Truly, I have never been so spellbound by a book series before. Clockwork Princess is the final book in The Infernal Devices series ( see my other reviews: Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince)and the ending is simply a masterpiece. Tiny details from the first book, Clockwork Angel, snowball into major factors in the conclusion. The storylines have spread from focusing on one main character, Tessa Gray, in the beginning of Clockwork Angel to solidifying separate storylines developing minor characters into strong supporting characters that loom together for one beautifully intricate work of art. It is my understanding a few of the supporting characters roll into the next series, The Mortal Instruments, as The Infernal Devices is its prequel series. Cassandra Clare is a magician with words and creating this world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders yet sticking to basic human deficiencies such as greed, revenge, misjudgment, and unrequited love. Additionally, she brilliantly creates an ending that (I believe) readers on both sides, Team Will and Team Jem, will be happy. There were so many points where I gasped, I laughed, I swooned, and I cried. Embarrassingly fat tears and gut-wrenching sobs. My apologies to my fellow patrons at my local library.
I try to find one favorite character in a book and I was fortunate to be able to have two favorite characters: Sophie and Will. Will is officially my favorite book boyfriend. He is witty, loyal, a book lover, and brave. In a strange way he is a fairy tale prince but dripping with sarcasm and guilt from his traumatic past. I knew from the first book, Clockwork Angel, that I would be Team Will and I am pleased to have not been forced to change my mind throughout the series. The prologue to Clockwork Prince remains my favorite passage in this series. Sophie is different from Will in almost every sense except her fierce loyalty and her traumatic past haunting her. It was very pleasing to be see her character develop from rigid and distrustful to courageous and warm. I have not been able to look at scones without smiling and thinking of this book.
I would recommend this book for any fan of Young Adult books, romance, steampunk, and fantasy. Also, for those who enjoy listening to the audiobook. The actor Daniel Sharman (of the Teen Wolf and Fear The Walking Dead fame) does a fantastic job of narrating. I also would recommend reading this series in order, starting with Clockwork Angel, because the books evolve on things introduced in there.
I would not recommend this book for those who may be offended by violence, sexual scenarios, mild foul language, kidnapping, drug abuse, and demons.
Angel, snowball into major factors in the conclusion. The storylines have spread from focusing on one main character, Tessa Gray, in the beginning of Clockwork Angel to solidifying separate storylines developing minor characters into strong supporting characters that loom together for one beautifully intricate work of art. It is my understanding a few of the supporting characters roll into the next series, The Mortal Instruments, as The Infernal Devices is its prequel series. Cassandra Clare is a magician with words and creating this world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders yet sticking to basic human deficiencies such as greed, revenge, misjudgment, and unrequited love. Additionally, she brilliantly creates an ending that (I believe) readers on both sides, Team Will and Team Jem, will be happy. There were so many points where I gasped, I laughed, I swooned, and I cried. Embarrassingly fat tears and gut-wrenching sobs. My apologies to my fellow patrons at my local library.
I try to find one favorite character in a book and I was fortunate to be able to have two favorite characters: Sophie and Will. Will is officially my favorite book boyfriend. He is witty, loyal, a book lover, and brave. In a strange way he is a fairy tale prince but dripping with sarcasm and guilt from his traumatic past. I knew from the first book, Clockwork Angel, that I would be Team Will and I am pleased to have not been forced to change my mind throughout the series. The prologue to Clockwork Prince remains my favorite passage in this series. Sophie is different from Will in almost every sense except her fierce loyalty and her traumatic past haunting her. It was very pleasing to be see her character develop from rigid and distrustful to courageous and warm. I have not been able to look at scones without smiling and thinking of this book.
I would recommend this book for any fan of Young Adult books, romance, steampunk, and fantasy. Also, for those who enjoy listening to the audiobook. The actor Daniel Sharman (of the Teen Wolf and Fear The Walking Dead fame) does a fantastic job of narrating. I also would recommend reading this series in order, starting with Clockwork Angel, because the books evolve on things introduced in there.
I would not recommend this book for those who may be offended by violence, sexual scenarios, mild foul language, kidnapping, drug abuse, and demons.
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