
*__________* Just AWESOM… I want to read it now!!!
Oo, this sounds brilliant, and the cover is awesome! I love stories set in Victorian England too, there's just something about it – and it does make the perfect situation for dark stories, everything was so black around the time.
I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas waiting for this one to arrive! I can't wait to dive into it! Thanks for such a great review
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Oo, this sounds brilliant, and the cover is awesome! I love stories set in Victorian England too, there's just something about it – and it does make the perfect situation for dark stories, everything was so black around the time.
I completely adored this too. Will and Jem reminded of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson so much. Great review.
I'm so glad this is out today! I so need to read it!
I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas waiting for this one to arrive! I can't wait to dive into it! Thanks for such a great review
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I completely adored this too. Will and Jem reminded of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson so much. Great review.
I'm so glad this is out today! I so need to read it!
Great review! I want to read Clockwork Angel SOO badly!
Great review! I want to read Clockwork Angel SOO badly!
Great review!
I'm so excited for the release of this book. I never got into TMI, but I've been debating if I should or not! I did get Clockwork Angel though
Just bought today. If it's like you say and it's even better than MI, well…then I am in for a long night!
Yes! I loved this book! I can't wait to meet CC on the SCKIT so I can get a signed copy! I still haven't read TMI, but I know I need to get on that soon!
Great review!
Amazing review! I am so behind on Clare's series… I need to get cracking, they seem to be too much fun to miss!
Great review!
I'm so excited for the release of this book. I never got into TMI, but I've been debating if I should or not! I did get Clockwork Angel though
I just got this book today! It sounds amazing. Great review!
I'm reading Clockwork Angel now and very nervous you said you like it better than Mortal Instruments! Ah! I love MI! My palms get clammy when I think I might like this even better.
Just bought today. If it's like you say and it's even better than MI, well…then I am in for a long night!
Yes! I loved this book! I can't wait to meet CC on the SCKIT so I can get a signed copy! I still haven't read TMI, but I know I need to get on that soon!
Great review!
Amazing review! I am so behind on Clare's series… I need to get cracking, they seem to be too much fun to miss!
I just got this book today! It sounds amazing. Great review!
I'm reading Clockwork Angel now and very nervous you said you like it better than Mortal Instruments! Ah! I love MI! My palms get clammy when I think I might like this even better.
OHMYGOSH, you may have even preferred it to the first series!
WHAT!?
How awesome is this book then?!
Love, Hannah
OHMYGOSH, you may have even preferred it to the first series!
WHAT!?
How awesome is this book then?!
Love, Hannah
Ok, I think I'm going to give in and read this series because of your review and my aunt. This morning my aunt, who is in from out of town, asks me if there is a B&N or Borders nearby. I tell her where and she gets all excited and tells me how there is this new book that was released today that she HAS to get. I ask her which one and she says Clockwork Angel! I haven't read it but I sure as heck have heard of it. That made my day. I mean, I knew she was a reader but I didn't know she was a complete book nerd like me!
Ok, I think I'm going to give in and read this series because of your review and my aunt. This morning my aunt, who is in from out of town, asks me if there is a B&N or Borders nearby. I tell her where and she gets all excited and tells me how there is this new book that was released today that she HAS to get. I ask her which one and she says Clockwork Angel! I haven't read it but I sure as heck have heard of it. That made my day. I mean, I knew she was a reader but I didn't know she was a complete book nerd like me!
I just got it today. After reading your review I am stoked to read it!
Ok, I simply have to read this book. I'm currently busy reading The Mortal Instruments series at the moment, so will definitely move on to this next!
I just got it today. After reading your review I am stoked to read it!
Ok, I simply have to read this book. I'm currently busy reading The Mortal Instruments series at the moment, so will definitely move on to this next!
The most anticipated book of the year! Well, one of the best of course *wink*
The most anticipated book of the year! Well, one of the best of course *wink*
I can't wait to read it!!
I can't wait to read it!!
I've heard so many good things about this book – I just can't wait to read it. Great review
I've heard so many good things about this book – I just can't wait to read it. Great review
I haven't read any of Cassandra Clare's books…yet. But I do have them all sitting on my bookshelf at home!
I haven't read any of Cassandra Clare's books…yet. But I do have them all sitting on my bookshelf at home!
Arrgghh Clockwork Angel frustrated me to bits. I loved TMI but the ending to Clockwork angel was so wrong. It's one thing to have a cliffhanger, but the ending didn't tie anything up. 1 star
Arrgghh Clockwork Angel frustrated me to bits. I loved TMI but the ending to Clockwork angel was so wrong. It's one thing to have a cliffhanger, but the ending didn't tie anything up. 1 star
I just love the cover ! And your review just makes me want to read it right away !
I just love the cover ! And your review just makes me want to read it right away !
Hi Kristi! You got an awesome review here! I just finished the book, and I practically gushed all the way on my review for it
It truly is a fantastic book!
Hi Kristi! You got an awesome review here! I just finished the book, and I practically gushed all the way on my review for it
It truly is a fantastic book!
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