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rhevavi's review against another edition
5.0
When my mind drifts to the book while I’m not reading is an instant 5/5. Loved getting back into this universe and I can’t wait to read the rest
uhmjolene's review against another edition
3.0
2.5/5
i was quite bored for the first 40% of this book, as it seemed to be a carbon copy of the books i've previously read by miss cassie clare. the victorian setting is fun to me and i think it was a great idea to spice it all up and change the ambiance compared to TMI. however, the structure and characters were predictable and far from novel. i do enjoy a predictable story sometimes but so far the 1st book was just... very mid to me. but i should really count myself lucky because there is no incest and i-am-your-father twist in this one. ultimately i will be continuing this series because jem is the love of my life.
i was quite bored for the first 40% of this book, as it seemed to be a carbon copy of the books i've previously read by miss cassie clare. the victorian setting is fun to me and i think it was a great idea to spice it all up and change the ambiance compared to TMI. however, the structure and characters were predictable and far from novel. i do enjoy a predictable story sometimes but so far the 1st book was just... very mid to me. but i should really count myself lucky because there is no incest and i-am-your-father twist in this one. ultimately i will be continuing this series because jem is the love of my life.
bhavyalovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
morrigannicole's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
angelinajmj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
mfh413's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read any of the Mortal Instruments series, which this book is a prequel to, but I will have to now because I loved Clockwork Angel! The action grabbed me from the first page, and the pacing is just right: it moves quickly, but there's enough time for characterization as well. I really cared about the characters, even some of the minor ones. I like that the vampires and other monsters are scary in this book, not all hot and sexy like in many of the other popular teen books that are out right now. Clare creates a really interesting world that I am looking forward to reading more about in the rest of the Infernal Devices series, as well as Mortal Instruments.
amevillalobos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
lanalewis0's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars for jem <333 i liked the plot a lot but i felt like it fell flat a little & was boring in some parts. also some of the characters (jess + nate) were rlly fucking annoying!! anyway that’s all. will start the second book soon!