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Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: April 9, 2011

Finish date: April 9, 2011

Discussion: Infernal Devices

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Infernal Devices

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Dec 21, 2011 Booknut 101 rated it it was amazing

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As it is with all of Cassie's books, the wait for the next instalment in the Infernal Devices series was excruciating to say the least! Mulling over the previous book, wondering over the loose threads and still holding that dim hope that Will may change...when I picked it up (finally!) I was not disappointed.

Book 2 in the series dives straight into the Victorian setting all females secretly adore and the tension (more like ever-present-glare-contest) between Will and Tessa is formidable. Jem (wh As it is with all of Cassie's books, the wait for the next instalment in the Infernal Devices series was excruciating to say the least! Mulling over the previous book, wondering over the loose threads and still holding that dim hope that Will may change...when I picked it up (finally!) I was not disappointed.

Book 2 in the series dives straight into the Victorian setting all females secretly adore and the tension (more like ever-present-glare-contest) between Will and Tessa is formidable. Jem (who is the biggest sweetheart if I may say so) is becoming close friends with Tessa, her shoulder to cry on and steadfast companion, whereas Will is sinking deeper and deeper into the quagmire (I LOVE that word!) of his secrets; secrets that could well be his undoing.

Betrayal, love - both true and unrequited - , heartbreak, friendship and of course Cassie's signature humour (does demon pox ring a bell anyone? Quick spoiler: LOVED the song! Considering it was impromptu, Will did a fabulous job!) make this book one that should be on every fantasy-lover's bookshelf (or bookshelves, as the case may be).

The things that killed me: #1...Will.

He's so...cute. And poetic, and Darcy/brooding Victorian guy...it's not fair! I mean, obviously feelings towards him after his 'Tessa I think you're a...*cough* lady of low moral standing' stunt were hostile from Will fangirls - most of whom switched to Jem at the end of Book 1. But be ready to switch back, or even ship both, in book 2!

I love how Tessa isn't like Clary...no offence to any Clary fans. Tessa at age 16 is resolute in her beliefs, virtuous (to a degree), sensible and a delight to read about. Her suffering, character and her bravery all create a heroine who isn't afraid to question not only those she loves, not only those with beauty, but also herself.

Fave funny lines - oh where to start?!

#1: The Demon Pox Song. (Which I learnt off my heart and like to sing to torment my friends *smirk*)
#2: "License my roving hands and let them go?" (Gees, Will. Way to make an impression.)
#3: "And sometimes, they're even supposed to blow up!" (Poor Henry)
#4: "Is it because I'm better looking than you?" (Well...Will's ego certainly hasn't deflated.)
#5: Magnus' "rather apt since we're on a balcony" comment. Priceless.
#6: Every other line from Will.

Loved it to bits and now waiting, thoughts running rampant through my head, for book 3. Clockwork Princess, here we come!! ...more

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Apr 09, 2013 no one rated it it was amazing

Tessa is an idiot. I don't trust her judgment anymore. Jem over Will??? Is she an idiot?? TESSA, BREAK THE STUPID ENGAGEMENT AND GO MARRY WILL!! ...more

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Sep 20, 2011 Lia rated it it was amazing

This book was very good. I started it one night and finished it the very next-that is how much I liked it. It tells you a lot and is shocking and gasp provoking many times. Loved it!

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