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Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)

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by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)

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what should i read first, The Infernal Devices or The Mortal Instruments?
Sanne (forlornreverie) I'd recommend reading those books in the order they were released:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
Clockwork Angel
City of Fallen Angels
Clockwork…moreI'd recommend reading those books in the order they were released:
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City of Glass
Clockwork Angel
City of Fallen Angels
Clockwork Prince
City of Lost Souls
Clockwork Princess
City of Heavenly Fire

From Clockwork Angel on, both series kind of intertwine and some things are foreshadowed in one series that is going to happen in the other. This way you're reading it as Cassandra Clare intended the story to unfold, and you won't be accidentally "spoiled" for one series. :)(less)
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Would I be able understand the story if I haven't read The Mortal Instruments series?
Vanessa Yes you would. I actually read TID before TMI and believe it enhanced my experience as TID is actually better written. If I had read TMI first, I don'…moreYes you would. I actually read TID before TMI and believe it enhanced my experience as TID is actually better written. If I had read TMI first, I don't think I would have finished or given TID a chance.(less)
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Will or Jem? Ship names with Tessa?
Cynthia WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Can I read this w/o reading the mortal instrument series beforehand?
Alexandra You can... It's not mandatory to understand the story. But you WILL enjoy it more if you read TMI first.…moreYou can... It's not mandatory to understand the story. But you WILL enjoy it more if you read TMI first.(less)
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How are angels portrayed in the series? Do they have a big role? As a christian I feel a little uncomfortable reading a book that combines elements of my religion (I know it sounds a little over the top :) )
Gabriela Hi Joanna, angels have a significant role considering shadowhunters are half- angels, half- human. They aren't portrayed as God or gods. Angels are de…moreHi Joanna, angels have a significant role considering shadowhunters are half- angels, half- human. They aren't portrayed as God or gods. Angels are definitely seen as important and necessary to the story. Angels are important to the characters since they are half angel. I'm a Catholic and I know how you feel about not wanting to disrespect your religion and I feel as if this book doesn't do that. They sometimes mention God or the Bible but never mock or disrespect it. This is more fiction than anything. Hope this answers your question! (less)
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