Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2) in Will's sensitive side Fanclub

Feb 01, 2011 Jen rated it it was amazing

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Clockwork Prince which is the second installment in The Infernal Devices series has to be one of the best sequels I've read in quite a while. It really blows Clockwork Angel out of the water and that is a lot to say because Clockwork Angel was such an amazing beginning to this Infernal Devices series. What I really loved about Clockwork Prince is that it has a lot of intensity. It's mysterious, dark, and incredibly profound. And the author really does an amazing job at going to the heart of thin Clockwork Prince which is the second installment in The Infernal Devices series has to be one of the best sequels I've read in quite a while. It really blows Clockwork Angel out of the water and that is a lot to say because Clockwork Angel was such an amazing beginning to this Infernal Devices series. What I really loved about Clockwork Prince is that it has a lot of intensity. It's mysterious, dark, and incredibly profound. And the author really does an amazing job at going to the heart of things and at peeling away the layers to each character and the hidden world of the Shadowhunters. Shadowhunters being humans who hunt demons and have angel blood in their veins.

What I love the most about The Infernal Devices books and especially Clockwork Prince is that the character development is astounding. I truly felt that every single character is explored deeply in this book and every single one of them is of extreme importance, including the new characters that are introduced, as well. And for me it something very unique because with most books it is easy for the author to focus only on the main characters and to ignore the character history of the secondary characters but not in Clockwork Prince. In this book, The secondary characters are incredibly special and captivate you immediately because the author of this book makes sure to give each character a unique history, a special charm, and nuanced personality. In short words, yes the focus on the book is Tessa, Will, and Jem but their journey never overwhelms the rest of the characters and I loved that. And the main villain in this book is so incredibly complex and methodical, even when he isn't present in a scene, his schemes and plotting never cease to amaze. Which I think is the mark of truly great villain development.

I also feel that in this book Cassandra Clare does an amazing job at exploring the social customs/gender roles of the Victorian era. Through the poetry, the literature references, and character challenges you can tell that the author of this book truly researched Victorian society heavily and she truly does captivate it's essence in this book. You literally feel like you are walking the streets of Victorian London and that danger can be awaiting you at every corner. The constraints, the extreme concern with propriety, the self-consciousness of each character depending on their social standing in Victorian society, the reader catches a glimpse of all of it in this book. And when you add to that, a secret underground world of magic, shadowhunter politics, fantastical creatures, demons; the world building really gets taken to a new level, I think. It was really fun to read about and beyond intriguing.

The romance in Clockwork Prince. Holy cow. And when I say romance, I don't only mean romantic love but romance in all its forms. This book is full of it. There is a constant air of nostalgia, and wanting, of desire for what is good, and true, and beautiful amongst an incredibly dark and mysterious environment. To say that this book tugs on the heartstrings is not enough. This book is a roller coaster of emotions. It takes your heart, shreds it up in its blender, returns it to you in tattered pieces and then always adds a dash of hope in the end, just to leave you even more hopeful and confused and on the edge of your seat. And the level of misunderstanding and secrecy is just so elevated in this book. It was amazing.

The stakes are high in Clockwork Prince and the emotional journey of the main characters: Will, Tessa, and Jem is raw, painful, beautiful, and haunting. There is just so much profoundness in this book and so many of the characters are so good at feeling things deeply, it really leaves a mark on the reader and I cannot wait to see how everything turns out in Clockwork Princess. I need to know. For, like, my sanity. I fell in love with this book, the world in it and it's characters and I need to know how it will all end.

My Rating: 5/5

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Mar 24, 2011 Emilie rated it it was amazing

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Cassie has done it again. Even though I've waited almost two years - and mine expectations were sky high - Cassie didn't fail to amaze me. When I got CP I had a friend over, and the poor girl saw more to my mom than she saw me. And my mom was at work all the time. Always when I'm reading Cassie's books, it's like I dissapear from the world and it's only her world that exists.

The plot was as always fantastic. There's not one quiet moment. From when it starts in the cemetery to when Will's sister ...more

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Jul 11, 2011 Lydia rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Normally when I write these reviews it's RIGHT after I finish the book so I usually hafta get out my feelings about the ending. Today I'm gonna change that, and actually start from the beginning! :D

The story starts with Will going to a graveyard. And the fact that it opened with Will put a smile on my face immediately. In the beginning-ish of the book we see how close Jem and Tessa have really gotten and how much he really cares about her, as they're touring Europe.
Having the Lightwood's as the ...more

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Mar 12, 2012 Jessica *The Lovely Books* rated it it was amazing

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He is so sweet!
Is there any way she could have both Will and Jem without seeming slutty? I know I would have a hard time choosing. They are both great guys.

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Love triangles, seriously! I absolutely despise them to a core. But this one...this is probably the first one that has ever broken my heart. I am obviously Team Will. I mean come on, who can resist the bad boy who isn't really a bad boy, but an amazingly sweet, and passionate guy? Not to mention beautiful. Um I can't resist! Plu ...more

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Apr 29, 2011 Eloise rated it it was amazing

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ooooooooooh i CANNOT wait for this book!!!! the first one was really good and i cannot wait to see what happens with the rest of the characters in this second novel :) and i want tessa to end up with jem!! :D

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Dec 02, 2010 Yona Racheva rated it it was amazing

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Wow i just don't have any words. I'm staring in the screen and don't know what to write.

I just can't choose between Jem and Will, both of them are amazing and it is impossible to choose.

In this book we understand a lot of the reasons for Will's behavior, about his feelings about everything he's been trough.

And Jem the light in his eyes when he sees Tessa the smile he gives only to her.

And Tessa - it would be so much easier for her if she still thought that Will doesn't love her , this ...more

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Dec 30, 2011 Shotgunguyiscool ♉ rated it really liked it

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Oh my god,
my reaction throughout the whole book o.o
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Aug 26, 2011 Elena rated it it was amazing

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Congratulations to Cassandra Clare.
Normally, when I start reading a book, I pray the writing is at least decent and that the story won’t disappoint me.
Clare is one of those few authors for whom I don’t.
Reading one of her books is like throwing myself into a paradise. I know it’s going to be good, and I know I won’t be disappointed.
And I have this belief that you can judge a book from how many chapters it has. There are newbies writers who can not even separate chapters well, so in the end you’ve ...more

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Dec 03, 2011 Emily V rated it it was amazing

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Hello everyone, now for my review of the long awaited Clockwork Prince. To sum this book up in one word: AMAZING! Yes see I can be positive some times. This book is well desercing of that title though, it is my new favorite book. Clockwork Prince is the second in The Infernal Devices series. The first, Clockwork Angel, I reviewed a couple of weeks ago. Read my review here. I have to warn you though, this review may contain spoilers ...more

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Feb 04, 2012 Marielle rated it it was amazing

Best Book Ever!!!!!!!!! Tessa is so mature and smart.no t like clary who is stupid and naive. Will..... drooling...... oh my god.... i love him.. he is so intense and my heart breaks everytime i think about him... he is suffering so much. And Jem.... ahhhh... no words to describe him!!! Jem is sweet!!!!! I want her to end with will though. I loved that scene when they kiss and make out on the masquerade!!!!!!!!! The plot was great. Tessa has chemistry with both guys so I don't know. I WANT HER T ...more

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Jan 09, 2012 Stephanie rated it it was amazing

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Jul 23, 2012 Christina rated it it was amazing

I enjoyed this book so much!! I just wanted to read more and more of it!
The characters were analyzed more and we saw another part of them. A well-written book with agony and twists that took my breath away!
I still can't remember how many times I said: ''What?!!?'' while I was reading it.
The only thing I disliked was that Tessa broke Will's heart in the end...It left me with a sad feeling...poor Will!!
I just have to wait till Clockwork Princess is out to see if things will change for him...I pray ...more

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Mar 19, 2012 Katarina Silva rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favoritos, awesome-covers, hot-male-leads, strong-female-leads, hot-brother-s, vampires, fight-to-the-end, amazing-love-story, blondie-s, mind-blowing-cover

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Apr 16, 2011 Lina rated it it was amazing

AMAZING.!!! BEAUTIFULL IN EVERY WAY.! I FEEL REALLY HAPPY FOR TESSA AND JEM, BUT I ALSO FEEL SORRY FOR WILL. AFTER EVERYTHING HE'S BEEN THROUGH HE DESERVES BETTER. I HOPE WILL AND TESSA WILL WEND UP TOGETHER..:):D ...more

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