Clockwork Angel (Infernal Devices, #1)

by Cassandra Clare

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Let me start by explaining why I took so long to start this series. I was mad. There, I said it. Why was I mad? Well, I loved Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments, that is until she turned it from a trilogy to a series of six books. I was happy with the ending of City of Glass and so disappointed when I realized that it was not the ending of the series. Anyway, I decided to read (listen) to Clockwork Angel, and I loved it!

I think in many ways I enjoyed Clockwork Angel even better than the Mortal Instruments. I love steampunk and this book has plenty of it, from angels to robots and nice doohickeys.

I think what made the book for me were the characters. Tessa, is a mystery for sure. She doesn’t know what she is, but she has a really neat power. Tessa is very pragmatic and tries to take this new world and her new circumstances in stride. She is loyal, smart, and not afraid to voice her opinion. Will and Jem are Shadowhunters, blood brothers and best friends; and yet so different. Will is very handsome, strong, stubborn, loyal, intelligent, and devious and tries very hard to push everyone away. Jem is so sweet, calm, composed, resigned, yet strong, loyal and the default peace maker. Can you smell the love triangle coming? I can from a mile away!

There is no shortage of amazing supporting characters: strong Charlotte, scatter minded Henry, bitter Jessamine, lovely Sophie, the always grand Magnus, and much more. Our evil figure here (well, the main one at least) is The Magister and we really don’t know too much about his throughout the story.

Cassandra Claire is a genius in many levels. Her writing is so good, it takes serious talent to invent a world full of new and old beings, of mythology, stories, culture and make you not only understand what it all means, but learn to love it. The plot of the Clockwork Angel is very intricate, full of mystery and betrayal. It is one of the things that makes the story so interesting and addictive.

I already had the chance to listen to Clockwork Prince and it is, if at all possible, even better. I can’t wait to read the last book in the series, and I will. Soon.

About the audiobook: I really like the narrator of the book, the pace and voices.

About the cover: The cover of the Clockwork Angel is beautiful. We can see Will in all his handsomeness and with light coming out of his runes. In the background we see clockwork and the city of London. On the forefront is Tessa’s angel. As I said, beautiful.