Kirsten Squires’s Comments (group member since Sep 18, 2010)

Kirsten Squires’s comments from the Q&A with Cassandra Clare group.

This is more of a comment than a question, but I've been looking back at CA, and am wondering if Will's secret has something to do with death/dying - either he is drawn to it, or can only get close to those who are dying...something along these lines.

There are a couple places in the book where death seems to draw a reaction from him; in the beginning, when Tessa questions why they would focus so much on Emma's death, and a brief strange look crosses Will's face; and then at the Dark sisters house, when Will and Tessa are with the corpses, he gets a strange reaction. He also only seems to be able to get close to Jem, and then at the end, he lets his walls down with Tessa when he thinks she's dying. And this is way off base, but I was wondering if his habit of biting vampires might have anything to do with his death fascination (if he does in fact have one :)).

Thanks again for taking the time to do the Q&A - I've really enjoyed reading the answers. I really respect the way you interact with your fans.

Cassandra wrote: "Hi! You are awesome for doing this.

*Spoiler for Clockwork Angel*
I’m wondering about the attic scene, when Will asks, “What was that?” Is he referring to: 1. His lack of self-control around Tessa..."

Ooh, sorry about that! I've been trying to follow the questions, but must have skimmed over those. I know that's annoying :) Thanks for answering!

Hi! You are awesome for doing this.

*Spoiler for Clockwork Angel*
I’m wondering about the attic scene, when Will asks, “What was that?” Is he referring to: 1. His lack of self-control around Tessa? 2. The fact that she was so into kissing him too? 3. A different feeling, maybe something powerful he felt while kissing her, that could be somehow related to his secret – or none of the above? :D

Also, I’m Team Will at this point, despite his lack of, um, people skills. When developing and writing about his character, did you recognize that while there would be lots of readers who would despise him, that there would also be others who were intrigued by him and wanting to believe he could be good? Or was that not a consideration (as in you just wrote him as he was and figured people would take him or leave him?) As a reader, would you be more likely to be put off by a character like Will, or are you the type who would wonder what’s behind the mask of cruelty? And does that match up with how you would perceive someone like Will in real life?

Thank you again for taking your time to do this!