Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Received: Bought
Publication Date: December 6th 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Margaret K. McElderry
Point of View: 3rd Person & Alternative
Recommended Age: 13+
Pacing: Very Slow
Genres & Themes: Young Adult, Romance, Steampunk, Fantasy, Adventure, Demons, Mystery, Family
BLURB:
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
And I thought things couldn’t get more complicated.
They can. And they have.
It should scare me to think that Cassandra Clare is not done messing with our emotions, that there will be more heart-breaking scenes in Clockwork Princess, but part of me must be a masochist.
Because I am looking more than forward to having my heart broken for the millionth time.
These characters have become so dear to me. I almost feel as if I have known them for ever. Tessa and Will and Jem are the most intense trio there is in young adult literature, from my perspective.
I know that they each have their own past and future, yet I cannot help but want for them to be linked and bound to one another until death plays its role.
Clockwork Prince is different from Clockwork Angel in many ways. For starters, it contains more romance. There is even cheating. Furthermore, secrets are revealed. Many of them. The pacing is slower and the focus is sharp on the characters and less so on the actual plot.
And it’s also more treacherous.
As in… brace yourself, dear readers, for Clockwork Prince will leave a mark on you. Of love, of despair, of madness or hope…? It’s up to you to find out!
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Is this better than her Mortal Instrument series?
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Many say it is, but I prefer TMI because I’m more attached to the characters and there’s just more books!
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Oh okay. I only read the first book of TMI, I was always bored and it was hard for me to finish it. I only read it because of the movie.
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I miss reading TID and TMI! Cassandra Clare is one of my favourite authors, Im glad you’re enjoying her writing!
Noor x
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I’m glad you’re finally reading these books. I hope you’ll continue to love the rest!
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I’m so glad you’re loving these books! I agree, Will, Jem and Tessa is the only love triangle I love wholeheartedly. You will most definitely have your heart broken by Clockwork Princess (which is my personal favorite in the trilogy). I hope you have a box of tissues near you.
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I love this series!!!! Wayyy better than MI
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This is one of my favorite series ever! I still miss it so much! I’m not usually a fan of love triangles, but this is the best one I’ve ever read.
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FANTASTIC review. I love this one. This is definitely one of my all time favorite series. 🙂
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This series just gets better each and every book. Just wait until you get to CP2, I think it’s the only love triangle ever where both parties can be satisfied.
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I know, I really need to try this author!
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I have never read her MI books, but these, aye cool world
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I really need to get around to reading this series! I’ve had it on my TBR for forever now @_@
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Lola, you are a star. After reading this, I’ve decided to start on Clockwork Angel! Great review!
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Lovey review! I haven’t read much by Clare but I am very interested in picking up this series! It sounds really good and an exciting series
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This is such a great book. I still, to this day, don’t know if I likdd this or Clockwork Princess better…
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I have yet to read the TMI series. I’m thinking I want to tackle that one first before I move to these… but they have gotten such good reviews. I love how you enjoy these characters. Must read all of these soon! 🙂
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I feel horrible now lol! I’m still reading Clockwork Angel. This makes me want to get back to reading it.
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I remember reading the first book and thinking, blah… but had to get Clockwork Prince and continue regardless. This book got me hooked and I HAD to get the final book, Clockwork Princess. The third book WRECKED me! I remember ugly crying in the end it was that good! Awesome review!
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I read book one and really liked it. I have book two but I’m pacing myself. This review tells me that I’m gonna get just what I’ve been searching for. I can’t wait to be with Will again 😛
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