The Infernal Devices series - Reading from 'Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)' from June 12th 2018

[Chris]

umm I was thinking about reading this alone but since there's already a buddy read here I'm gonna go for it and join yaaay

[Sara]

Ok put my copy on hold :)

[Sara]

Sara wrote: "Ok put my copy on hold :)"

Got my book!

[Maddie]

Is there a schedule? Because if there's not already one decided then I'll need to set one for myself. I've got too many books I'm already reading XD

[Maddie]

I'll read 30 pages a day I think. I know it's pretty much nothing but this read isn't a necessity for me, and I'm already so busy haha.

[Maddie]

Starting today.

[Laura]

I think I'll join. I finished the second book today and I'd love to discuss with you guys! :)

[Maddie]

I dunno if I'll post my thoughts though because I've read it before. I just need motivation to get past the first one and thought I could do with a re-read. I'm only reading 30 pages a day though.

[Laura]

Oh I thought everyone would post that :D okay than Idk if I join

[Rosie]

This book is already really good- there is so much happening!! I can already tell that I'm going to love Will...

[Maddie]

I'll be starting in a few days. Way way way behind in my reading.

[Maddie]

Still gonna be like a week or more until I even get to starting.

[Rosie]

I'm on page 283 and the books is amazing! I'm enjoying it more than some of TMI books, mainly, i think, because of the different plot and fresh characters.

(view spoiler)[ They FINALLY found her brother!!! But they let De Quincey get away!!! Omg!! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Most people like this more than TMI, but the first time I read Clockwork Angel I think I enjoyed City of Bones and City of Ashes more. I've only read this one and the first two TMI.

[Rosie]

Finished Clockwork Angel!!

I really enjoyed reading this book, especially with the connections to TMI. One thing i didn't like though was that Will, Jem and Tessa all seemed so similar to Jace, Alec and Clary.

I gave it 4 stars (there is a full review on my user page)

[Maddie]

@Rosie: I know right! That fact did really annoy me. Although I think Jem's a little more selfless than Alec.

I'm on page 80. Started this morning.

[Maddie]

On page 206. Loving it again :D

[Maddie]

Haven't read it for a few days. Probably won't read it for a few more. Might as well stop monitoring this thread. Everyone else's gone lol.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Reading 'Clockwork Prince' from April 18th 2015. Happy Reading ☺

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[Joi]

Hi, how do you want to do this? How many chapters per day?

[Joi]

Hello??

[Reading Rediscovered]

Stupid GoodReads app didn't save any of what I wrote...so it's a good thing I kept notes in my book!

Prologue (view spoiler)[ Hey, hey! I remembered most of what happened in Clockwork Angel, even though the prologue had nothing to do with anything from Clockwork Angel. (hide spoiler)]
page 27 (view spoiler)[ I sort of don't like the Clave because they're sexist! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Magnus is trying to find a random demon? Good luck with that! (hide spoiler)]
page 57 (view spoiler)[ I have a feeling I'll eventually like Gideon even though his first appearance here isn't too great! (hide spoiler)]
page 75 (view spoiler)[ Tessa's reason to go on the trip to see Aloysius because she'd never been on a train before struck me as very funny. :) (hide spoiler)]

[Reading Rediscovered]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ Cecily! Will's sister! (hide spoiler)]
page 132 (view spoiler)[ Ok...so not the same sister. My heart hurts for Will :( (hide spoiler)]
Ch 7 (view spoiler)[ Maybe Starkweather claims he doesn't want to help because he really can't because he doesn't know anything! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 11 (view spoiler)[ Tessa's play between Jem & Will is interesting. Still hating Mortmain (also, how did I not realize his name meant hand of death?) (hide spoiler)]
Ch 12 (view spoiler)[ Will & Tessa KISSING!!! But alas, it may just be the lemonade, although I know Will actually wants to kiss Tessa. Also, I'm liking that Magnus is here! He's fun! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 13 (view spoiler)[I knew something was up with Jessamine's mind when Tessa couldn't remember things when she had changed into her. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 14 (view spoiler)[ Why do I think Jessamine's going to put a secret into the note and things will go badly when Tessa goes to meet Nate? (hide spoiler)]
Ch 16 (view spoiler)[ Well I guess that was bad.... (hide spoiler)]

[Reading Rediscovered]

ch 1 (view spoiler)[I liked the little glimpse into how Jem & Will met. Interesting last stage of demon pox... (hide spoiler)]
page 65 (view spoiler)["A book had been open on [Tessa's] lap for several hours, but she had not been able to concentrate on it. Her eyes skidded over the words on the pages without absorbing them and she would often find that she was pausing to try to remember who a character was, or why they were doing what they were doing." I hate when that happens in a book, especially when you know it's going to get really good. (hide spoiler)]
ch 3(view spoiler)[Josiah Wayland is a sexist pig! Charlotte is far better than George! (hide spoiler)]
p92(view spoiler)[Gideon asking for scones just so he could see Sophie is cute! I hope she realizes that soon! (hide spoiler)]
ch7(view spoiler)[I find the letters in the chapters to be an interesting layer to the story. Still really despise Josiah Wayland - he seems to have another plan in the works and I don't like that! (hide spoiler)]
ch9(view spoiler)[The automatons ambushing them when Jessamine arrived - they had to have been informed by someone - Consul Wayland? (hide spoiler)]
p246(view spoiler)[Jem & Will's interaction before Will goes after Tessa was very touching - I only hope Magnus can help Jem survive for longer & then Jem & Tessa can see each other again! (hide spoiler)]
ch 11 (view spoiler)[Mrs. Black is terrifying!! (hide spoiler)]
p258(view spoiler)[Jem's reference to Herondale's hands and a piano - a connection with Jace further down the line makes sense! (hide spoiler)]
ch 13(view spoiler)[Does that mean Jem is gone now?! NOOO!!! (hide spoiler)]
p310(view spoiler)[Confirmation that Jem is gone. I'm so sad for Will (and Tessa) (hide spoiler)]
p335(view spoiler)[Wow - Tessa Gray is actually Adele Starkweather! I wonder if she will accept any part of the name when she finds out. It makes more sense now how she has powers but the rest of her family didn't. (hide spoiler)]
p454(view spoiler)[JEM is back!!! Zachariah is Jem! How did that not click when I read City of Heavenly Fire- I guess because I was not expecting the name change! (hide spoiler)]
ch 22(view spoiler)[Tessa turned into the angel from her necklace and now she needs to heal - I don't know how it will happen, but it needs to. Everything is turning out good, all things considered. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading "Clockwork Princess" from August 1st 2015

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[Courtney]

Thanks Abbie :)

[Courtney]

Prologue- Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ I am so glad we got to see how Jem and Will met. Although the love triangle is annoying. I can not remember what the infernal devices are though. I also hope Jem is okay. (hide spoiler)]

[Connie]

Chapter one: (view spoiler)[ I'm not too sure what to think of Will's sister yet... (hide spoiler)]

[Connie]

Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[ I'm really liking the letters between Wayland and the council. We get to see what a butt he is. Also I really really love Jem so I'm a bit emosh about this whole dying thing. (hide spoiler)]

[Brandy]

I started this a few days ago. I'm almost finished, but such a good book!!!! I think I'm in love with Will.. anyone else? lol

[Connie]

Brandy, I'm much more a Jem person so far haha

[Connie]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ JEM (hide spoiler)]

[Connie]

(view spoiler)[ "All Lightwoods look the same to me." MAGNUS. (hide spoiler)]

[Connie]

AHHHH (view spoiler)[ I've read COHF but it's still sad and my heart hurts. JEMMM (hide spoiler)]

[Connie]

I just finished and honestly, I loved it. It was a bit bittersweet though...

[Courtney]

Connie wrote: "Chapter 7: [spoilers removed]"

Haha yeah you can tell the counsel is a butt.

[Courtney]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ So Tessa is missing, and Jessie is dead. What the heck? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ Why Jem? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 14 (view spoiler)[ I am not shocked by Jem's death, but it is still sad :( (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading "Clockwork Princess" from the 18th of September 2015.

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[Betwixt the]

Yay, I'll be starting on this tomorrow! SO EXCITED (despite numerous people warning me heartbreak is soon to follow. I say bring on the pain!)

[✨Skye✨]

Only read the prologue so far, but sounds intriguing and I love Cassandra Clare's writing style! Sad to be finishing the Infernal Devices but also really excited! Going to read more now :)

[Betwixt the]

18%:

(view spoiler)[
--Having gone into this with TONS of warnings about it and breaking my heart, I have to say... I did NOT expect it to begin the heartbreaking so dang early! I just... I cannot! I can see how so many readers have such huge problems choosing between Jem and Will... that's like asking someone to pick either books OR movies, you know? or books OR music. It's impossible.
--Also...the letters at the ends/beginnings of chapters are intriguing. And foreboding. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Page 186 (view spoiler)[ Absolutely loving this! Clare's writing seems so beautiful in this one, without a lot of the slow descriptions I found in Mortal Instruments. And I entirely agree with you ELizabeth! I have never been so torn on a love triangle, I can't bear to think of choosing only one! I really like the poetry snippets at the beginnings of chapters, they kind of make me want to read the poems! I'm also enjoying Cecily's character and her dynamics with Will. (hide spoiler)]

[Betwixt the]

49%:

(view spoiler)[
--Oh, my goodness, my heart hurts SO BAD. SO, SO BAD. I just... I keep needing to set the book aside lest I scream. The tension is so heavy--I think this book, more than the other two in this specific series, is the most emotionally overwhelming for me. There's hardly time to breathe, the race is on to the finish...and I'm not sure I like where it's leading me. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Page 284 (view spoiler)[ This book is so emotionally intense, oh my goodness Jem and Will's goodbye! I'm so hoping Magnus can find a way to save Jem and am I the only one who found it adorable how happy Henry got when Magnus complimented him? (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Page 358 (view spoiler)[ This book hits so hard in the feels! When Will discovers Jem's death, it's like you feel his pain yourself. Cassandra Clare is such a talented author. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Oh my god. I can't even form a response to that. The epilogue. I don't think I've ever had something hit me so hard. I really can't find a deserving way to describe this, so I'll just say well done, Cassandra Clare. A huge, massive well done. (hide spoiler)]

[Betwixt the]

So...this is from about 60% (I just couldn't put the book down long enough to update the last half of the read):

(view spoiler)[
--OUCH! I mean... I guess I should have seen that heartache coming, but so SOON?! And without either Tessa or Will there... It's a good thing I'm at work for this scene, otherwise I might be losing it right now. (hide spoiler)]

And I just finished this, too, and I just...

(view spoiler)[
--I CANNOT EVEN! I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm SO SO SO SOOOOO HAPPY that that epilogue happened and this is the one and ONLY love triangle I have ever been so torn over and I feel like the ending is so fitting, but I just... Oh my god. OH MY GOD, my heart! My heart is so freaking broken right now... I feel a book hangover coming on; good thing I started my next read earlier and got invested in it, otherwise I might have spent the next three weeks mourning.

I only own these on ebook... I'm going to have to change that immediately. Books that break me apart so thoroughly deserve a spot on my shelves. Goodness... Gaaaaaah. I can't even words coherently...how am I supposed to write a review for this without sounding like a mad woman?! (hide spoiler)]

[Betwixt the]

Skye wrote: "Page 358 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Right?! This is about the time I was at work, going... "oh no. Oh, no no no no no! NO NO NO!" but I couldn't obviously because people and I didn't want to look like a lunatic, so I sat there biting my tongue and I just...

This, I think, is the best book of the three. This book SHATTERED me. About a bajillion different times, to be honest. Gah. (hide spoiler)]