Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare is a steampunk novel set in Victorian London, following the story of Tessa Gray, a girl who discovers her rare ability to shapeshift into other people. Kidnapped by the Dark Sisters, she is rescued by Shadowhunters and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother while uncovering the evil forces behind the Pandemonium Club. The book is praised for its fast-paced plot full of action, diverse characters, and the infusion of historical references and literature in a dark paranormal setting.
Set in the 1800s England, the novel introduces readers to a world of Shadowhunters, downworlders, and a clockwork army led by the Magister, all while exploring themes of love, friendship, and supernatural circumstances. The writing style is commended for its simplicity yet effective blend of historical reality and steampunk paranormal fantasy, making it an engaging read for both teens and adults who enjoy dark, action-packed stories with well-developed characters.
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Has Romance?
The book features a medium level of romance.
From The Publisher:
Magic is dangerous-but love is more dangerous still. Discover the "compulsively readable" (Booklist) first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series! Clockwork Angel is a Shadowhunters novel.
When Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by-and torn between-two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length…everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world…and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
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Oh, dear. I can't describe how I felt when I heard there was a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments. I love Jem. I feel so bad for him, though. He has to live with his disease forever and if he stops the drugs, he'll die. If he doesn't he'll die. I just want to cry every time he coughs and goes through the pain.
Seemed to drag on;i didn't understand the choices that Tessa made - it was like it took getting to the 2nd book for me to understand her motivations.
Clockwork Angel is one of my favourite books. The friendship between Jem and Will the way they have each others backs as well as their shenanigans drew me threw the the series. This was the series that started my love for reading. I could go back and reread this book a hundred times like rewatching my favourite TV show.
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Clockwork Angel?
About the Author:
Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles. She is also the coauthor of the bestselling fantasy series Magisterium with Holly Black. The Shadowhunter Chronicles have been adapted as both a major motion picture and a television series. Her books have more than fifty million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts with her husband and three fearsome cats. Visit her at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at Shadowhunters.com.
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