Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices #2)

The second instalment in The Infernal Devices series is even better than the first. Tessa and the Shadowhunters of London must pursue Mortmain and Tessa’s brother Nate whilst struggling against traitorous sources from within the Clave. Tessa grows closer to Jem though she still retains conflicted feeling for Will who broke her heart at the end of the first novel. The Branwells’ control of the London Institute is under threat if they cannot find Mortmain in a two week period. Filled with exciting twists and unexpected turns this book had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.

Tessa develops a great deal in the second book, becoming stronger, more confident whilst dealing with her feelings of betrayal over her brother. The mystery of her powers is a source of intrigue. Thought to be a warlock however she does not display any marks. Her powers are also extremely rare in the Shadow World. Though the mystery is partially revealed, it raising more questions than answers.

Jem and Tessa become closer in this book, developing a supportive and close relationship which is lovely to read about. I prefer their relationship to that of Tessa and Will as they are more supportive and kind to one another. Will was always on the brink of being cruel and insensitive to Tessa while being selfish and self-centred. I believe that Jem is better for Tessa than Will.

Jem’s illness is explained more in this book. The drug he is addicted to is explained more and we see the booming industry of demon drugs in the Shadow World.

The other characters are also developed further. Charlotte and Henry’s relationship is examined more and we see that they actually really love one another. Jessamine’s hatred of being a Shadowhunter grows while she tries to find a way out of her current life. Sophie takes on a larger role as we see how she tries to deal the death of her two closest friends, Agatha and Thomas, while she develops feelings for a handsome gentleman suitor.

The period setting didn’t bother me this time round as I got completely absorbed into the story. This book helped to expand the Shadowhunter world which I am really falling in love with.

I loved this book and simply can’t wait for the next.

Love the boys!

This book is my favorite of all the Cassandra Clare books. In general I like this series better than the Mortal Instruments.

This book was just as good as the standards set by Clockwork Angel. It was everything I wanted, and a little more.

This book focuses a good amount on betrayal, and immerses you more in the romance between characters. You have to choose a side in this book—do you like William or do you like Jem? Now, we all remember what Will did at the end of the first book that made him look like a douche, yes? Based on that it may seem like an obvious choice, but not once you learn more about Will. Will’s past is unraveled and revealed showing you who he is, and why he does what he does. The complexity of his character is pretty
amazing—there’s who he is, and who he pretends to be.

The questions that were raised in the first book about who Tessie is, and what the Magister wanted her for are answered in this one—for the most part. There are always a few loose ends left hanging, to make you want more.

This book was very good with the plot but the character building was impressive. Every action they take, and every little adventure they go on reveals more about Jem, Will, Tessie, Tessie’s brother—all the main players.

I can’t wait for more.

The second installment in The Infernal Devices series is a MUST READ!

I didn't know it was possible, but I love Jace even more than I did after reading Clockwork Angel. In this book, you really get to see his character develop--and you learn so much about him!!! I love that you actually get questions answered (of course, more are brought up, but hey, I'll take what I can get).

This is brilliantly written and Cassandra Clare really sheds some light on the characters. I love her third person style because you really get to see how each character reacts in each situation. You get to see how they feel and it makes the book so much more personal.

Now let's talk love triangle! Tessa, Will, Jem--who will she choose? This book is definitely going to get a lively Team Will vs. Team Jem debate brewing. As for me, I will always remain Team Will--I like the bad boys!

If you haven't read this yet, you are totally missing out! I demand you run to the bookstore and purchase it now! Why are you still sitting there? Now!

Do you ever get that feeling where you want to finish something as quickly as you can, and you want to know the end of the story, yet it is SO good that you want it to just keep going forever? Well, that's exactly what happened to me when I was reading the Clockwork Prince.

This book, quite unlike the first one (Clockwork Angel) is action-packed and fast-moving, and will keep you hooked! But its also fabulous and not too fast when it comes to Will, Jem and Tessa.

Tessa is a fabulous protagonist, courageous, determined, but not totally without feelings (when a character is too strong and courageous and doesn't feel anything, I find that really annoying). You can understand exactly what she's feeling and it's impossible not to empathise with her. She's not afraid of putting herself in danger (okay, maybe a little afraid sometimes but that's natural). But she's still so understandable when it comes to this like insecurities about Downworlders, Shadowhunters in general, and in particular Will and Jem.

Sometimes I get frustrated with love triangles, because I know exactly who I want someone to be with, and they keep wavering. That was not at all what happened in Clockwork Prince. When she was with Jem, she was so light and happy, and I was fine with it. It seemed like the right choice. And then she was with Will, and he let his true feelings slip through, and she would forget about Jem. And then I thought as well that it was the right choice!

I won't start yammering on about what exactly happens in the plot, because for one thing, who wants to read everything that happens in the book when you can read the fabulous book itself (hint, hint), and besides, I wouldn't want to be a spoiler. The cliffhanger at the end is how you should create a proper cliffhanger, and I can't believe that we have to wait a year before it is resolved (which it hopefully will be, otherwise I will surely die). I think that Clare is trying to kill us all with suspense. I must say, that is a very effective way of torture (haha).

FABULOUS BOOK, READ IT EVERYONE!!!

There are books that leave you heart-warmed, books that leave you weeping, and books that leave you speechless. Clockwork Prince manages to leave you feeling all three.

Clare has completely outdone herself. The plot is fast-moving and action-packed, leaving you unable to put the book down, as each chapter leaves you wanting more. But it's also deliciously slow and deliberate when it comes to developing Tessa's feelings for both Will and Jem. There are twists and turns that leave your head spinning, and characters that begin to feel more like friends and family, then just words on paper.

Tessa is a shining beacon of hope for YA heroines, and what they should strive to be. She is independent and strong and courageous - but she also shows how that doesn't mean she has to be without feelings. She feels everything with such intensity that it's impossible not to feel the same things with her. She's not afraid to speak up, whether on behalf of her own heart or on behalf of those she cares about. She enters dangerous situations without fear or hesitation, as she knows she is needed and that to do anything less would be cowardly. Yet she's still relatable, as she shares with us her insecurities about her status as a Downworlder and her confused feelings for Will who can be so tenderly cruel, and her confused feelings for her good friend, Jem.

The ease with which Clare is able to write Tessa, Will and Jem's love triangle is awe-inspiring. There was never a moment where I felt that Tessa was making the wrong decision, as my heart ached with her over her feelings for both boys. When she was with Jem, I could feel her spirit lighten and feel her blush as though it was my own. The comfort they received from each other's presence warmed my heart, and gave me hope that Tessa's love was enough to help keep Jem healthy and strong. But then Will would let his guard down, and show Tessa his true feelings, and she was able to forget about her feelings for Jem in the heat of the passion she feels for Will. And I was ok with it! I understood exactly how she might want to continue to give Will another chance, as his moments of sincerity were so heartfelt that I was left breathless.

I won't get in to the details of the plot, as I don't want inadvertently ruin anything. I will say that this is how you write a love triangle, and this is how a cliffhanger ending is properly created and that Clare must be trying to kill us all. I don't know if I will be able to handle the suspense and agony of waiting for a resolution in Clockwork Princess (there will be resolution, right?!)

I was a little bit worried when I started to read "The Infernal Devices", I was fearing that I will be disappointed by the similarity with "The Mortal Instruments". Actually I wasn't really caught by Clockwork Angel at first and I really could see lots of things in common with the first Shadowhunters saga.

Going ahead with the story made me change my mind. The entire framework was incredible and original as I used to imagine Shadowhunters fighting in the modern America; The idea of set the story in the Victorian London characterized all the characters and their manners, making them uniques.

I really enjoyed this book, even more than the first one. I was disappointed by the end of the first one so I was interested in knowing how the story went on. For the first 150 pages I was not so focused on the book, actually, because the story doesn't seem to get to a point but, when for the first time appears Will's family, I was so interested in the book that I could not be able to put it down. I love Will! I still try to convince myself that Jem and Tessa will be perfect together but it's just not fair!

I loved the way Cassandra described Will emotions and I couldn't stop following what was his curse until the end, when the secret is revealed. The last 100 pages were so moving that I couldn't stop crying until the end that left me really depressed.

It was amazing seeing how every little details on the book then became something absolutely important which influenced the course of events. The most exciting part was when Will finally "got free" from his curse and finally decided to speaking of his feelings with Tessa and, at the same time, Jem was proposing her.

Moreover, even if the end broke my heart, I was amazed by the incredible importance that Cassandra gave to friendship: the love between parabatai had won against the love for one girl. Will had given up on the only girl who have ever loved for making is friend happy. For the first time he had seen Jem happy and strong and he couldn't stand the thought of taking from him the only person who had this effect on him. The final toast was really to much to bear for me and I couldn't avoid bursting into tears.

The clockwork Prince was really amazing, Cassandra Clare, as always has done a wonderful job. The world that she has created since "City of Bones" is simply unique and so engaging. In the deepest part of my heart I have always wanted to live like a Shadowhunter and among Shadowhunters and I wish that series like this never ends.

Wow, I mean wow. I am not even sure where to begin this review. I finished Clockwork Prince a couple days ago and am just now getting to the review stage. There was just a desperate need to pull my shattered heart together before I could put this into words. For those of you that already read this wonderful book, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you have not, then please keep reading to find out why you should...

Cassandra Clare opens Clockwork Prince with a heart cinching prologue with Will Herondale making one of his shady purchases of the powder his best friend, and parabatai, Jem needs to stay alive. He is also in the market for another 'concoction' for indifference...for him. Only a fool would not know who he is needing indifference from and my heart broke in these beginning pages.

It only went downhill from there.

The Council is in an uproar after the failures of the London Institute in capturing Mortmain, or The Magister, and the questionable killing of deQuincey. The members, and more specifically, Benedict Lightwood, think our girl Charlotte is unfit to run the Institute. She is tasked with finding some concrete evidence, or get Mortmain himself, and bring him to trial basically. An impossible task, but Charlotte was giving it a go.

Our team of Shadowhunters are all backing her and they set out to get the required information. The team meets obstacle after obstacle and we feel this is all going to end disastrously. We, the reader, are not far from the mark. In true Cassie Clare fashion the odds are piled up against our heroes Tessa, Jem, and Will. There are spies once again in the Institute, Jem's health seems to be in a more precarious balance than ever before, Will is fighting his feelings (and beginning to lose) and we are not entirely sure why, Tessa is left with more and more questions about her origins, and to top things off, Mortmain is one step ahead of them as always. Will's walls are cracking as he is faced with his family, Jem and Tessa become closer as Tessa continues to fight the feelings that burn for Will, The Institute is betrayed by one of their own, The Lightwood boys may just have redeeming qualities after all, and sweet little Sophie is quite an unexpected joy.

When we finally learn why Will is the way he is....wow. My heart broke. But it broke again as we see the truths behind what Will believed. Our poor, broken Will.... Will my heart ever stop aching for him? Probably not.

As always, Cassie's characters are wonderfully written. Fierce and caustic Will breaks your heart, gentle Jem warms your soul, and the quiet brevity of Tessa rings like a crystalline bell. Nate's reappearance is a double edged sword. His treachery is both sickening and pitiful. Charlotte and Henry "find" each other and bring new joy and Jessamine's narrow-mindedness makes you pity her.

For being longer books, Cassie's world of Shadowhunters in Clockwork Prince is a fast paced read. The action does not seem to stop. As we have come to expect from her books, the plot twists are highly enjoyable and the love triangles rip your heart to shreds. Her beautiful world of Victorian London spills from the pages and paints your mind's eye with wonderful clarity. The subtlety of the steampunkish clockwork figures is magnificent and does not overpower the deeper parts of the story-line.

All in all I am so addicted to Cassie's Shadowhunters and her world of Infernal Devices and Mortal Instruments. I can only wish I had found them sooner and they could go on forever. It is sad, almost, that the next installment will be the final book in the series. There are so many things we desperately need to find conclusion for and I hope that Clockwork Princess will be the icing on the figurative cake. If I know Miss Cassie at all, I would say it will be a delightfully scrumptious icing.

The Clockwork Prince is the stunning sequel to the Clockwork Angel. Writing in such a way that will keep you wanting so much more of it. I really wanted to finish this book so much, but yet not wanting it to end. I loved this book so much.

The plot went more into destroying Mortmain, Charlotte's possession of the institute and the many loves that are stating to bloom between the characters. I loved how Henry and Charlotte thought that the other didn't love the other, that they were married for their motives. I thought it was so funny and cute. But I was very thrilled when they realised that they did love each other, and that she was having a child, I was happy for them.

I thought it was smart of Cassandra Clare to add that Tessa was in love with both Jem and Will. In the Mortal Instruments, she did add the part where she made it look like Jace and Clary were related, that they only had eyes for each other. In the Infernal Devices, she made sure that she made the love story a whole lot more complicated. Sorry Jem but I had to pick team Will. I could tell that Tessa really loved Will even though she got engaged to Jem, and that you could tell by the way Tessa looked at Will that she really wanted him as well as Jem. It must of been so hard on Tessa.

My favourite character was Will. I loved how the author made Will think that he was cursed, and that he ran away from his family just because he loved them and didn't want them to get hurt. I thought he was so strong to do that. He made everyone think he was always getting drunk, and that he was a terrible person. He did things that was not himself, just to save everyone he loved. I could never do that. I thought it was so mean of the demon to pretend to curse him. Mean demon.

This book has a heart-gripping plot that will keep you forever wanting more. The only bad thing I thought was that I have to wait a year and half for Clockwork Princess, why do you keep us waiting???