Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Hello Everyone,
I just finished reading Clockwork Prince, the second book in the Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare. This book was just spectacular, I suggest and recommend this series to everyone!

OVERVIEW: Clockwork Prince begins as the London Institute of Shadowhunters are given two weeks to find the evil Magister, who is still determined to gain control of Tessa’s powers and bring down the Enclave. Tessa and the Shadowhunters must battle dreadful clockwork creatures, demons, and even treachery within their own ranks before everything around them is forever altered.

REVIEW: If you were dying for this second instalment in the Infernal Devices series, rest assured that it has been well worth the wait. It's full of great action sequences, a clever use of magic, and the hilarious dialogue that we've come to expect from these characters. Cassandra Clare has not failed to disappoint, this book was filled with a lot of character development, an engaging and addictive plot – Clockwork Prince, along with the first book of the series, makes it onto my collection list of favourite books of all time.

Through the duration of the book, each and every character develops and is forced to adapt and survive with the situations they are faced with. As I hoped, Tessa becomes more sure of herself and her ability, as well as with her relationships with both Will, Jem and the other Shadowhunters. Throughout the novel Jem unpredictably reveals charming side to him that we’ve never seen before, and Will’s tragic past is finally revealed.

Clockwork Prince does contain a love triangle; a strong female character torn between two very handsome and noble boys. There are reasons provided as to why Tessa loves them both, but even greater ones to why her heart belongs to neither. What makes this relationship between Tessa, Will and Jem is that she never forgets that aside for her romantic feelings for both of them – she has a lifelong friendship with them that she must honor and uphold.

PLOT: The plot can only be described as a roller-coaster, full of twists and turns, unexpected jumps and dives. Everything was structure so well, Cassandra Clare never fails to impress, only adding to the fact that she is an amazing author. Her skills demonstrate how effectively she can use her words to formulate a riveting storyline, her attention to detail is amazing - in the way that any reader can vividly visualise the settings in old London just as she described them. I honestly am not sure what even to say about the plot except my initial reaction when finishing the book was bittersweet. I felt shocked and hopefully and heartbroken and full of wonder all in one. I'm not going to lie and say this book will make you jump for joy (though some parts may), because this book is dark. There are mysteries I believe we have only just saw the surface of and I will be dying slowly until I can uncover them in Clockwork Princess.

OVERALL RATING:

★★★★★ 

Five Stars