Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare → Start Date: October 27, 2013

[Ashlyn]

Please join Gisbelle and I as we read this book!

[Gisbelle]

I hope it's a great one :D

[Ashlyn]

Me too! I loved the Mortal Insturments series, so hopefully this is as good.

[Angela]

I might join. I've been meaning to start this series for a while now.

[Trinity]

I've been waiting to read this one so I can read Cassandra Clare's books in the order that they were published, like it's supposed to be read, so each story comes together perfectly from the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices

[Sharlene]

Count me in! will there be a reading schedule & questions along the way?

[Refan]

i'd like to join if u plan on reading clockwork prince after this!

[Vicki]

I'll join.

[Sharlene]

Refan, I will read Prince with you after this.

[Ashlyn]

Refan wrote: "i'd like to join if u plan on reading clockwork prince after this!"

I'm planning on continuing with this series.

[Courtney]

I just finished this book.

[Sharlene]

They only have 1 copy of this at my local library and its due back on 24 Oct. Hopefully the person doesnt renew it & I can have it in time to start with everyone.

[Becky]

Sharlene, can you put it on hold so they can't renew it? At my library if there is a hold on a book, you can't renew it!

[Sharlene]

they are allowed one renewal *fingers crossed* they don't but I've put it on hold just incase they do bring it back on time :)

[Becky]

Sharlene wrote: "they are allowed one renewal *fingers crossed* they don't but I've put it on hold just incase they do bring it back on time :)"

YAY! Good luck! :-)

[Sharlene]

cool Hannah!
Gisbelle or other buddy read organiser - will there be a reading schedule & questions

[Angela]

I may have to drop out of this. I have way too many things to do.

[Sharlene]

Picked up my copy this morning. How long is our buddy read or rather how much are we reading each day/week?

[David]

Ack! LOVE this series! I'll be following along as you read it :) Enjoy!

[Maddie]

I'll read this with you! Just wondering, does it matter all that much if I haven't finished The Mortal Instruments series? I've read both City of Bones and City of Ashes.

[Sharlene]

Oh I haven't read Mortal Instruments. I knew these ones come first so I'm gonna read these first. I guess I'm gonna come across a lot of spoilers from other readers as we read this one together

[Ashlyn]

Sharlene wrote: "Picked up my copy this morning. How long is our buddy read or rather how much are we reading each day/week?"

Usually we all just read at our own pace. We can come back and comment every five chapters or so and at any big event that happens. If you have questions about something that happens, have a prediction about what is going to happen, or just want to comment on something, then you do. Make sure to mark the spoilers with the chapter you are on so other people can just view it as they read along.

[Becky]

I'm looking forward to this read. :-)

[Maddie]

Yeah me too. 5 days. :D

[Sharlene]

I always forget that I'm ahead of most people as I live in New Zealand :) 3more days for me

[Gisbelle]

Wow... I almost forgot :D I'll try and finish all my currently reading before we start this one.

[Maddie]

OMG no way Sharlene! Me too! :D 3 days now.

[Maddie]

Was there a schedule for this?

[Sharlene]

Maddison you live in NZ?

[Maddie]

Sure do! Auckland all the way!

[Paige]

i want to reread, so count me in! ^.^

[Sharlene]

oh I lived there for a few years but moved to Gisborne last year. Been here almost a year. Looking forward to reading this book :)

Cool Paige!

[Sharlene]

I found some discussion questions online we could use. Refer to question number in comments if answering.

Discussion Questions...

1. (view spoiler)[What is the Pandemonium Club? The Shadowhunters think the Club has more power than it actually does. Why do they have that impression? What has been done to manipulate the Club’s image? (hide spoiler)]

2. (view spoiler)[Tessa gradually uncovers information about herself and her powers, but she still knows very little about why she was “created.” Why is it important to her and to the Shadowhunters to find out? How does Tessa’s view of herself change over the course of the story? (hide spoiler)]

3. (view spoiler)[Chapter 3 begins with a Robert Browning quote, “Love, hope, fear, faith—these make humanity; These are its sign and note and character.” Do you agree? What other characteristics do you think are the hallmarks of humanity? (hide spoiler)]

4. (view spoiler)[Tessa, Jessamine, and Charlotte all have very different ideas about the appropriate roles for women. How much of each woman’s attitude do you think comes from the beliefs of the day, and how much from her own experiences? (hide spoiler)]

5. (view spoiler)[Why are books so important to Tessa? What do they add to her life? Do the Shadowhunters have things in their life that serve this same purpose? (hide spoiler)]

6. (view spoiler)[A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is mentioned several times throughout the story, most noticeably when Will and Tessa are about to enter de Quincey’s party. Why do you think the author chose this particular book? What themes are common to both? (hide spoiler)]

7. (view spoiler)[How does Jem deal with his addiction and its effect on his health and his life? Has it changed his personality? Why does he ask the others to stop searching for a cure; why do they agree? Is his reaction to addiction normal? (hide spoiler)]

8. (view spoiler)[Will’s philosophy can be summed up by a quote by Horace, “Pulvis et umbra sumus,” which means “We are dust and shadows.” Why do you think this resonates with him so deeply? Do his actions bear witness to this belief? (hide spoiler)]

9. (view spoiler)[What caused de Quincey to betray the Nephilim? Were the Nephilim surprised by this betrayal? Should they have been? (hide spoiler)]

10. (view spoiler)[Clockwork Angel is set in the middle of the Industrial Revolution. Why are the clockwork people so frightening to Tessa and the Shadowhunters? How does the Magister’s clockwork army affect the power balance in his fight against the Shadowhunters? (hide spoiler)]

11. (view spoiler)[What does Tessa want from her relationship with Will? Why does Will force distance between them? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Why are the questions being posted already if we haven't started reading? It could be spoilers.

[Sharlene]

oh I didn't even think. I just thought to post them so people can answer them as they read along. Make sure to hide any spoilers in your responses :)

[Maddie]

Haha I shall. Is there a schedule for this one?

[Sharlene]

someone said earlier to read at your own pace so no schedule.

[Maddie]

Ah ok. I think I'll read 50 pages a day if I can. Or maybe I'll read a chapter a day.

[Paige]

@sharlene, why don't you hide these questions in spoiler first? I can see them containing some spoilers for an absolutely clueless reader.

[Maddie]

I didn't read the questions for fear of spoilers. Paige, have you read The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices?

[Paige]

Maddison wrote: "I didn't read the questions for fear of spoilers. Paige, have you read The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices?"

Finished both - just waiting for COHF now. ^.^
i don't mind spoilers myself, but I have friends who can't even stand the sign of it.

[Maddie]

So is it alright if I've only read City of Bones and City of Ashes and now I'm gonna read Clockwork Angel? Or should I finish TMI first?

[Sharlene]

Paige wrote: "@sharlene, why don't you hide these questions in spoiler first? I can see them containing some spoilers for an absolutely clueless reader." Great idea. I've hidden all the questions under their own spoiler :)

[Maddie]

Ok thanks. :)

[Maddie]

Yay starting tomorrow.

[Melissa]

I am almost finished with this book, it's SOOO good! you all will love it!

[Maddie]

Sweet thanks Melissa!

[Courtney]

Maddison TID is the prequel to TMD so it wont give anything away.

[Maddie]

Ok cool. Thanks. :)

[Courtney]

your welcome :)