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*Actual rating: 3.5 stars
When people told me this series is better than the Mortal Instruments, I was skeptical... cause the Mortal Instruments sucks.. I've never been as bored by a book or as annoyed by characters before. So, I assumed the worst of this series as well, you know, cause it's set in the same world and written by the same author.
I found myself actually caring about Tessa, Holy S**t I actually like a character written/created by Cassandra Clare?! I thought I'd never see the day lol ...more
When people told me this series is better than the Mortal Instruments, I was skeptical... cause the Mortal Instruments sucks.. I've never been as bored by a book or as annoyed by characters before. So, I assumed the worst of this series as well, you know, cause it's set in the same world and written by the same author.
I found myself actually caring about Tessa, Holy S**t I actually like a character written/created by Cassandra Clare?! I thought I'd never see the day lol ...more
Will o Jem..... que pregunta???
Después de haber leído toda la serie de "Los instrumentos mortales", decidí leer está. La verdad que me identifico mucho con Jem ya que conozco su historia y se como termina en City of Heavenly Fire. Will es el calco de Jace.... no hay duda de que el carácter de los Herondales es heredable.
La historia es muy atrapante, que sea en Londres y en 1878 le da un toque extra. Los que uno creía que eran buenos no son tan buenos y con una Tessa que está descubriendo quien ...more
Después de haber leído toda la serie de "Los instrumentos mortales", decidí leer está. La verdad que me identifico mucho con Jem ya que conozco su historia y se como termina en City of Heavenly Fire. Will es el calco de Jace.... no hay duda de que el carácter de los Herondales es heredable.
La historia es muy atrapante, que sea en Londres y en 1878 le da un toque extra. Los que uno creía que eran buenos no son tan buenos y con una Tessa que está descubriendo quien ...more
It took me so long to read this book. It reminded me of the Mortal Instruments (which I did not finish) so I think that put me off. I will be continuing with the trilogy eventually.
3.5 - I listened to the audiobook, which was good fun. I haven't seen much of Jennifer Ehle since her Pride & Prejudice days, so it was good to hear her narrate a book, and I think she did a good job.
I liked Tessa's character, it feels as though she will grow and develop through the series. I didn't like Will, but maybe that will change later on.
The plot was okay, not fantastic, hence the medium rating. I do think there is an element of overhype around these books, but they are fine for a brea ...more
I liked Tessa's character, it feels as though she will grow and develop through the series. I didn't like Will, but maybe that will change later on.
The plot was okay, not fantastic, hence the medium rating. I do think there is an element of overhype around these books, but they are fine for a brea ...more
Orphaned Tessa Gray arrives in England to live with her brother and, instead, finds herself prisoner to The Dark Sisters who force her to find her powers as a Downworlder. On the day she is to be forced into marrying the mysterious Magister she is rescued Will and Henry and taken to the Institute, home of the London Shadowhunters.
This is a prequel to the Mortal Instruments and it is a different book. There are steampunk elements that I don't remember in modern times. The characters are all inter ...more
This is a prequel to the Mortal Instruments and it is a different book. There are steampunk elements that I don't remember in modern times. The characters are all inter ...more
I have to say that I expected more awesomeness.
Although the book has some good phrases and moments, and I liked Charlotte a lot. It never gripped me through the story line.
Although the book has some good phrases and moments, and I liked Charlotte a lot. It never gripped me through the story line.
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