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Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2)

Cassandra Clare

Start date: December 6, 2011

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Dec 21, 2011 Booknut 101 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: can-t-get-enough-of, favorites, books-i-love-dearly, gorgeous-guys, infernal-devices-re-read-challenge

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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Jan 01, 2012 Hannah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fav-books-ever

I didn't get this in my edition but thank you for whoever posted it...it's a nice side of will and shows he listens to Tessa more then he let's on..he read the book and kept her letters when she had been kidnapped..it's a nice read

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Jem showing his beautiful side again...can't get enough if him

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Again I can't express how much my heart breaks for Jem. I love this POV from him how much he already loves Tessa, no matter how bad Will hurts him he still cares for him and how b ...more

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Jan 07, 2012 Maya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: must-read

A MUST READ OMG OMG CASSANDRA WHY DO YOU TORTURE US !

really I ddnt expect in da beg for the TID series was going to be this amazing I thought it wld be a repeat of TMI SERIES but both plots are original and unique . I dnt know whihc I love more . I can't decide they are.both unique in there own ways . O MS CLARE MY HEART ACHES CUZ I'M TORTURED WITH YOUR CLIFTHANGERS . FIRST COFA AND NOW CP . well COFA clift hanger was much more huge but still I need Tht third book like noooowwwwww . THIS BOOK I A MUST READ OMG OMG CASSANDRA WHY DO YOU TORTURE US !

really I ddnt expect in da beg for the TID series was going to be this amazing I thought it wld be a repeat of TMI SERIES but both plots are original and unique . I dnt know whihc I love more . I can't decide they are.both unique in there own ways . O MS CLARE MY HEART ACHES CUZ I'M TORTURED WITH YOUR CLIFTHANGERS . FIRST COFA AND NOW CP . well COFA clift hanger was much more huge but still I need Tht third book like noooowwwwww . THIS BOOK IS SUSPENSE AND DA WHOLE TIME I FELT LIKE I WAS WATCHING THEM HEARING THEM AS IF I WAS IN DA STORY WITH THEM .

all I hve to say ok I had my heart with will but I cnt just get over jem . i feel bitter for tessa . like if u hve not read the book dnt cont reading .

I feel so bad for tessa poor girl is confused with her emotions and jem is so good who wouldn't want a guy like Tht . the heart cab split into two . poor will finally he figures out the truth and his wall breaks down but it just crushes him even more . o goshhhhh this book was amazing how u learn more bout will I was happy we got to kno him a lot more and what faithful friend . he is clearly in love with jem but cnt hurt is best friend his brother . and wht an end I need the third book AHHHH I WANT TO SCREAM .

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ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS BOOK WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

THE WHOLE TIME IM LIKE O WILL O JEM O WIL O JEM . LOVE JEM LOVE WILL. YAYY NOO YAA NOOO .. TESSA MY HEART HAS SPLIT INTO TWO AS WELL!!

REALLY CASSANDRA CLARE KNOWS HOW TO PUT UP A GOOD STORY! your love for all the characters just build. and what an ending !!! people have sided with Jem others are team Will.

I CANT CHOOSE SO IM TEAM WEM !

so ok back to the book, here u start to learn more about, you began to see him breaking down from this wall he has build for so many years. poor guy is emotionally wrecked, and then u have sweet lovable jem. I cant hate him people are insane if they wish him to die. I LOVE JEM SO MUCH , poor jem is the physically wrecked one, but in this book he tends to become close to tessa. all i have to say the moment a certain question pops up I WAS LIKE OMGGGGG I WAS SOOO HAPPY AND ALSO I FELT SO SAD FOR ONE OF THE BOYS !

THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ ITS AMAZING BEAUTIFUL I WISH I CAN LIVE IN THIS SHAWDOW HUNTER WORLD ! ...more

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Dec 30, 2011 Wendy rated it it was amazing

I would marry this book.... I simply adore this book in a way a child would with their candy. There are times where I would pluck my hair in frustration; the humour the novel contains, accumulated an abundance of laughter and joy. I didn't simply fall for this book because of the humour, I found the humour to be a key aspect that separates 'Clockwork Prince' from other young adult fiction. That being said, the world of where 'Clockwork Prince' is set; is not one of those cliche been-there-and-d ...more

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Jan 10, 2012 Destiny rated it it was amazing

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to dream of the shadow hunter world when I sleep :) the characters are well written, C.C. makes you love them, hate them and want to cheer them on. Once you start this book you will hate to put it down!

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Jan 07, 2012 Maya rated it it was amazing

one word: HEARTBREAKING♥
OH..MY..GOD
I AM IN LOVE WITH TWO BOOK CHARACTERS ....is that normal???
This is the best book Cassie has written so far!!!!Tessas love triangle is the most tragic..its soo strong that i cant choose who i love more..Jem or Will.JEM is such a sweetheart!!
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In clockwork Prince you learn why acts the way he does..i just knew there was something up wiht him!!!A lot of emotional moments and hilarious moments too hint*hint*demon pox
I CANT WAIT FOR CLOCKWORK PRINCESS!!!!!!Im not on ...more

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May 04, 2012 Pritha rated it really liked it

I was very disappointed at the ending of the book!!! I really wanted Tessa and Will be end up together, they are made for eachother. I really hope she doesnt end up marrying Jem. I can't wait until the third book comes out. ...more

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Apr 17, 2012 『Hailey』 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: owned, ya-favorites, made-me-cry, book-boyfriends, ugly-sobbing-the-world-is-not-fair, love-me-some-bad-boys, otp-oh-the-pain, tall-dark-and-handsome, excellence-in-sarcasm, hope-to-see-as-movies

"I get kinda dark

Let it go to far

I could be obnoxious at times

But try to see my heart

Cause I need you now

So don’t let me down

You’re the only thing in this world

I would die without" — Adam Lambert, Better Than I Know Myself

if Tessa and Will are not endgame in Clockwork Princess I think I'll drown in my own ocean of tears. ...more

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