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Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: April 1, 2020

Finish date: May 31, 2020

Discussion leader: mjraves

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Mar 04, 2020 mjraves rated it it was amazing

THIS BOOK DESTROYED ME.

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Jan 06, 2021 Yogaa Lakshmi rated it really liked it

I was initially reluctant to start this series because, I have heard so much about this series and Cassandra Clare is so hyped (now I know why). I finally decided to give it a try after my friend recommended for what I believe was the millionth time (she would have thrown the book on my face if it wasn't for the lockdown). Now I don't know how to thank her enough because this series seriously blew my mind and is one of my all-time favorites.

The story is set in 1878, London. Tessa Gray arrives at I was initially reluctant to start this series because, I have heard so much about this series and Cassandra Clare is so hyped (now I know why). I finally decided to give it a try after my friend recommended for what I believe was the millionth time (she would have thrown the book on my face if it wasn't for the lockdown). Now I don't know how to thank her enough because this series seriously blew my mind and is one of my all-time favorites.

The story is set in 1878, London. Tessa Gray arrives at London from New York to live with her brother Nathaniel. As soon as she sets her foot on the docks of Southampton, she gets abducted by the Dark Sisters. The Dark Sisters keep her locked up in the Dark House and torture her to unravel her ability to shape-shift (which Tessa never knew she had in the first place), all to please someone they refer to as the 'Magister'. And when Will Herondale, a young, arrogant shadowhunter, stumbles upon the Dark House and recues Tessa, she is drawn into the supernatural underworld of London.

The writing is easy to understand but at the same time immersive. The world-building is great, giving just the right vibes for Victorian London. I started the Shadowhunter Chronicles directly with this book instead of reading TMI first but I still had no trouble understanding the shadowhunter universe. The plot twist is good. The characters were good too: Will is painstakingly arrogant (we get to know the reason in the later books) to everyone except Jem , Tessa is a sensible but lost girl with some hidden fire, and Jem. Ohmigod! I LOVE Jem sooo much! He is an ANGEL in disguise!!! (not literally, just metaphorically). And his story is soooo depressing....(break for shedding tears)....

Overall, this book is just the right blend of angsty drama, adventure and humor. I highly recommend this book. The last time I felt this good about a series was when I read Harry Potter (and that is the series which made me love reading more than my other hobbies). So that's definitely something. ...more

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May 18, 2020 Milla rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, historical-fiction

Now I finally understand the hype surrounding this series. And the cliffhanger at the end of the book... please just hand me the sequel right now I have to know what happens next!!

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