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4.52 AVERAGE
4.52 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
tense
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:
No
Oh my goodness. This book has once again created an amazing ending for the trilogy. I loved it.
Honestly, I'm still not sure what to say about this book.
I did enjoy it, even more than I did the previous two. I'm not sure if that's because Ms. Claire's writing is improving or I'm just getting used to it. It did seem like there were fewer instances of eye color repeating.
To a degree, I liked the love triangle resolution as it really seemed like the only realistic way those three people would be happy - however, it did also feel like a major cop-out. I did occasionally wanted to rap Jem or Will over the head, because of the painfully honorable way they insisted on behaving. You definitely get the feeling that either of them would step back, letting the other be with Tessa, for the sake of friendship and the love of a Parabatai. Of course, their honor towards each other tends to ignore what Tessa herself wants, which was a little frustrating too.
I liked the addition of other characters to the story also. Of course, after awhile it did seem like every character was introduced just to be a love interest for another character. Thankfully enough, they didn't read that way.
One thing I didn't like was the epilogue. I've never been a fan of stories that feel the necessity to lay out a person's whole life in front of you. It often serves to distance me from the character.
On the plus side, my absolute favorite moments of these books are when the whole group is together, (whoever comprises the group for that book, anyway) usually eating, and trading witty barbs, snarking, and generally being absolutely hilarious.
If you've read and enjoyed the other two in this series, I'd recommend you read this one. ('Course, if you enjoyed the other two, you're probably already planning to read this book so my recommendation is moot point.)
Now, I will leave you with two parting words that I shall now find disproportionately funny for the rest of my life: Enormous worm.
(Originally posted on my blog: http://pagesofstarlight.blogspot.com/)
I did enjoy it, even more than I did the previous two. I'm not sure if that's because Ms. Claire's writing is improving or I'm just getting used to it. It did seem like there were fewer instances of eye color repeating.
To a degree, I liked the love triangle resolution as it really seemed like the only realistic way those three people would be happy - however, it did also feel like a major cop-out. I did occasionally wanted to rap Jem or Will over the head, because of the painfully honorable way they insisted on behaving. You definitely get the feeling that either of them would step back, letting the other be with Tessa, for the sake of friendship and the love of a Parabatai. Of course, their honor towards each other tends to ignore what Tessa herself wants, which was a little frustrating too.
I liked the addition of other characters to the story also. Of course, after awhile it did seem like every character was introduced just to be a love interest for another character. Thankfully enough, they didn't read that way.
One thing I didn't like was the epilogue. I've never been a fan of stories that feel the necessity to lay out a person's whole life in front of you. It often serves to distance me from the character.
On the plus side, my absolute favorite moments of these books are when the whole group is together, (whoever comprises the group for that book, anyway) usually eating, and trading witty barbs, snarking, and generally being absolutely hilarious.
If you've read and enjoyed the other two in this series, I'd recommend you read this one. ('Course, if you enjoyed the other two, you're probably already planning to read this book so my recommendation is moot point.)
Now, I will leave you with two parting words that I shall now find disproportionately funny for the rest of my life: Enormous worm.
(Originally posted on my blog: http://pagesofstarlight.blogspot.com/)
I rarely give 5 stars to traditionally published books unless they are spectacular.
This final book in a trilogy was spectacular
The threads of story were woven together and worked out beautifully as the trilogy came to a close. The language, allusion, emotional journeys all played out in a marvelous fashion.
My only regret is that this is my first foray into Cassandra Clare's writing. As I look to read Mortal Instruments now, knowing they came first in publishing order, I only hope I will not be let down by the eloquent high this series delivered.
This final book in a trilogy was spectacular
The threads of story were woven together and worked out beautifully as the trilogy came to a close. The language, allusion, emotional journeys all played out in a marvelous fashion.
My only regret is that this is my first foray into Cassandra Clare's writing. As I look to read Mortal Instruments now, knowing they came first in publishing order, I only hope I will not be let down by the eloquent high this series delivered.
Objetivamente 4 estrellas, pero en mi corazón siempre será 5 estrellas
For me, this was such a wonderful conclusion and finish to tie the prequel together.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Infernal Devices trilogy up to this point, however there are more relationship conflicts than ever, making things interesting and suspenseful.
I have enjoyed reading as the characters grow older, their personalities making subtle changes. Complex relationships between families have been captured, including plot twists not expected.
The book has not only captured the plot, but has also captured the lives of characters, the scenery of there London surroundings in such immense, powerful and visual detail. I love how Cassandra Clare has used history and geography of London in the time the book is set to create a vividly realistic atmosphere.
I also absolutely love that there are extracts from texts that would have been read by Tessa and will at the start of every chapter. It is a very creative approach to the start of chapters and sets the scenes very well.
Overall, I love the whole themes of clockwork, automatons and more importantly relationships and interactions between characters. In summary, I feel like it ties this series and The Mortal Instruments together very well indeed.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Infernal Devices trilogy up to this point, however there are more relationship conflicts than ever, making things interesting and suspenseful.
I have enjoyed reading as the characters grow older, their personalities making subtle changes. Complex relationships between families have been captured, including plot twists not expected.
The book has not only captured the plot, but has also captured the lives of characters, the scenery of there London surroundings in such immense, powerful and visual detail. I love how Cassandra Clare has used history and geography of London in the time the book is set to create a vividly realistic atmosphere.
I also absolutely love that there are extracts from texts that would have been read by Tessa and will at the start of every chapter. It is a very creative approach to the start of chapters and sets the scenes very well.
Overall, I love the whole themes of clockwork, automatons and more importantly relationships and interactions between characters. In summary, I feel like it ties this series and The Mortal Instruments together very well indeed.