Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) in Q&A with Cassandra Clare

Mar 21, 2011 MISS VAIN rated it it was amazing

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"It was like a beautiful dream, Tessa said gravely, but she smiled when she said it, which surprised her. "I know you feel inhuman, and as if you are set apart, away from life and love, but....."His voice cracked a little, the first time Tessa had heard him sound unsure. He cleared his throat. "I promise you, the right man won't care."

I must start my review with saying I'm a lover of all things Cassandra Clare. She captivated me in the beginning with City of Bones the first book in The Mortal In ...more

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Nov 08, 2010 Iyah rated it it was amazing

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I loved, loved, loved this book.

Although I'm not sure if it's just me or the guy in the cover kinda looks like Edward. His hair is very Edward-ish Ha Ha.

The Story was set in the year 1878, and if you haven't read the MI series,then you might want to read the vocabs below to further understand this review.

Pandemonium Club - a secret organization of downworlders.
Downworlders - supernatural creatures. Vampires, warlocks,faries, demons etc.
Shadowhunters - half angel half human. Their sworn responsib ...more

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Dec 07, 2010 Buffy rated it it was amazing

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Dark, Victorian, Shadowhunter-y goodness!

Tessa Gray is an intelligent, book-loving heroine with a coveted (and creepy) supernatural ability. Although she is new to the world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders, she has an observant nature and does not shy away from asking questions, so she manages to learn quite a lot about their world very quickly. Aside from her newly-discovered talent, Tessa is a fairly typical 19th century young woman. She is much more comfortable quoting Dickens than she is Dark, Victorian, Shadowhunter-y goodness!

Tessa Gray is an intelligent, book-loving heroine with a coveted (and creepy) supernatural ability. Although she is new to the world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders, she has an observant nature and does not shy away from asking questions, so she manages to learn quite a lot about their world very quickly. Aside from her newly-discovered talent, Tessa is a fairly typical 19th century young woman. She is much more comfortable quoting Dickens than she is wielding a weapon, but she doesn't cower helplessly in the face of danger either. Her courage, compassion, and insatiable curiosity make her a girl to be reckoned with, and I am excited to see how her character will continue to develop over the course of the next two Infernal Devices books.

Then there are the boys... one dark, one light. Will Herondale is often hilarious, frequently rude, and consistently determined to keep his image as tarnished as possible. He seems to suffer from troubling Hyde-like mood swings that repeatedly propel him toward darkly-amused cruelty, and a secret from his mysterious past has given him a harsh, fatalistic attitude. Only Jem, who never questions Will about his past and who tolerates his mercurial temperament with a calm patience, sees Will's well-concealed vulnerability and heart. Jem Carstairs is thoughtful, even-tempered, and soothingly philosophical. But he has a tragic secret of his own, and it is one that some Shadowhunters do not view with compassion or understanding. I've always had a major weakness for broken boys. In this case, one is emotionally broken, one is physically broken, and both are deliciously swoon-worthy. Will and Jem share a brotherly devotion to one another and both find themselves becoming increasingly attached to Tessa. Have I mentioned that I truly cannot wait to read the second Infernal Devices book?!

Need more reasons to pick up this book? How about the nightmarishly horrifying steampunk elements and the complex villains? Have I mentioned that two of the main characters are avid readers, so there are lots of excellent (and occasionally worrisome) literary references to books like A Tale of Two Cities, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Pride and Prejudice? Perhaps I also failed to mention the sexy Shadowhunter whose wet white shirt clings tantalizingly to the runic tattoos inked across his chest? Or the Shadowhunter whose hair brushes silkily across Tessa's wrist as he leans down to kiss the back of her hand? Surely I mentioned the glove removal that will have your heart racing? *sighs*

Yes, I'd recommend this book. *nods*

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Dec 14, 2010 Holly rated it it was amazing

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this story couldn't have been any better than what i thought it was going to be. Tessa is a very courageous, strong girl. she wasn't afraid to do something that was right. though, my favorite character in the story was Jem. he was a very sweet and caring boy. i enjoyed his view on certain things. Will, on the other hand, is complete opposite of Jem. very mysterious, and says things without thinking. he is hiding something i can tell, but what it is? i have no clue. he does care for Tessa, i thin ...more

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Oct 18, 2010 Krystal rated it it was amazing

It a great book to read. that i've read the mortal insterments series this was just as good. when i got to the last page i almost cried and said something on the lines of "NO THAT CAN'T BE THE END", yeah something like that. Anyway i love the love triangle is amazing, i love both Will and Jem but i think i like Will alittle bit more. Maybe it's the Herondale thing. lol
Will it a good book, so good that i think i'll read it again. ...more

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Oct 10, 2010 Amanda rated it it was amazing

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Loved it! I wasn't sure if i would enjoy Clockwork Angel quite as much as I did the Mortal Instruments Series, however Clare worked her magic and I am entranced. With it's own twists and surprises you don't feel as if it is an extension of Mortal Instruments, it has its own sustenance. Highly recommend this book. ...more

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