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

Aug 28, 2010 Christy (TheReaderBee) added it

Shelves: read-in-2010, favorites, read-in-2018, read-in-2020, ya-series

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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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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Sep 01, 2010 Elizabeth *Swords for Fighting* rated it it was amazing

Since I am a huge fan of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments Series, I was so excited to read Clockwork Angel. I was definitely not disappointed. Clockwork Angel is an exciting read full of action, adventure, romance, magic, and even some humor. I thought it was darker than the Mortal Instruments series, but I loved it.

I loved that this book was set in the Victorian era. I am no expert, but the descriptions of the places and time felt real to me. I also loved that the main character, Tessa, is ...more

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Oct 03, 2010 Amber rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2011-read, 2011

Check out my review here:
http://the-104.blogspot.com/2011/01/c... ...more

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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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Jun 30, 2011 Michele(mluker) Luker rated it really liked it

You will love this series if you loved the first

Tessa arrives in London to meet her brother to live with him after her Aunt past away. She's all alone without her brother...She is picked up at the dock by these 2 women who she thought her brother sent for her. She finds herself imprisioned, and learns about a whole other world that exists with her own. She meets Will, who I find is a lot like Jace, who is also a shadowhunter, and goes an quite an adventure.

This book is definately a good read. I ...more

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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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