Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2) in Q&A with Cassandra Clare

Feb 03, 2012 Rhiannon Ryder rated it it was amazing

The one book I had to break the -buy no books before Christmas- rule for was Clockwork Prince. Clockwork Angel was one of my fave books of 2010 and I'd been one of the many die hard anticipators of the follow up (which, by the way, was tortuously delayed by 4 months due to a car accident Cassie had, where she broke her wrist). So on the eve of it's release the hubby and I made a dinner time dash to Chapters then threw in some cupcakes and coffee so that we could make an evening of reading (yes, The one book I had to break the -buy no books before Christmas- rule for was Clockwork Prince. Clockwork Angel was one of my fave books of 2010 and I'd been one of the many die hard anticipators of the follow up (which, by the way, was tortuously delayed by 4 months due to a car accident Cassie had, where she broke her wrist). So on the eve of it's release the hubby and I made a dinner time dash to Chapters then threw in some cupcakes and coffee so that we could make an evening of reading (yes, yes, hardly a new thing for us, but you know, fancy new books you're super excited for deserve cupcakes and lattes).

Cassie did not disappoint. Clockwork Prince built on all the things I loved in Clockwork Angel while adding more depth with a handful of new characters, and some fantastic reveals.

Will, my favorite character of the series, had a wonderful story arc. His problems, why he's run away from everything and his general disdain for all those around him are explained, and how it ties him to Tessa and Jem is heartbreaking. Cassie has proven herself the queen of the fraught love affair, and although the triangle between these three seems impossibly tangled at the moment, have faith dear reader. She untangled Jace and Clary eventually, remember? Of course prior to her re-entangling them in City of Lost Souls, but ignore that for a moment. Tumblr and Twitter are absolutely drowning in angry/depressed readers bemoaning the Jem/Tessa/Will mess. It would be funny if it wasn't so endless. But I'm here to reassure all of you- Cassie is a formidable talent when it comes to writing, she will make it work just you wait and see. I'm not saying you'll like it, hell someone is going to have to die or be miserable, but it'll make some great story telling!

Now I have to confess, when Cassie said there was a scene that made her cry while writing it, I was worried. However, I turned out to be terribly cold hearted and did not shed a tear. Who knew?

As usual, Magnus is a character of mystery and intrigue. I love seeing him in this earlier time period and with a full other cast of characters. I can't wait to see what other small reveals about Magnus's history are yet to come in Clockwork Princess, but for now am relishing the small hints and glimpses Cassie's added through both Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince.

Two books in, The Infernal Devices books are proving to be an excellent spin off series to the Mortal Instruments. Strong books as a stand alone series but even more exciting when you throw in their various links to Jace, Izzy, Clary and Co. ...more

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Aug 13, 2019 Renchrst rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, english, hot-guys-are-here, read-2019

WHY YU DO THIS TO ME 😭👏🏻 tears are falling through the last pages, how come love triangle can be this tragic and beautiful at the same time?😭 my poor Will and Jem, Oh God.

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Jun 20, 2010 Reeva rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-i-own

CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!

I didn't like the first one nearly as much as I love this book. I think Tessa is a great heroine. She is a lot like Clary in a way. I really like her, she is sweet, brave and her power is awesome.

I can't believe Will thought he was cursed. That anyone who loved him would die. Poor thing wasted 5 years of his life over a lie. And now that Jem is going to marry Tessa, Will is broken hearted. I really like Jem, but I want Tessa to be with Will.

I'm glad Sophie likes Geido ...more

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May 21, 2011 Amy Halbern rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, young-adult

Wow what a great read. Cassandra Clare once again seizes to amaze me I think that is the way to say I love her writing. I loved Clockwork Prince even more than Clockwork Angel. I think it is because in the first one, Clockwork Angel we were being introduced to the characters and I didn't know them very well. However in this I really got to know the characters. I grew to love Jem more but I will always be TEAM WILL! He stole my heart from the very beginning, even though I like Tessa wanted to thr Wow what a great read. Cassandra Clare once again seizes to amaze me I think that is the way to say I love her writing. I loved Clockwork Prince even more than Clockwork Angel. I think it is because in the first one, Clockwork Angel we were being introduced to the characters and I didn't know them very well. However in this I really got to know the characters. I grew to love Jem more but I will always be TEAM WILL! He stole my heart from the very beginning, even though I like Tessa wanted to throw him through a window! It was so great to know the reasons behind his behavior and why he was the way he was. I am glad that Henry finally woke up and was there for Charlotte more, even though he says that he was always aware. I loved the scenes between the two of them. I also love all the Will and Tessa parts. They have such an incredible strong chemistry, more so them she and Jem. There were a lot of Heart wrenching parts and a lot of sweet parts. I felt for Tessa through the whole thing,especially the trials she is faced and choices she has to make and will still have to make in Clockwork Princess. I loved Gideon Lightwood's character and how he is so not like his father, that was a breath of fresh air to see that. Throughout the book there was some oh my gosh did that really happen parts, and some NOOOOOOO!! Parts too! I felt bad for Jessie and how blinded she was by Nate's lies, but she still stood by his side. However part of me felt like she deserved what happened to her. I never trusted Benedict Lightwood and I am glad that my opinion never changed because he was skeezy to the end of the book. My favorite thing about the infernal devices is when I can connect the two series together, such as things that happen or characters that are mentioned in Clockwork Angel and Clockwork price, I then can identify them in the Mortal Instruments Series. Very neat. I loved the end, not a major Cliffhanger but the character who shows up to the institute I didn't see that one coming. However I really want Tessa and Will to be together at the end!!! ...more

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May 30, 2011 TJ Farmer rated it it was amazing

This book was beyond amazing! I laughed, I even cried and I bit my nails to the cuticle. lol I bought this book this Sunday when I met Cassandra Clare, and I haven't put it down until now. She is an amazing writer and I tip my wine glass in her honor!!!!! What a shocking and heart wrenching ending... bring on CLOCKWORK PRINCESS!!!!!!!! ...more

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Jul 29, 2010 Dominique rated it it was amazing

This book is my favorite of the series so far! It kept me hooked all the way through and even made me cry at parts. I think if you haven't started the infernal devices series or the mortal instruments you should start immediately. ...more

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