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Clockwork Angel The Infernal Devices Cassandra Clare Books

When Did I Buy It?
February 22, 2015 0_0 Didn't realize I bought this book that long ago!

Where Did I Buy It?
Amazon =)

10 Things I Loved About This Book:
Tessa Gray was a smart girl and didn't allow herself to be pushed around.
Henry. I don't know why...but I love him. I do have a thing for red heads, though. *cough*"Ronald Weasley*cough*
Magnus Bane. As I said before, he's bae, though he's gay.
Jessamine! She was sassy and so much fun!
The plot is fast-paced; this book didn't have any lulls!
The world-building is incredible in this book. You really feel like you're in London and not in an American urban setting (like in the Mortal Instruments).
Jem! I love that they included a diverse character, along with someone that has a disability! Not to mention, he's super adorable!
This book has plot twists I didn't see coming!
The book is a good length; it isn't so long that it becomes a chore to read.
It's part of a series!

10 Things I Didn't Like About This Book:
The writing wasn't...tight. For instance, instead of saying "we walked across the street", this book would say "we all had walked across, in a diagonal way, to the other side of the street. I cant remember running into this issue in the early Mortal Instruments books; it was an issue in City of Fallen Angels, though (and part of the reason why I DNF'd it, but I will be re-reading it).
Tessa. I liked her, but she sometimes asked too many questions at the wrong times.
I liked Henry, but he wasn't extremely fleshed out. I'd like to know more about him, other than him being a fudge up the majority of the time.
Charlotte was too young, in my opinion. I'm older than she is and when I see how she tries to assert her authority, I just cringe. It's clear she's in over her head, but here's to hoping she doesn't drown.
Will is Jace. That's an issue, it's like she just took Jace, named him Will, and then threw him into this book. I'm not into it.
The London Institute is so empty...why?
I thought the Silent Brothers never left the City of Bones?
I'm a 5th grade English Language Arts teacher with a Bachelor and Master, but I still struggled with some of the vocabulary in this book. Like, it was too much.
The blurb on the back of this book does NOT coincide with this book; not to me, at least.
The chapters are extremely long; like, as long as 20 pages. I'm not a fan.

Is it a Series or Stand-Alone?
Series, thankfully!

If it's a Series, Am I Reading the Next Book?
Duh, I'm reading the next book. I already own it. *flips hair*

Books It Reminds Me Of:
The Mortal Instruments, but that isn't surprising lol.

My Recommendation:
GET THIS BOOK! NOW!


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Clockwork Angel The Infernal Devices Cassandra Clare Books Reviews

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Rewind the clock a bit from modern day New York City to the time of the Shadowhunter ancestors to right after the accords were written. We find ourselves in 1878 at the London Institute and a story that's part paranormal fantasy, part historical fiction, and part steampunk. This story boasts mystery and suspense, as well as some sarcasm and humor. While I think that I'm in the minority when I say that I don't care much for Will Harondale and I don't quite understand peoples' obsession with him quite yet, I really did adore this book.
PROS

Setting - I can honestly say that I don't read many historical fiction novels. I'm not sure why, but they don't normally pop out at me when I'm looking for something to read. I really enjoyed that this book took place in 19th century London!! It really was a unique experience for me. I also really enjoyed the Steampunk aspect of this story. Again, that was a first for me.

Characters - The characters in this story were really dynamic to me. I spent most of the book wanting to know more and more about Jem. I rarely have a huge opinion about who ends up with whom, but I did in this book. I actually cared about the people in this book and if they will be particularly good for each other. I have a definite opinion about who I want to end up with whom at the end of this series...

Plot - While this book stayed true to the Shadowhunter universe, it really did feel like I was reading a different series. I was expecting this book to read like the previous books in the Shadowhunter world, except in the past. I was pleasantly surprised.

Writing - I think Ms. Clare writes historical fiction quite well. She did her research and added elements of her universe seamlessly to 19th century London. Her Shadowhunter world is beginning to extend farther than the derivitive paranormal fantasy that I read last year. I'm finding myself beginning to care about her characters and I'm becoming more and more interested in how all of this relates to itself.

OVERALL

I always prefer to go as blindly as possible into books so that I'm not disappointed. I had a simple expectation that this book would just be a backstory. I was wrong! I'm excited that I still have 2 more books in the series! Not only did I love the book, I really enjoyed the audiobook narrator. She did voices - I love it when narrators do voices. Of all of the Cassandra Clare stuff I've read, this is hands down my favorite so far.
It has been a very long time since I first read this book. I have read it several times since then, but I have never written a review.

This book is captivating from the very start. Author Cassandra Clare does a fantastic job of world-building, not just the Shadow World, but also the world of London during this time period. I easily find myself transported there.

I love the characters. Tessa is lovable, interesting, and a complete mystery. She loves to read, and often displays her knowledge of great literature. Will is the handsome, brooding warrior… his heart inside a self-built fortress. He, also, is a voracious reader with a nearly photographic memory. He is often quoting lines from literature that fits the situation in which he finds himself. Jem is the Prince Charming who is flawed. He is kind, loving, and caring. He is also the most tragic of the three because of what he endures. These characters are complex, and I find myself easily attached to them. Even the ancillary characters are developing toward a complexity.

The story is full of action, friendship, and a different sort of family. It is also a testament to the politics at work in any organization, even one with a mandate. All of the elements, large and small, make this a story worth reading over and over. The little details draw me in, and make me want to stay with the Shadowhunters in their Institute. This book would make an excellent movie… if the movie follows the feel, facts, and circumstances of the book.

Excellent work. 5 stars
When Did I Buy It?
February 22, 2015 0_0 Didn't realize I bought this book that long ago!

Where Did I Buy It?
=)

10 Things I Loved About This Book
Tessa Gray was a smart girl and didn't allow herself to be pushed around.
Henry. I don't know why...but I love him. I do have a thing for red heads, though. *cough*"Ronald Weasley*cough*
Magnus Bane. As I said before, he's bae, though he's gay.
Jessamine! She was sassy and so much fun!
The plot is fast-paced; this book didn't have any lulls!
The world-building is incredible in this book. You really feel like you're in London and not in an American urban setting (like in the Mortal Instruments).
Jem! I love that they included a diverse character, along with someone that has a disability! Not to mention, he's super adorable!
This book has plot twists I didn't see coming!
The book is a good length; it isn't so long that it becomes a chore to read.
It's part of a series!

10 Things I Didn't Like About This Book
The writing wasn't...tight. For instance, instead of saying "we walked across the street", this book would say "we all had walked across, in a diagonal way, to the other side of the street. I cant remember running into this issue in the early Mortal Instruments books; it was an issue in City of Fallen Angels, though (and part of the reason why I DNF'd it, but I will be re-reading it).
Tessa. I liked her, but she sometimes asked too many questions at the wrong times.
I liked Henry, but he wasn't extremely fleshed out. I'd like to know more about him, other than him being a fudge up the majority of the time.
Charlotte was too young, in my opinion. I'm older than she is and when I see how she tries to assert her authority, I just cringe. It's clear she's in over her head, but here's to hoping she doesn't drown.
Will is Jace. That's an issue, it's like she just took Jace, named him Will, and then threw him into this book. I'm not into it.
The London Institute is so empty...why?
I thought the Silent Brothers never left the City of Bones?
I'm a 5th grade English Language Arts teacher with a Bachelor and Master, but I still struggled with some of the vocabulary in this book. Like, it was too much.
The blurb on the back of this book does NOT coincide with this book; not to me, at least.
The chapters are extremely long; like, as long as 20 pages. I'm not a fan.

Is it a Series or Stand-Alone?
Series, thankfully!

If it's a Series, Am I Reading the Next Book?
Duh, I'm reading the next book. I already own it. *flips hair*

Books It Reminds Me Of
The Mortal Instruments, but that isn't surprising lol.

My Recommendation
GET THIS BOOK! NOW!