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4.52 AVERAGE
4.52 AVERAGE
1/11/2021 I changed my mind and I’m giving it 2 stars it is indeed that bad and every memory of it makes me frustrated, this damned book made me decide that YA is not for me anymore and I’m changing my reading taste with of course reading some YA books but carefully chosen so I don’t have to read a fucked up book like this ever again.
So it’s not bad, but damn it's frustrating, I remember being that angry only from fangirl but at least I got some good parts that made me give it higher than 2 stars. The romance between Tessa, Jem & Will is awful, wow that was BAD, while obviously Jem is a great man and if we talk from the perspective of who I preferred, the answer is definitely Jem, he is a sweet kind caring man and deserve all the happiness in the world, but if we talk about which one is for Tessa, I would say Will, for a very simple reason of that she simply loved him not Jem, I mean I hate him as a love interest he is annoying and dramatic, but just fucking marry him already and spare me the cheesy drama and longing. The whole part where she acted like she she sacrificed herself for Jem was frustrating, "she is breaking her own heart for Jem's sake" "she want the others to be happy with their engagement so that -quote unquote- don't ruin it for him" Also I hated the whole mentality of " I will marry him because if I leave him, Will still won't marry me in respect for Jem, so I might as well marry Jem better than nothing" I don't know what to say about the part where Will inform Tessa of Jem's death, and they have sex only after a day in Will's case and a few hours in Tessa's, like wow what a way to respect and honor the death of the man you both cared for and you know the suffering he had to endure and that killed him at the end, I know she jumped into it because they thought they are both good as dead and I also read that it was because she was afraid of experiencing it first with Mortmain but that is no excuse to me, I was even surprised by their defeated attitude, I mean for a man who did all that to save Tessa as far as leaving his parabatai dying alone he gave up quite quickly, so yeah I'm disgusted, if they just told Jem about their love and end the engagement that would have been honorable instead of just jumping into it. I get it that Tessa thought of her engagement to Jem as sort of a dying wish to him but reading 550 pages of longing to Will ruins it, you might as well go to him and spare my life of that shit, and also jumping immediately into sex right after his death makes it disgusting. I feel like that story is lacking, the author spent the majority of the book talking about romance instead of building the story, she even talked for like 50 pages after the death of Mortmain talking about Will and Tessa's relationship and when it got tp meeting his parents part she gave it less than a page which was annoying to me, it was like 65% cheesy romance 35% story building, I mean she talked about the love triangle almost every. single. page. and after the 100th time you read about how Jem and Will are both pretty and beautiful, you get the point, there is no need to talk about again, Will's eyes are blue and beautiful, seriously I got it, enough, I really do wish I counted the number of times she mentioned their beauty in the 2nd book, I counted it in 3rd book to 7 times (without the blue eye thing just beautifulness) and I swear to god it was a lot more in book 2. let's talk about THAT FUCKING EPILOGUE, godddddd it was going so goood, I got so emotional talking about groing old with Will and Jem playing violin for them one more time, it was all so beautiful and it brought tears to my eyes UNTIL that messed up ending, seriously? like I endured that love triangle so that at the end she just choose one and be done with it but she had to had both of them? what was the author thinking? so the ending is that Jem will always be Tessa's plan B for the rest of his life? she seriously had to get the two of them? why? did the author really believed that " you two are parabatai, I love you both equally and can't love one without the other" is a good line? sooooo let's hookup with the other one until he grows old and die too? that shit ruined the ending that was perfectly good, what was so wrong with ending it with an emotional yearly reunion with brother Zachariah? One last bad thing to talk about is how did Mortmain know of Tessa's powers? like ok he kidnapped her mother, then wanted to marry her to have more of her blood, but when and how did he found out that she can shape shift and made his army based on the fact that he will reunite with his father again to finish his army? like I feel that a big part of his plan was this but what explained it was left out.
so the things I loved: Jem and Will's friendship was amazing and beautiful and seriously goals, I would love to have a friend like that in my life, how can two people just love each other and care for each other so much??? seriously beautiful. Then we have Charlotte and Henry, man now I'm talking about romance and relationship goals, their relationship was soo beautiful, their love was there that I felt it, the scene in the 2nd book where they explain to each other how mush they actually love each other was to die for, how could they love each other that much and not know it? if Henry died I would've died after him, and I'm just happy he gets to live with his family and kept his lovely spirit and soul no matter what. Gideon and Sophie, they just fit with each other perfectly, and Sophie's dream got true, I was so happy for her, to find true love (Gideon sounds like a great guy) and a job that fits her potential and spirit for she is truly a caring warrior which is basically what a shadowhunter should be. Giving the Lightwood boys a second chance and redemption for Gabriel was great to see, so was Charlotte finally getting what she deserved, I hope Henry too grows to be the great inventor he is ( Magnus praising him was such a great scene to read and well earned). Magnus was such a great character to read from, I really loved him, and seriously warlocks deserve more respect, it's not like it's their fault what created them, and maybe giving them more respect can help a great deal of them not to turn to evil ways (I mean it didn't work out for Aloysius, did it?). Also Bridget? what stopping people from ascending her? like she is a better fighter than all the people in London institute combined, but I really love her weird ass. As for how Mortmain's problem got resolved, I enjoyed it, it was a nice wrap up.
To wrap up my way too long review of The Infernal Devices but who cares since no one will read it anyway: Finally I understand why people hate love triangles so much!!! It just snapped me out of the mood and made me annoyed by it whenever I started to have fun. And seriously mourn the dead for more than a few hours before making out with a second boy so soon. I thought I will read more of her books, but I can’t handle more of this, it had its beautiful moments, but I heard this is considered the best of her work sooo yeah definitely skip I can’t handle being that angry again.
“Those of you who are mortal, you burn so fiercely. And you fiercer than most, Will. I will not ever forget you.”
I am in pain.
The epilogue killed me. As the biggest Will Herondale Stan to ever roam this earth, it was pure pain. I don’t even know what to say anymore because my face is tear-streaked and my heart is broken.
The infernal devices was such a beautiful trilogy and I will doubtlessly be coming back to it in the future.
„Tess. Tess. Tessa. Was there ever a more beautiful sound than your name? To say it aloud makes my heart ring like a bell. Strange to imagine that, isn’t it - a heart ringing? But when you touch me, that is what it is like, as if my heart is ringing in my chest and the sound shivers down my veins and makes my bones splinter with joy.“
I am in pain.
The epilogue killed me. As the biggest Will Herondale Stan to ever roam this earth, it was pure pain. I don’t even know what to say anymore because my face is tear-streaked and my heart is broken.
The infernal devices was such a beautiful trilogy and I will doubtlessly be coming back to it in the future.
„Tess. Tess. Tessa. Was there ever a more beautiful sound than your name? To say it aloud makes my heart ring like a bell. Strange to imagine that, isn’t it - a heart ringing? But when you touch me, that is what it is like, as if my heart is ringing in my chest and the sound shivers down my veins and makes my bones splinter with joy.“
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
5 STARS!!!
I have been crying for the last hour omg. I did not expect any of that. I genuinely have no words for how I feel about this series. It’s taken a special place in my heart and is absolutely one of my favourites ever. I’m so happy for them all but also so sad that Tessa has to see everyone she loves die and ugh THIS HURTS.
I have been crying for the last hour omg. I did not expect any of that. I genuinely have no words for how I feel about this series. It’s taken a special place in my heart and is absolutely one of my favourites ever. I’m so happy for them all but also so sad that Tessa has to see everyone she loves die and ugh THIS HURTS.
i just came to the realisation that haven't wrote a comment on this book yet, so i decided to rectify this mistake. However i fear that no word can do justice to how amazing and wonderful this book is.
It has been 3 years since i've read this serie, and i wouldn't hesitate a second if someone offers me to forget everything about this series so that i can read it for the first time again.
of all the shadohunters stories, this is the closest one to my heart. The story is so heartbreakingly beautiful, the writng is breathtaking, the characters are so nuanced, so well described that i felt everything they felt, beamed at their joy, teared at their sorrow and grief ( i sobbed my whole tears in the third book).
This book broke me, shattered my heart into hundred pieces, and restored my soul all in the same time,, how can a book make you go through so many emotions at the same time? it's like faling in love , except this time the person you fall in love with is just ink on paper.
William, Tessa and Jem, have captured my whole heart, hoocked me from the first page, first word, they were like anchors, i couldn't put the book down even with all of my shear of will.
Cassandra Clare may god bless you with eternal life so you can keep blessing us with your beautiful work.
5 stars , but believe me , if i can reach the skies and give this book five real stars, i would.
It has been 3 years since i've read this serie, and i wouldn't hesitate a second if someone offers me to forget everything about this series so that i can read it for the first time again.
of all the shadohunters stories, this is the closest one to my heart. The story is so heartbreakingly beautiful, the writng is breathtaking, the characters are so nuanced, so well described that i felt everything they felt, beamed at their joy, teared at their sorrow and grief ( i sobbed my whole tears in the third book).
This book broke me, shattered my heart into hundred pieces, and restored my soul all in the same time,, how can a book make you go through so many emotions at the same time? it's like faling in love , except this time the person you fall in love with is just ink on paper.
William, Tessa and Jem, have captured my whole heart, hoocked me from the first page, first word, they were like anchors, i couldn't put the book down even with all of my shear of will.
Cassandra Clare may god bless you with eternal life so you can keep blessing us with your beautiful work.
5 stars , but believe me , if i can reach the skies and give this book five real stars, i would.
This book was amazing! It adventurous with so much love compact in. With the Shadowhunters on the brink of an attack from Axel Mortmain and Jem and Tessa's engagement going on during the same time, of course Tessa can't be happy. The book just engages in the story we became attached to and love. The plot was very consuming. Will even goes on an adventure. The Insitute adapts with new inmates. Inmate(S). The Council is way more involved. Their is definite character growth, from characters you wouldn't have excepted to even show up in the story. Will is more loose with his personality and feelings now that the curse was proven false, and his feelings plays a big part of the story. Jem is as loving and caring and kind as ever but even he changes, in a way that shocked me! Tessa is... Tessa. You learn about her past and who she is. The book finally tells you exactly what she is and how she came to be the way she is. And the ending was ended with a BAM! Everything was over, but wasn't. More happens after the ending. I was happy with that part of the ending. Now on to other parts of the ending, what most of you are wanting to hear, the love triangle. I was a win win but in a sad way. Because both boys changed in one way or the other I don't think the story could have went any other way. Is was very touching and loving, but sad. You'll understand once you read. I wasn't sure if I should be angry with the ending or happy. Because it was ending in a way I did not like, and it ended how I always wanted it to. That's just my personal opinion. Lets just say I don't think Team Will or Team Jem will be disappointed. Maybe a bit upset but not disappointed.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Brooo Cassandra Clare did her big one with writing the relationship between Tessa, Jem and Will. I love the references to her other series too like this was amazing
adventurous
slow-paced
Why have I done this to me. Again.
For the third time!
I could hardly read the last 20 pages because of all the tears!
.. I might also have damages the book with all the water that felt from my eyes..
For the third time!
I could hardly read the last 20 pages because of all the tears!
.. I might also have damages the book with all the water that felt from my eyes..