Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Aug 28, 2010 Christy (TheReaderBee) added it

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Re-Read: January 2020

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Re-read in July 2018

Wow, I forgot SO much about this book! I really enjoyed reading it again.

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(2010)
I liked this book just as much as I liked The Mortal Instruments series by Mrs. Clare. I can't wait to see where she goes with this series, and I'm anxiously looking forward to the next book.
And I'm definitely Team Will! Oh, he is SO much like Jace. :) ...more

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Feb 22, 2010 Damaris (GoodChoiceReading) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: must-read

I have to admit that after reading all the early reviews on Clockwork Angel and all the hype about it I just could not wait to get my hands on a copy. I will say though that I was a little afraid that once I did get a copy and read it, that it would let me down. You know how everyone gets so excited over something and then once you get it sometimes it can be a let down? Well not Clockwork Angel. All the hype and great things that was said about it was all true!

I loved it & more! It was so nice ...more

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Apr 04, 2010 Kaitlyn rated it it was amazing

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I absolutely adored this book. I haven't read the Mortal Instruments Series, but that didn't take anything away from this one since it is the first in a series of prequels. The characters were brilliant. I need to go out and get her other books.

THE VERDICT: You might as well go and pre-order this one now because, trust me, you’re going to want it. I can’t wait to read this one again and really catch all of the little details. I am so excited to see who Tessa decides between: Will, Jem or neithe ...more

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Mar 07, 2011 Mummy Cat Claire rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-novels, historicals, series, read-in-2011, read-in-2013

I decided to re-read this book because I thought there was a movie coming out soon. Little did I know then that the movie isn't going to be out for some time. So the hype right now is the City of Bones. Guess I'll be reading that soon.
In 2011, I read this book on CD. I was able to remember a fair amount but I was surprised as to how much I had actually forgotten. I really needed this refresher, especially if I am going to continue on in the Infernal Devices series, which I intend to do.
After rea I decided to re-read this book because I thought there was a movie coming out soon. Little did I know then that the movie isn't going to be out for some time. So the hype right now is the City of Bones. Guess I'll be reading that soon.
In 2011, I read this book on CD. I was able to remember a fair amount but I was surprised as to how much I had actually forgotten. I really needed this refresher, especially if I am going to continue on in the Infernal Devices series, which I intend to do.
After reading some reviews, I discovered that many loved this book based on the story and writing. I tend to agree. But there are others who disliked the book based on Clare's past about plagiarism and whatnot that I just don't remember ever hearing about and after looking into a bit, don't care. k
I found the book entertaining, interesting and I liked the characters. The ending was sad for this one so I am intrigued to see what happens in the next two books.
I still think Will is a very interesting character. The first time around I thought him a ass and a lost soul but since then he hit me a bit differently. He is still rude but there is a mystery there and I want to know about it.
For the most part, I enjoyed Clare's writing. I found her story to be creative and unique.
Overall, I'm glad I chose to re-read and refresh my memory. It as an enjoyable read.
Content: violence

Read and Reviewed on March 15, 2011:

I have never read a book by this author before. I have heard such good things about her that I thought I might give this book a try. It seemed intriguing and I wasn't wrong. The book wasn't exactly what I was expecting but that doesn't mean it was bad.
I really enjoyed the characters the author created. I felt that all of them were different from what seems to be popular now.
I actually listened to this book on CD. I have to admit, had I been reading the hardcover, I probably would have given up. The first few chapters were fast paced and I felt like things were evolving but from the second to the tenth chapter the book really slowed down. Nothing seemed to be happening and it was just a lot of back story.
Obviously, the book did pick up and became a mystery in a mystery. The last 5 chapters, or so, were very exciting. I felt like there was always something to keep the reader guessing.
Through out the entire book, the author filled the reader in on the Downworlders and the world that Tessa lives in. Also, each character was explained. Meaning, each character had their turn where the author told the reader about where they came from and what they were, etc. Being as this is the first book in a series, this makes sense.
The ending was fascinating to me. I found that Will, the potential love interest, was a great character. Even though most people will find that he is a jerk and why like him at all, this I feel, is the point. I believe that there are actual people who are very similar to Will, that we all find to be similar to him as far as their actions towards others. He is the embodiment of the bad boy persona. But I think overall, like the people he seems to be like in real life, he is a complex person. Like Shrek said there are layers to an onion. I am interested as to where the author is going to take this character.
Lastly, Jennifer Ehle, who played Miss Elizabeth Bennett in the 1995 Pride and Prejudice version, is the narrator. Its kinda funny to hear Elizabeth Bennett talking about blood and other gory things. haha

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Jun 25, 2010 Maryanne/MA rated it it was amazing

When does the next one come out? Oh, the agony of having to wait!!!

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Feb 18, 2010 Megan (magan bagan) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, steampunk

Let me first admit that when I heard about The Infernal Devices series, I was somewhat skeptical about the whole thing and wasn’t really sure if I was going to want to read it. With that out of the way, I have never been so glad to be wrong before. Cassandra Clare out did herself with this one and it’s only the first in a series of three!

Not only was the story line wonderfully written and engaging, but the characters were just as intriguing as our beloved Clary and Jace from The Mortal Instrumen Let me first admit that when I heard about The Infernal Devices series, I was somewhat skeptical about the whole thing and wasn’t really sure if I was going to want to read it. With that out of the way, I have never been so glad to be wrong before. Cassandra Clare out did herself with this one and it’s only the first in a series of three!

Not only was the story line wonderfully written and engaging, but the characters were just as intriguing as our beloved Clary and Jace from The Mortal Instruments series.

Set in 19th century London, we meet Tessa Gray. She’s a typically well brought up young lady who is thrust into a world that she never believed existed and never would have imagined that she was a part of, the Shadow World. With her brother’s life on the line, Tessa is forced into learning she has the unique and rather rare ability to change forms into anyone, alive or dead, a power that many want to exploit for their own uses.

With the help of Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs, two Shadowhunters that live at the London Institute, Tessa goes on a dangerous mission to locate her brother, uncovering even more secrets that may have been better left unsaid.

Each of the new characters we are introduced to bring something important to the story, including some of the familiar family names from TMI (Lightwoods, Waylands, and Magnus Bane). And, while I love the three main characters very much, I found that the two of the minor roles I wanted to learn more about were Henry and Charlotte, the couple that ran the Institute. With only a little mentioned about their relationship, I found myself asking more questions about their background than most of the other minor characters.

“She longed to reach out and stroke his face, push his hair back and reassure him. But she held herself back. She knew- she had been advised enough times- not force on Henry affection he probably didn’t want.” (CA pg 122) That statement alone was enough to pique my interest and drive me crazy to find out more.

And even though it might sound clichéd, Will was my other favorite character. Now, don’t get me wrong, Tessa was amazing and fascinating in her own right and I’m routing for her no matter what, but Will is much more of an enigma than the others. He’s witty and sarcastic, playful and spontaneous. To me he is like an artichoke, we have to keep peeling back layers until we get to the heart, and Clare hasn’t shown us all of what he’s about just yet.

“But there was nothing to say. There was only emptiness, as there had been before her. As there always would be.” (CA pg 451) Another sentence designed to make the readers even more curious about the fascinating William Herondale.

Cassandra Clare managed to win my heart again with this wonderful start to her prequel series and I am already twitching my thumbs in anticipation for the next two. I would also like to thank the lovely ladies of whatchYAreadin for hosting the Clockwork Angel contest and giving me the opportunity to read it early. You ladies are awesome and I hope that everyone enjoys the first book of the Infernal Devices series as much as I did.
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Aug 30, 2010 Mindy/fangedmom rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. I loved reading about the characters and the places. This book was INCREDIBLE. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. It was a wonderful compliment to The Mortal Instruments Series.

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