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A review by erikajay
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2.0
What a disappointment! I’ve read this book twice now and it just doesn’t stand up to either The Mortal Instruments or The Dark Artifices.
The characters aren’t as interesting or compelling. It’s hard to like any of them except for Jem. And the idea of the clockwork creatures is interesting, but it seems to really move the story out of the Shadowhunter world. Our main characters aren’t off fighting demons, they’re fighting machines. It just doesn’t have the same feel as TMI.
I think that more sections from Will’s and Jem’s POV would really improve this book. So far, Will is just this huge jerk and I don’t see why Tessa is so drawn to him. Jem is the clear choice.
The characters aren’t as interesting or compelling. It’s hard to like any of them except for Jem. And the idea of the clockwork creatures is interesting, but it seems to really move the story out of the Shadowhunter world. Our main characters aren’t off fighting demons, they’re fighting machines. It just doesn’t have the same feel as TMI.
I think that more sections from Will’s and Jem’s POV would really improve this book. So far, Will is just this huge jerk and I don’t see why Tessa is so drawn to him. Jem is the clear choice.