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Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
4.0
Review: The Infernal Devices – Cassandra Clare
Contents
Quick Review
The Victorian London Setting
How This Influenced The Characters
The Love Triangle
More thoughts on Romance in the Books
Character Development
Tessa
Will
Jem
Sophie
Charlotte and Henry
Jessamine
Gabriel and Gideon
Mortmain
Magnus Bane
Final Note
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Ever since I watched Shadowhunters on Netflix, I found myself intrigued by Cassandra Clare and her Shadowerse (Shadowhunter Universe). The series is based on Cassie's The Mortal Instruments 6-part book series, as mentioned in the Netflix series intro. So out of curiosity, I dug in and found all about it. Being a hardcore fantasy book lover myself, I decided to give it a go. I started with her The Infernal Devices Trilogy albeit TMI (The Mortal Instruments) being published first.
The Infernal Devices is a prequel to The Mortal Instruments. The Trilogy consists of three books, namely, Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess. The series follows the life of an orphaned Teenage girl, Tessa Gray, who finds out that she has the power to shape-shift. However, it cannot be proved that she's a warlock as she doesn't bear a warlock mark. In the course of the series, she figures how to control and use this newly established power of hers as she navigates into the new world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders. The series covers the life of Tessa with her Shadowhunter friends at The London Institute.
Now you may ask, why I am reviewing all the three together instead of individually. The three books are so closely knit, the story is the same, continuing with the book after it. A trilogy is not just three books with the same characters. It is one story as a three-part structure, with an overarching storyline knitting everything together. It's like a three-act play where each book is like an act. The Infernal Devices is a perfect example of it. It's absolutely a lovely trilogy, everything about it is wonderful, the whole Victorian London setting, the extraordinary love triangle, some of the character development, and of course, all the literary references. But there are also many parts which I find not so likeable. Let me tell you all about each of them:
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Overall, the books were excellent. I enjoyed the entire journey. It was not the perfect writing but let’s be honest, the story was enjoyable despite countless cliches. If Clockwork Angel was a good start, Clockwork Prince was better and Clockwork Princess was yet best. The story developed surprisingly well in Clockwork Prince as I did feel it a bit dragged in Clockwork Angel. I adored the characters and I experienced the world-building heartily. I could feel myself getting curious, excited, saddened, joyed, scared, worried as if I was part of this world.
The suspense about Tessa’s secret and Will’s secret and if Jem will live or not was perfectly written. The protagonist and antagonist balance were well-maintained. Somehow, these stories were full of action and plot-driven while also having profoundly interwoven character arcs at their heart, which is unique, particularly in YA fantasy fiction. This is my first official reading of Cassandra Clare and I must say I’m impressed. I’m so glad to know that there are so many more books in the whole Shadowhunter-Universe. I plan to read them all and tell you guys all about it. By the angel, I’m in love with the shadowhunter world!
Until Next Time, Shadowfans!
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Contents
Quick Review
The Victorian London Setting
How This Influenced The Characters
The Love Triangle
More thoughts on Romance in the Books
Character Development
Tessa
Will
Jem
Sophie
Charlotte and Henry
Jessamine
Gabriel and Gideon
Mortmain
Magnus Bane
Final Note
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Ever since I watched Shadowhunters on Netflix, I found myself intrigued by Cassandra Clare and her Shadowerse (Shadowhunter Universe). The series is based on Cassie's The Mortal Instruments 6-part book series, as mentioned in the Netflix series intro. So out of curiosity, I dug in and found all about it. Being a hardcore fantasy book lover myself, I decided to give it a go. I started with her The Infernal Devices Trilogy albeit TMI (The Mortal Instruments) being published first.
The Infernal Devices is a prequel to The Mortal Instruments. The Trilogy consists of three books, namely, Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess. The series follows the life of an orphaned Teenage girl, Tessa Gray, who finds out that she has the power to shape-shift. However, it cannot be proved that she's a warlock as she doesn't bear a warlock mark. In the course of the series, she figures how to control and use this newly established power of hers as she navigates into the new world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders. The series covers the life of Tessa with her Shadowhunter friends at The London Institute.
"Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork Angel has got everything: set in Victorian London but with an American heroine — feisty and attractive, natch; it features the Nephilim, a category of quasi-angelic beings (remember Genesis, about there being giants in the world in those days?) and some interesting vampires . . . one of the Nephilim falls for the heroine but can’t, for unspoken reasons, consummate his longing . . . the human elements of the story are well told. Have to say, it’s a cracking read."
The Evening Standard
Now you may ask, why I am reviewing all the three together instead of individually. The three books are so closely knit, the story is the same, continuing with the book after it. A trilogy is not just three books with the same characters. It is one story as a three-part structure, with an overarching storyline knitting everything together. It's like a three-act play where each book is like an act. The Infernal Devices is a perfect example of it. It's absolutely a lovely trilogy, everything about it is wonderful, the whole Victorian London setting, the extraordinary love triangle, some of the character development, and of course, all the literary references. But there are also many parts which I find not so likeable. Let me tell you all about each of them:
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Overall, the books were excellent. I enjoyed the entire journey. It was not the perfect writing but let’s be honest, the story was enjoyable despite countless cliches. If Clockwork Angel was a good start, Clockwork Prince was better and Clockwork Princess was yet best. The story developed surprisingly well in Clockwork Prince as I did feel it a bit dragged in Clockwork Angel. I adored the characters and I experienced the world-building heartily. I could feel myself getting curious, excited, saddened, joyed, scared, worried as if I was part of this world.
The suspense about Tessa’s secret and Will’s secret and if Jem will live or not was perfectly written. The protagonist and antagonist balance were well-maintained. Somehow, these stories were full of action and plot-driven while also having profoundly interwoven character arcs at their heart, which is unique, particularly in YA fantasy fiction. This is my first official reading of Cassandra Clare and I must say I’m impressed. I’m so glad to know that there are so many more books in the whole Shadowhunter-Universe. I plan to read them all and tell you guys all about it. By the angel, I’m in love with the shadowhunter world!
Until Next Time, Shadowfans!
Read Complete Plot Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.
Read Complete Character Review on Syviv's Bibliofile.