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4.37 AVERAGE
4.37 AVERAGE
So I enjoyed Clockwork Prince far more than Clockwork Angel. The book isn’t very plot-heavy and way more character-focused, but I’m not mad about it. I enjoy reading about them even though I don’t particularly love them all. (Seriously though, like Mortmain doesn't show up through the whole book, and it's mainly the characters going from place to place and just learning some information.)
So Clockwork Prince starts with a Council meeting where Charlotte and the company get charged with finding Mortmain in two weeks because Benedict is a sexist dill hole. So they start looking into Mortmain’s background to try and learn more about him and where he came from and yada yada. We learn that warlocks adopted Mortmain and Shadowhunters killed them for some reason. It was mentioned why but I’m just blanking on it rn. But anywho, Mortmain wants revenge and like I feel for him. That would suck to see your parents get murdered and get no recompense for it. But also like, lol at his plan being like I am going to create a super special warlock bride and then marry her, make her change into my adoptive warlock father who will give me the special spell to bind demon energies to my robot army and then I’m going to kill all the shadow hunters. Like it’s honestly wild to me that CC came up with that and managed to turn it into three books. Good for her.
Tessa and Jem have been paling around since the last book’s events and have grown closer and closer. They are precious, and I love them as smitten friends. Will is an idiot for not seeing the way Jem feels because it was obvious from CA that Jem was in love with Tessa. Tell me I’m wrong. And his reaction upon finding out they’re engaged is ridonk. ‘If you loved me, you would let me have her!!!!’ I know he doesn’t say it, but omg Will.
We learn why Will has been a giant dildo on the planet for the last five years. When he was a child, he found a Pyxis box in his dad’s study, opened it and then a demon popped out, stabbed his sister with his poisonous tail, and then fake cursed Will that anyone who loved him would die. The next day his sister dies looking all monstrous and stuff. So naturally, Will’s first thought was to run away from home and be a total dick for the rest of his life instead of like…trying to use the Institute’s resources and connections with warlocks to find a cure five years ago. But like to be fair, he was like…what 12? I feel like I’m getting the amount of time wrong…was it seven years? Idk it was a span of years. And then, of all things, a pretty super special girl is the thing to change his mind and make him finally seek out some help. But, like, backing up a bit, here’s my question. Why didn’t Will’s parents…question the way the daughter died? Or did they and Will just ran away before he heard about it? Why did Will’s dad have the demon in his study anyway? Like why didn’t he give it back to the institute? I understand keeping a seraph blade in case a demon attacks, but why keep a DEMON? Why did Will not think to ask his dad about the demon? Like his parents already loved him, they weren’t just going to stop, lmao. Sorry, I’m venting.
AND ANOTHER THING!!! Magnus could quickly call Marbas on this lie that he didn’t curse Will. Why didn’t he figure that out when Will told him the story? Like Magnus isn’t stupid, and he’s well aware people love Will. If he was clever enough to figure it out after Marbas talked about it, why couldn’t he figure it out when Will told him the story? The only difference was he learned how long Marbas was in the Pyxis, but I mean, it could’ve stood to reason he was in that thing for a long time without Marbas even needing to tell them. I’m sorry. Why am I like this?
So Will’s trying to remove his curse, and somewhere in this time, they go to Yorkshire and Jem and Tessa pretend to be engaged. *foreshadowing* They go to see Aloysius Starkweather, and I couldn’t stop thinking of Argus Filch/Walder Frey. He’s extra gross, has a spoils collection of gnarly warlock remains, and naturally, Tessa faints because she’s a LADY. They go to visit the house that Mortmain was said to have owned, and Will sees his sister there, freaks out and decides to do some drugs.
While Tessa and Jem are wondering where he is, they search WIll’s room, and she finds that Will kept her letters that she’d written to her brother while in the Dark house and like I’m annoyed because those letters made me want to hear about her time there. It would’ve made me connect with Tessa far more to experience that shit with her, but then I guess this is meant to be YA, and it might’ve been too heavy. Idk I like my gore.
They find Will in an ifrit den high on yin fen, aka the drug Jem requires to live. I found this super insensitive of him, honestly. Like yeah, I know he was super upset and just looking for release, but why wouldn’t he get drunk like he’s always pretending to be? Why would he go to do the drugs that he is well aware is killing his best friend and is super addicting? Idk it just reads as messed up to me. And then they’re all mad at him for approximately two days before all is forgiven.
Honestly, Jem and Will should also be in love. I feel this story was CC’s warm-up to the throuple she writes in TDA. I wish it just ended up being a throuple here, lmao. Like Tessa, lemme make out with Jem and then also Will and keep it a secret from everyone. OR just all three of you date. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Problem solved. The parabatai ceremony is a marriage ceremony anyway.
I got a kick out of reading about Jessamine’s betrayal, although I think it was a misuse of her character. I believe Jessamine had much potential, but in the end, she went right back to Nate, knowing what kind of person he was and what he tried to do to her. It doesn’t make sense to me. She was so pissed about Nate’s betrayal, and now she wants to marry him and betray the people who helped raise her? We don’t get much insight into her as a character, but I think that much more could have been done with her.
Benedict Lightwood likes to bone demon ladies, which is weird when many of the demons in the first few books have been like gelatinous creatures with insect body parts. The only humanoid I remember being mentioned was Lilith, who also had snakes coming out of her eyes. Is the demon licking Benedict’s face Lilith right now? Also, why would he keep boning demon ladies if he knows they’re giving him a demon std that will turn him into a demon? Like? Does not compute.
Also, before the cannibalism debacle, I always used to picture Armie Hammer as Gideon, making this reread a lil weird. I like Sophie and Gideon together, however. Oh, that was another thing I wanted to mention. Tessa is making out with Jem when she knows Sophie is in love with her upsets me personally. I’ve had so many friends do that to me that I feel anger on behalf of Sophie. You tell your pal that you think someone is cute or you have a big crush on them, and the next thing you know, your friend is over there making out with the person you’re into. Like, um, wow, never trusting you again. So, sorry, Sophie, I’m glad Gideon’s over here being the man you need. And then when Sophie tells Tessa she’s not mad at her, she’s immediately like, OH DO YOU LIKE CYRIL THEN? Why does she only think Sophie would like the servants lmao? Like no, Tessa, She’s dating Gideon, but it’s also NOT YOUR BUSINESS TESSA. Also, Tessa’s reaction when she finds out Sophie likes Gideon is gross. “Can you really see him going to his father and saying he wants to marry a parlor maid???” Like, suck a dick, Tessa.
I loved seeing Hyacinth again. I am a big fan of faeries and remember liking how CC writes them a lot. (We’ll see if that’s still true when I reread the books where they’re featured more, but so far, it’s still true) I love how they’re such confusing little aholes. Like Hyacinth gives Tessa a super obvious clue about who she really is but then erases it with one comment. I love it. Because while Tessa isn’t a faerie changeling, she was still swapped in the manner of changelings. I thought that was a pretty clever bit of foreshadowing.
Finally, Magnus called a Shadowhunter out on their aversion to magic. YER RUNES ARE BASICALLY MAGIC.
So the whole Magnus and Camille relationship. Truthfully, I didn’t get it at all. Magnus does not seem the kind of person who would be into someone so seemingly detached. At the same time, I think it’s silly of him to expect monogamy when both he and Camille will live forever. Like what she says makes sense to me, but she says it in the rudest way possible. It’s essentially just like a centuries-long open relationship, Magnus. What’s the problem? As long as all parties are consenting, that sounds like a great time to me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Also, the idea of Magnus sitting around waiting for anyone is strange to me, but I guess this is at a different point in his life, so he’s not the same Magnus we learned in TMI. I imagine he would’ve gone searching for her himself or something. OR just been like, all right, fine, you don’t want me? Byeeeee. His sitting around hoping she might apologize to him and ask her to love him again is so weirdly out of character, imo. But like I said, this is hundreds of years before TMI, so I’m willing to be forgiving if this is meant to show how he became the way he is now or something, lmao. Then again, he was doing way too much to impress Alec in TRSOM. Also, lying about kissing Will was not so cool. But whatever, I guess.
Stupid question. Is Idris pronounced like Idris Elba or like eye-dris?
In regards to Tessa’s shapeshifting ability. I have some questions. So, we know she has to be holding an item that belonged to someone to shift into that person and like be able to hear their thoughts or whatever, but here’s my question. Can Tessa only change into someone else? Or can she make up her own features and shift into that? Can she change into a completely new person? She talks about doing it but never actually does it, so I’m wondering if it’s possible. If she’s part Eidolon, it looked like they were able to shift into whatever they wanted, so shouldn’t Tessa be able to too? Can she change into an animal? Or just people? Also, since she’s technically a warlock, can she do actual magic or just shapeshift?
Someone mentioned that one of the annoying things about this book is that in between everything that happens, there are drawn-out scenes explaining Tessa getting dressed, how Sophie does her hair, etc. And while I understand that it’s probably accurate to the time, it’s not necessary for this story. I get it; it’s more character-driven than plot-driven, and CC needed filler chapters. But oh my god, do I not care.
I imagine Henry as an Alan Tudyk-type character with crazy red hair.
The whole scene where Nate is like holding Tessa is so hard to imagine. One hand/forearm is across her throat, and another is gripping her chin, but his waistcoat buttons are digging into her back. Why doesn’t she elbow him in the gut and run away?? Nothing is holding her arms down. I know she kicks him in the kneecap, but I feel like elbowing him would’ve been more accessible.
Also, the whole reveal about Nate not being Tessa’s brother isn’t shocking, considering it was just done in TMI. Stop recycling plot points CC. Also, he killed his real mom because she was a ‘whore’. Because having sex before marriage is so terrible. God shut up, Nate. Like damn, he deserved to die.
Would blood really be dripping off his face from some nail scratches? I think not. How long are Jessamine/Tessa’s nails if they can just shred Nate’s skin so easily? I imagine ladies kept their nails short and clean in Victorian times, but I could be wrong.
I imagine Mortmain, while making his robots, is like, ‘YES, MAKE A 20 FOOT ONE WITH HORNS’ EHEHEHEH.
Will is too hardcore for more painkilling runes, so he lets Brother Enoch pull shards of metal out of his back while he grits his teeth.
The whole Charlotte and Henry miscommunication thing was both funny and stupid. Like they’re both idiots. Charlotte is pregnant, so clearly they’ve boned several times, but if neither thought the other loved them, then like…how awkward was that sex??? Idk there relationship baffles me.
Tessa, not knowing the word for sex physically pains me on many levels. “Aunt Harriet had been in love enough to let her fiancé do whatever it was exactly that left one with child’ KILL MEEEE.
Also, ordinarily, I would find Jem’s proposal so lame, but I love him so dearly, and he is so pure and precious that I was chortling through the whole thing. HE THINKS HIS LOVE FOR TESSA IS MAKING HIM A STRONGER MAN AND KEEPING HIM HEALTHIER AND ALIVE LONGER. IT MAKES ME CRY.
Also, just like instant pedo vibes from Mortmain being like ‘I created you’ and intends to marry her. Gross.
You know what’s rude af—making Cyril drive the carriage in the rain. That poor man will get pneumonia, and Shadowhunters CAN’T GET SICK. One of them should’ve driven the friggin’ carriage.
The fact that Tessa has to keep reminding herself that she loves Jem proves to me that she doesn’t really love Jem. For some stupid reason, she loves Will, but now she’s trapped in a situation where she has to force herself to pretend to love Jem when she really wants to be with Will.
This story ends kind in a neat happy little bow. Which is weird. Because like who gets engaged when they’re being hunted by an evil little manlet bent on destroying all of the Shadowhunters? And then Will’s little sister shows up and the book ends. The end. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some choice quotes I felt the need to point out. Like they literally made me LOL.
* Your peace of mind looks cut up.
* Look upon the bright side
* She breathed his breath
* Do you recollect me now?
* We ought to wait for them, oughtn’t we?
* I’m afraid too much passion could start you shedding petals like a tree in autumn, though. WTF DOES THAT MEAAAAAN.
So Clockwork Prince starts with a Council meeting where Charlotte and the company get charged with finding Mortmain in two weeks because Benedict is a sexist dill hole. So they start looking into Mortmain’s background to try and learn more about him and where he came from and yada yada. We learn that warlocks adopted Mortmain and Shadowhunters killed them for some reason. It was mentioned why but I’m just blanking on it rn. But anywho, Mortmain wants revenge and like I feel for him. That would suck to see your parents get murdered and get no recompense for it. But also like, lol at his plan being like I am going to create a super special warlock bride and then marry her, make her change into my adoptive warlock father who will give me the special spell to bind demon energies to my robot army and then I’m going to kill all the shadow hunters. Like it’s honestly wild to me that CC came up with that and managed to turn it into three books. Good for her.
Tessa and Jem have been paling around since the last book’s events and have grown closer and closer. They are precious, and I love them as smitten friends. Will is an idiot for not seeing the way Jem feels because it was obvious from CA that Jem was in love with Tessa. Tell me I’m wrong. And his reaction upon finding out they’re engaged is ridonk. ‘If you loved me, you would let me have her!!!!’ I know he doesn’t say it, but omg Will.
We learn why Will has been a giant dildo on the planet for the last five years. When he was a child, he found a Pyxis box in his dad’s study, opened it and then a demon popped out, stabbed his sister with his poisonous tail, and then fake cursed Will that anyone who loved him would die. The next day his sister dies looking all monstrous and stuff. So naturally, Will’s first thought was to run away from home and be a total dick for the rest of his life instead of like…trying to use the Institute’s resources and connections with warlocks to find a cure five years ago. But like to be fair, he was like…what 12? I feel like I’m getting the amount of time wrong…was it seven years? Idk it was a span of years. And then, of all things, a pretty super special girl is the thing to change his mind and make him finally seek out some help. But, like, backing up a bit, here’s my question. Why didn’t Will’s parents…question the way the daughter died? Or did they and Will just ran away before he heard about it? Why did Will’s dad have the demon in his study anyway? Like why didn’t he give it back to the institute? I understand keeping a seraph blade in case a demon attacks, but why keep a DEMON? Why did Will not think to ask his dad about the demon? Like his parents already loved him, they weren’t just going to stop, lmao. Sorry, I’m venting.
AND ANOTHER THING!!! Magnus could quickly call Marbas on this lie that he didn’t curse Will. Why didn’t he figure that out when Will told him the story? Like Magnus isn’t stupid, and he’s well aware people love Will. If he was clever enough to figure it out after Marbas talked about it, why couldn’t he figure it out when Will told him the story? The only difference was he learned how long Marbas was in the Pyxis, but I mean, it could’ve stood to reason he was in that thing for a long time without Marbas even needing to tell them. I’m sorry. Why am I like this?
So Will’s trying to remove his curse, and somewhere in this time, they go to Yorkshire and Jem and Tessa pretend to be engaged. *foreshadowing* They go to see Aloysius Starkweather, and I couldn’t stop thinking of Argus Filch/Walder Frey. He’s extra gross, has a spoils collection of gnarly warlock remains, and naturally, Tessa faints because she’s a LADY. They go to visit the house that Mortmain was said to have owned, and Will sees his sister there, freaks out and decides to do some drugs.
While Tessa and Jem are wondering where he is, they search WIll’s room, and she finds that Will kept her letters that she’d written to her brother while in the Dark house and like I’m annoyed because those letters made me want to hear about her time there. It would’ve made me connect with Tessa far more to experience that shit with her, but then I guess this is meant to be YA, and it might’ve been too heavy. Idk I like my gore.
They find Will in an ifrit den high on yin fen, aka the drug Jem requires to live. I found this super insensitive of him, honestly. Like yeah, I know he was super upset and just looking for release, but why wouldn’t he get drunk like he’s always pretending to be? Why would he go to do the drugs that he is well aware is killing his best friend and is super addicting? Idk it just reads as messed up to me. And then they’re all mad at him for approximately two days before all is forgiven.
Honestly, Jem and Will should also be in love. I feel this story was CC’s warm-up to the throuple she writes in TDA. I wish it just ended up being a throuple here, lmao. Like Tessa, lemme make out with Jem and then also Will and keep it a secret from everyone. OR just all three of you date. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Problem solved. The parabatai ceremony is a marriage ceremony anyway.
I got a kick out of reading about Jessamine’s betrayal, although I think it was a misuse of her character. I believe Jessamine had much potential, but in the end, she went right back to Nate, knowing what kind of person he was and what he tried to do to her. It doesn’t make sense to me. She was so pissed about Nate’s betrayal, and now she wants to marry him and betray the people who helped raise her? We don’t get much insight into her as a character, but I think that much more could have been done with her.
Benedict Lightwood likes to bone demon ladies, which is weird when many of the demons in the first few books have been like gelatinous creatures with insect body parts. The only humanoid I remember being mentioned was Lilith, who also had snakes coming out of her eyes. Is the demon licking Benedict’s face Lilith right now? Also, why would he keep boning demon ladies if he knows they’re giving him a demon std that will turn him into a demon? Like? Does not compute.
Also, before the cannibalism debacle, I always used to picture Armie Hammer as Gideon, making this reread a lil weird. I like Sophie and Gideon together, however. Oh, that was another thing I wanted to mention. Tessa is making out with Jem when she knows Sophie is in love with her upsets me personally. I’ve had so many friends do that to me that I feel anger on behalf of Sophie. You tell your pal that you think someone is cute or you have a big crush on them, and the next thing you know, your friend is over there making out with the person you’re into. Like, um, wow, never trusting you again. So, sorry, Sophie, I’m glad Gideon’s over here being the man you need. And then when Sophie tells Tessa she’s not mad at her, she’s immediately like, OH DO YOU LIKE CYRIL THEN? Why does she only think Sophie would like the servants lmao? Like no, Tessa, She’s dating Gideon, but it’s also NOT YOUR BUSINESS TESSA. Also, Tessa’s reaction when she finds out Sophie likes Gideon is gross. “Can you really see him going to his father and saying he wants to marry a parlor maid???” Like, suck a dick, Tessa.
I loved seeing Hyacinth again. I am a big fan of faeries and remember liking how CC writes them a lot. (We’ll see if that’s still true when I reread the books where they’re featured more, but so far, it’s still true) I love how they’re such confusing little aholes. Like Hyacinth gives Tessa a super obvious clue about who she really is but then erases it with one comment. I love it. Because while Tessa isn’t a faerie changeling, she was still swapped in the manner of changelings. I thought that was a pretty clever bit of foreshadowing.
Finally, Magnus called a Shadowhunter out on their aversion to magic. YER RUNES ARE BASICALLY MAGIC.
So the whole Magnus and Camille relationship. Truthfully, I didn’t get it at all. Magnus does not seem the kind of person who would be into someone so seemingly detached. At the same time, I think it’s silly of him to expect monogamy when both he and Camille will live forever. Like what she says makes sense to me, but she says it in the rudest way possible. It’s essentially just like a centuries-long open relationship, Magnus. What’s the problem? As long as all parties are consenting, that sounds like a great time to me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Also, the idea of Magnus sitting around waiting for anyone is strange to me, but I guess this is at a different point in his life, so he’s not the same Magnus we learned in TMI. I imagine he would’ve gone searching for her himself or something. OR just been like, all right, fine, you don’t want me? Byeeeee. His sitting around hoping she might apologize to him and ask her to love him again is so weirdly out of character, imo. But like I said, this is hundreds of years before TMI, so I’m willing to be forgiving if this is meant to show how he became the way he is now or something, lmao. Then again, he was doing way too much to impress Alec in TRSOM. Also, lying about kissing Will was not so cool. But whatever, I guess.
Stupid question. Is Idris pronounced like Idris Elba or like eye-dris?
In regards to Tessa’s shapeshifting ability. I have some questions. So, we know she has to be holding an item that belonged to someone to shift into that person and like be able to hear their thoughts or whatever, but here’s my question. Can Tessa only change into someone else? Or can she make up her own features and shift into that? Can she change into a completely new person? She talks about doing it but never actually does it, so I’m wondering if it’s possible. If she’s part Eidolon, it looked like they were able to shift into whatever they wanted, so shouldn’t Tessa be able to too? Can she change into an animal? Or just people? Also, since she’s technically a warlock, can she do actual magic or just shapeshift?
Someone mentioned that one of the annoying things about this book is that in between everything that happens, there are drawn-out scenes explaining Tessa getting dressed, how Sophie does her hair, etc. And while I understand that it’s probably accurate to the time, it’s not necessary for this story. I get it; it’s more character-driven than plot-driven, and CC needed filler chapters. But oh my god, do I not care.
I imagine Henry as an Alan Tudyk-type character with crazy red hair.
The whole scene where Nate is like holding Tessa is so hard to imagine. One hand/forearm is across her throat, and another is gripping her chin, but his waistcoat buttons are digging into her back. Why doesn’t she elbow him in the gut and run away?? Nothing is holding her arms down. I know she kicks him in the kneecap, but I feel like elbowing him would’ve been more accessible.
Also, the whole reveal about Nate not being Tessa’s brother isn’t shocking, considering it was just done in TMI. Stop recycling plot points CC. Also, he killed his real mom because she was a ‘whore’. Because having sex before marriage is so terrible. God shut up, Nate. Like damn, he deserved to die.
Would blood really be dripping off his face from some nail scratches? I think not. How long are Jessamine/Tessa’s nails if they can just shred Nate’s skin so easily? I imagine ladies kept their nails short and clean in Victorian times, but I could be wrong.
I imagine Mortmain, while making his robots, is like, ‘YES, MAKE A 20 FOOT ONE WITH HORNS’ EHEHEHEH.
Will is too hardcore for more painkilling runes, so he lets Brother Enoch pull shards of metal out of his back while he grits his teeth.
The whole Charlotte and Henry miscommunication thing was both funny and stupid. Like they’re both idiots. Charlotte is pregnant, so clearly they’ve boned several times, but if neither thought the other loved them, then like…how awkward was that sex??? Idk there relationship baffles me.
Tessa, not knowing the word for sex physically pains me on many levels. “Aunt Harriet had been in love enough to let her fiancé do whatever it was exactly that left one with child’ KILL MEEEE.
Also, ordinarily, I would find Jem’s proposal so lame, but I love him so dearly, and he is so pure and precious that I was chortling through the whole thing. HE THINKS HIS LOVE FOR TESSA IS MAKING HIM A STRONGER MAN AND KEEPING HIM HEALTHIER AND ALIVE LONGER. IT MAKES ME CRY.
Also, just like instant pedo vibes from Mortmain being like ‘I created you’ and intends to marry her. Gross.
You know what’s rude af—making Cyril drive the carriage in the rain. That poor man will get pneumonia, and Shadowhunters CAN’T GET SICK. One of them should’ve driven the friggin’ carriage.
The fact that Tessa has to keep reminding herself that she loves Jem proves to me that she doesn’t really love Jem. For some stupid reason, she loves Will, but now she’s trapped in a situation where she has to force herself to pretend to love Jem when she really wants to be with Will.
This story ends kind in a neat happy little bow. Which is weird. Because like who gets engaged when they’re being hunted by an evil little manlet bent on destroying all of the Shadowhunters? And then Will’s little sister shows up and the book ends. The end. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some choice quotes I felt the need to point out. Like they literally made me LOL.
* Your peace of mind looks cut up.
* Look upon the bright side
* She breathed his breath
* Do you recollect me now?
* We ought to wait for them, oughtn’t we?
* I’m afraid too much passion could start you shedding petals like a tree in autumn, though. WTF DOES THAT MEAAAAAN.
Listen, I liked this book. I really did. Mostly because of the characters, because that’s what’s making me turn page after page. The plot is alright, nothing too complicated. Just some Shadowhunters messing up and some betrayal. Will is still a bitch, but you guessed it, he’s a bitch with a backstory. Anyways, I still love him. But as much as I love Will, Jem deserves the world. He was so so happy during this book and it break’s my heart knowing it’s all going to crumple. Jem deserves the world, and he deserves the girl though Tessa does not deserves him. I swear to all that is holy that if Tessa shatters his precious heart, I will crawl into these pages and beat her ass. Tessa, you’re great, but please don’t marry a guy when you’re still pining over the other, will ya? I felt so so sad at the end of this book, because Jem was so genuinely happy and loving life, while I know Tessa will shatter it all.
It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!! Yes storyline significantly got better , pacing as well because I read this one faster than the first one but I have a problem with Tessa/fmc and honestly when I don’t like fmc my reading experience and my rating significantly gets lower because I spent so much time on Tessa’s head and I dislike her. Currently just tolerating for sake of the storyline.
“There is a force and strength in love” (only quote I loved from this book)
Will stole my heart through and through in this one omg my poor baby. My heart broken for him about his sacrifice. I couldn’t predict anything about the mystery of his mask but I exactly knew the outcome of that mystery from the beginning. Such a heartbreaking reality for him! He became my new favorite because we actually got to know him as a character and see behind his behavior so we got to know real William Herondale! He made me truly cry in the end of the book and I understood why he actually loves bland ass Tessa.
Jem ugh I love him but he became such an insignificant character and just became a guy who’s there to love Tessa and create love triangle with tension and angst. I miss his wisdom and it was nowhere to be seen. How he couldn’t see Tessa and Will’s feelings for each others??? I can’t comprehend because he is observant, wise and kind but somehow he can’t see what’s in front of him!? It was weird contrary towards his character. I don’t like it at all. I don’t even understand why he loves Tessa.
Ugh Tessa, I have a strong dislike towards her. She is bland, judgmental, immature and hypocritical. I don’t understand her character even if she is young and living in Victorian era. I don’t see why two boys want her!???
Plot (despite of not much happening) and storyline got significantly better and I enjoyed it much more. We got to see more deeper side of the characters and their romances
“There is a force and strength in love” (only quote I loved from this book)
Will stole my heart through and through in this one omg my poor baby. My heart broken for him about his sacrifice. I couldn’t predict anything about the mystery of his mask but I exactly knew the outcome of that mystery from the beginning. Such a heartbreaking reality for him! He became my new favorite because we actually got to know him as a character and see behind his behavior so we got to know real William Herondale! He made me truly cry in the end of the book and I understood why he actually loves bland ass Tessa.
Jem ugh I love him but he became such an insignificant character and just became a guy who’s there to love Tessa and create love triangle with tension and angst. I miss his wisdom and it was nowhere to be seen. How he couldn’t see Tessa and Will’s feelings for each others??? I can’t comprehend because he is observant, wise and kind but somehow he can’t see what’s in front of him!? It was weird contrary towards his character. I don’t like it at all. I don’t even understand why he loves Tessa.
Ugh Tessa, I have a strong dislike towards her. She is bland, judgmental, immature and hypocritical. I don’t understand her character even if she is young and living in Victorian era. I don’t see why two boys want her!???
Plot (despite of not much happening) and storyline got significantly better and I enjoyed it much more. We got to see more deeper side of the characters and their romances
My heart, Will
Somehow, [b:Clockwork Angel|7171637|Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)|Cassandra Clare|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1454962884s/7171637.jpg|6674837] is more fantastic than this one. It took a long time for me to finish this book because at some point there's lack of action developments.
But, the good thing about this book is... it was playing with your emotions. The declaration of love, betrayal from Jessamine, a sweet love encounter from Sophie Collins and Gideon Lightwood. It was soooo good.
William Herondale with Magnus Bane is one of the most pleasant things that happened in this book. Like... my two favorite characters.
Can't wait to read the final book!
Somehow, [b:Clockwork Angel|7171637|Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)|Cassandra Clare|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1454962884s/7171637.jpg|6674837] is more fantastic than this one. It took a long time for me to finish this book because at some point there's lack of action developments.
But, the good thing about this book is... it was playing with your emotions. The declaration of love, betrayal from Jessamine, a sweet love encounter from Sophie Collins and Gideon Lightwood. It was soooo good.
William Herondale with Magnus Bane is one of the most pleasant things that happened in this book. Like... my two favorite characters.
Can't wait to read the final book!
Too similar to TMI and too confusing
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
If I had a pound for every time I’ve had to suffer through a girl getting engaged to the wrong brother this week, I’d have two pounds, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i have nothing to say this is so beautiful need will jem and tessa to watch the movie challengers and be struck with inspiration
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated