Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Jun 23, 2019 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I was wondering how this final book in the trilogy was going to tie up so many loose ends left dangling after the last book but I guess I shouldn’t have been concerned as this was a whopping 16 hours+ long! If I’ve any complaint it’s that it was too long even though there was a lot going on. With that said, it all led up to a very satisfying and extraordinary ending.

I’m not a fan of love triangles, especially young adult ones, and never will be so I wasn’t looking forward to the resolution of t I was wondering how this final book in the trilogy was going to tie up so many loose ends left dangling after the last book but I guess I shouldn’t have been concerned as this was a whopping 16 hours+ long! If I’ve any complaint it’s that it was too long even though there was a lot going on. With that said, it all led up to a very satisfying and extraordinary ending.

I’m not a fan of love triangles, especially young adult ones, and never will be so I wasn’t looking forward to the resolution of the Tessa/Jem/Will entanglement. It pains me to say this given my attitude but this one was beautifully written and actually made me cry. It touched me in ways I never saw coming and made my commitment to the listening for hours series feel more than worthwhile. I replayed the epilogue three times.

The Lightwoods were at odds when we last saw them and there’s an extraordinary climax involving Benedict and his two sons, Gideon and Gabriel. It was epic with lasting effects on all of them.

But the main event was all about stopping Mortmain and his mechanical army, the infernal devices. As Tessa’s identity was tied to this story arc, there was much to be revealed. The scenes leading up to the final showdown were über exciting and unpredictable with no one really sacred from serious injury or death. Charlotte Branwell’s issues with the Clave Council’s Consul escalate as he seeks to undermine and dispose of her from the Institute. The political machinations are as interesting as everything else in this story. And, another new narrator who excelled at everything but Tessa’s voice as he seemed to have to stop and read to pull off an American accent. Otherwise, he was flawless.

It’s a spectacular conclusion to the series though the lead up was better than the final scene. Maybe that’s normal given the high expectations I formed. No matter as overall I enjoyed the story and the series and was extremely satisfied with the ending. Yes, it should have been shorter but I landed in a great place. ...more

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Jul 22, 2019 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Tessa Gray has been abducted by Mortmain and most use her own knowledge and strength to escape. Jem is extremely sick and unable to go after Tessa, so Will goes. Mortmain's plan to destroy the Shadowhunters with his automatons is a go and Charlotte Branwell must rally her troops, without the help of the Clave, to stop him.

I enjoyed this whole trilogy and Clockwork Princess closed it out well. Tessa uses her ability in a unique way and the end resulting is shocking. Jem's story breaks my heart an ...more

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Sep 17, 2013 Mary rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Es imposible describir lo que se siente al final de este libro... lo amé!!!! Y me pareció un final hermoso!!!!

Durante los dos libros anteriores se sufre con el triángulo Will/Tessa/Jem y aunque hay momentos en los que uno quiere odiar a Will o a Jem así poder sacar a alguno de la ecuación.... es imposible!!! Los dos son perfectos como son y son las dos caras de la misma moneda lo que hace completamente entendible que Tessa ame a los dos.

La historia de Tessa y Will es romántica como una novela é ...more

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Feb 09, 2015 Judy Hall rated it really liked it

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Tessa Gray loves two men. Her heart is divided equally between them. And they love each other as brothers as much as they lover her. Jem has won her hand, so Will must stand back and let them have whatever time together they can. But, before there can be a wedding, their enemy, Mortmain returns to try to destroy them all.

This book is full of a great many characters and pulls many threads together, so my little description of the book barely does it justice. But as much as I enjoy all the charact ...more

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Jun 25, 2013 Anita Reads rated it liked it · review of another edition

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In this final installment in the Infernal Devices series, it leads up to the final battle with Mortmain, and all the clockwork automatons. While trying to figure out where Mortmain is hiding as well as for Charlotte to prove the enclave of it being ok that she is the Institute leader in London. Tessa and Will are also trying to find a cure for Jem as well as trying to understand the feelings they're having towards each other.

I liked the plot alright in the whole series, but I find it to k ...more

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Feb 07, 2012 Logan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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What a nice end to the trilogy! I think this is one of the few books that can pull off a love triangle that satisfies both camps. I was never a Jem fan for the romance, but it led to a very touching story. I wish this had a little more action in the middle. At times it plodded along without much purpose other than to have characters pine for each other. Overall, it still resonated with me emotionally and I very much enjoyed it.

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Jun 12, 2014 Tracy rated it it was amazing

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Wow. What an amazing finale to the series. This had everything. I loved the ending... I cried.. so bittersweet and then beautifully sweet... I loved it.

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