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Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: September 1, 2013

Finish date: September 30, 2013

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Jan 23, 2024 Bibliophilic Richard rated it really liked it

From the get-go, I was sucked back into the Shadowhunter world because of how easy to read Cassandra Clare's writing style is. The story, in itself, is easy to get into, and the execution was well done. I like the dynamics between the characters too, especially with the huge cast of characters. I greatly appreciate the balance given to each character's exposure and impact on the plot. Although I predicted the twist, I enjoyed how it all unfolded. This book deserves its hype being one of the best ...more

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Sep 17, 2013 Margaret rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, angels, 5-star, badass-characters, hilarious-characters, wishlist-hardback

OH. MY. GOD. THESE CHARACTERS ARE NOT THE SAME AS HARRY POTTER. AND THEY ARE NOT COPIES OF THE CHARACTERS IN TMI!

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Sep 03, 2013 kelyn bihm rated it really liked it

I feel like this book was very similar to City of Bones in the way it was set up. The plot and character development took on a familiar pace. Like COB, I didn't love the book because i feel like we only get to scratch the surface with this story and these characters, but I did very much enjoy it! Those clockwork creatures were so weird and creepy! And Tessa! I think I like Tessa more than I like Clary. I just connect with her better. And these boys! OH! I like them both so much already! I really ...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Maren Gabaldon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourite, ya

(20 years old) Second time reading it (the first time I read it I was 13 years old) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE! I forgot soo many things. This series is a lot darker than I remember and it did start kind of slow in comparison to TMI. But If I remember correctly, I preferred this series over TMI. This cast of characters is so loveable I love Henry and Charlotte <3 and this is probably the only love triangle where I love both of the guys.. Jem is such a sweetheart. WILL HERONDALE <3 Only dislike is the ...more

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