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Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: February 9, 2012

Finish date: March 2, 2012

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Jun 28, 2010 Melissa-The Book Addict rated it it was amazing

I wasn't sure that this book could hold up to the first book, but wow it blew it away. There was so much to this story. I loved Will's story line and how it involoved Mangus was great, seeing all that cleared up some of the things said between Camille and Mangus in CoFA. I also loved every second that we spent with Jem!

Tessa is still trying to figure out what she is and I think we found out, and hopefully I'm right and Cassie will explain it in book 3. Now I for one was shocked yet not shocked b ...more

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Jan 08, 2010 Kristen rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, steampunk

Clockwork Prince by Casasndra Clare is the latest installment in the Infernal Devices series. And like the first book, Clockwork Angel, I am really wondering what all the fuss is about. I adored the City series – at least the first book – and have been slowly become less interested in that series as Ms. Clare stretches the stories well beyond their breaking point. Here, my issues are different. Since we are only 2 books in, it’s hard to ague that she’s stretched the story arc past it’s useful an Clockwork Prince by Casasndra Clare is the latest installment in the Infernal Devices series. And like the first book, Clockwork Angel, I am really wondering what all the fuss is about. I adored the City series – at least the first book – and have been slowly become less interested in that series as Ms. Clare stretches the stories well beyond their breaking point. Here, my issues are different. Since we are only 2 books in, it’s hard to ague that she’s stretched the story arc past it’s useful and interesting life. Instead, we have predictable characters, predictable stories, and a very misleading title (again). Not to mention where the title comes from… well, I am left guessing as to that. Because while I have an idea it isn’t exactly crystal clear. Of course the importance of the Angel from book #1 is still a great big mystery.

We pick up after the events of Clockwork Angel with Tessa living at the institute, Will still his angry full of teen angst self, Jem as caring and vulnerable as ever, Sophie learning to be at home with new employers, Charlotte and Henry up for replacement as head of the Institute, Jessamine self absorbed and hating anything to do with the Shadowhunters, and the Lightwood family causing problems. We know that the Magister is Mortmain but we don’t know where he is or really what he is up to. And Nate is on the run. What ensues is a chase to find Mortmain and saw Charlotte and Henry’s position.

There is a “twist” with Jesse (although when you can see it coming that far away, it’s hard to categorize it as a twist); a “twist” with Benedict Lightwood (see previous parenthetical – and this one was even more obvious); some blackmail, a little itsy bitsy tinee tiny bit of clockwork (really, I would love to see more steampunk like the titles suggest, the books are let downs in that respect) and not nearly as much romance as with the City series. The love triangle of Tessa, Will and Jem is the most predictable part of the book and it feels like a waste of words at this point.

We do get introduced to Will’s family, sort of. And at the end, it’s clear that at least one member of that family will play a big role in the next book. And Mortmain is still at large. And while we know a little about his history and the Warlock’s who were his adoptive parents were, we really aren’t any closer to getting to him.

The writing is, as mentioned above, predictable. Ms. Clare seems to be having some plot development issues. The writing is “ah” like with the first installment. I think the author is attempting to write the dialogue in a style reminiscent of Victorian England. But it only works about 30% of the time. I would rather just have her skip that and write more natural dialogue even if it doesn’t quite live up to Victorian standards.

Don’t get me wrong, the book isn’t terrible. It was an entertaining few hours reading it. But I won’t exactly be lining up on the release date for the next installment. On a brighter note – lovin’ the series cover art! ...more

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Jan 10, 2012 Marcella rated it it was amazing

this book was even better then the first one I am so getting into this series

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Jan 04, 2013 SarahSmith rated it it was amazing

Even better than the first. I can't wait to find out how it all ends. Definitely having a hard time deciding who I want Tessa to end up with more. Great story. ...more

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Mar 06, 2011 Samantha rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, demons

Bu kitabı okuduğumdan beri dudaklarımdan eksik olmayan tek isim William.... Ah ah neden bu kadar iyi yazmak zorundasın Cassandra ha? her kitabın sonunda inanı delirtiyorsun! umarım üçüncü kiap geç değildir yoksa ben böyle depresyond devam edicem :)

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Jun 10, 2017 Dina rated it really liked it

I love these books but the love triangle is killing me! I read these slightly out of order so I know it ends up getting worked out but still. The angst! Anyway, will be onto book three as soon as I can get to the library.

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Apr 21, 2011 Helen rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites

The beginning was oh so slow... the middle was great, the ending was heartbreaking! Lots of action, lots of romance, lots of Will ^_^ (Team Will btw!) Can't wait to see how this trilogy will turn out! ...more

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