Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)

by Cassandra Clare

What if one of the times I Changed, when I turned back into myself, I didn’t do it quite right? What if this isn’t even my true face?

This is how I would be if I had this power, no joke

Will interrupted. “Henry,” he said, “you’re on fire. You do know that, don’t you?”

“Henry,” said Charlotte, who appeared to have recovered from her shock, “if you set yourself on fire deliberately, I will institute divorce proceedings. Now sit down and eat your supper. And say hello to our guest.”

I love them

“I said I would get you more books, didn’t I?”

*SCREAMS*

“One must always be careful of books,” said Tessa, “and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.”

“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry,”

“There’s plenty of sense in nonsense sometimes, if you wish to look for it.”

Will rolled up his sleeves. “We’ll probably have to knock down the door—” “Or,” said Jem, reaching out and giving the knob a twist, “not.”

The door swung open onto a rectangle of darkness. “Now, that’s simply laziness,”

“Please don’t test me, Mr. Mortmain.” The device in Charlotte’s hand was slippery with sweat, but her voice was even. “I would hate to watch you die.” “Good Lord, man, tell her!”

Again, I love them

“What pure genius, Charlotte. Pretending you could summon the Clave on the spot, just to frighten that man! But how did you know I’d have a device you could put to your uses?” “Well, you did, darling,” said Charlotte. “Didn’t you?” Henry looked sheepish. “You are as terrifying as you are wonderful, my dear.” “Thank you, Henry.”

I want what they have

I do not believe you can threaten people into goodness.”

He stroked her hand, carefully, soothingly, and looked up at her with his silver eyes. The expression in them had not changed with the change in her; he looked at her as he had before, as if she were still Tessa Gray. “You’re alive,” he said, in a voice so soft only she could hear it. “You’re wearing a different skin, but you’re Tessa, and you’re alive. Do you know how I know that?” She shook her head. “Because you said the word ‘God’ just now to me. No vampire could say that.” He squeezed her hand. “Your soul is still the same.”

*SQUEALS*

“How unfortunate that the prospect of your gratitude is not a tempting one,”

“Enough of behaving as you do.” Will crossed his arms over his chest. His eyes glinted dangerously. “Oh, I can never get enough,” he said. “Which, incidentally, is what your sister said to me when—” The carriage door flew open. A hand shot out, grabbed Will by the back of the shirt, and hauled him inside. The door banged shut after him,

Jem is my favorite, there's no competition

“Not that she was doing too badly by herself,” Jem murmured.

<3 Jem 4ever

Jem’s Open rune made short work of the lock.

Homie literally said "open sesame" and it worked bc god or some shit idk

“De Quincey, the Magister!” she cried. “That poncing, preening vampire! Oh, what a joke! You fools, you stupid little fools!”

*vine boom*

Jem did not reply; his attention seemed to be fixed on something across the room. “There’s a cat,”

He just like me fr

“Mortmain?” echoed Jem. “But he is the one who warned us— Ah.” He paused. “I see.”

AH, I see, you've taken a barnacle, and covered it in bioluminescent algae, as a diversion

Jem, pausing only to seize the cat’s cage,

Priorities

“That’s rubbish!” Sophie’s hands were tight little fists at her sides. “You’re a Shadowhunter! And Thomas is just a mundane! You could have helped him. You just wouldn’t—because you’re selfish! And—and awful!”

Thank you Sophie, put her in her place

A small, ordinary man, with dark hair going gray at his temples, and those odd light eyes.

And he wants to marry a 17 year old. NASTY

“Miss Gray,” he said, “I had hoped our first time alone together would be a more pleasant experience for us both.”

Oh my god, I'm going to throw up

“But if you take one more step toward that door, I promise you, I’ll put this knife through my heart.”

Why didn't she just go for the jugular while his back was turned

A yell came from behind Jem, and Henry charged past him, wielding a massive broadsword. He swung it hard, slashing through the automaton’s raised arm and sending its hand flying. It skidded across the cobblestones, sparking and hissing, before bursting into flames.

YES HENRY if he dies i will give this book 0/5 stars

Something unique that would belong to me. I knew that I would one day marry you, and you would be mine forever.”

I am currently gagging

you’re still a young girl. A delicate female.” He took a step toward her. “Violence is not in your nature.”

*projectile vomiting*

Of course. She leaned forward. “Here, kitty.” She made a coaxing noise. “Here, kitty, kitty!”

OH MY GOD ITS THE CAT INSTANT 5/5 STARS

“I can see it on your face. Something’s happened.”

<3 Jem

When he turned, Magnus recognized him immediately. Will Herondale.

ARIANA WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE

“What on earth are you doing here?

LMAO NOT ME PREDICTING THE DIALOGUE