Clockwork Angel: The Infernal Devices, Book 1 by Cassandra Clare
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Summary
Magic is dangerous-but love is more dangerous still. Discover the riveting first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series. The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London's dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters-including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them....
This book was an absolute page-turner. I'm so excited for the next installment that I've already begun diving into another series by the same author. I can't emphasize enough how much I admire her writing. However, I do have to mention that the narrator didn't quite hit the mark. Hopefully, a replacement will be found who possesses a broader vocal range and better control. Fingers crossed! jd
If you enjoy teenage romance books, then this book might catch your interest. The plot aims to be unpredictable, and while it's not terrible, it doesn't exactly offer anything groundbreaking. The author presents an intriguing premise, but the story lacks a clear direction.
My main issue with the book lies in the recurring theme found in many young adult novels, where a intelligent and independent female protagonist falls for a complete jerk. The jerk's semi-abusive behavior is often excused due to his troubled and enigmatic persona. Will treats Tess poorly, and instead of standing up for herself, she spends her time feeling down, questioning her own worth. This sends a troubling message, especially to young readers. Emotional abuse is still abuse.
To put it simply, if you can manage to make it through the book without feeling the urge to give the egotistical and emotionally stunted "hero" a good punch, then you might consider investing in the entire series.
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