Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices Series ~ Book 1) by Cassandra Clare ~ Started: 16.05.11 ~ Finished: 22.05.11
Synopsis ~
Magic is dangerous - but love is more dangerous still... When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray arrives in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Friendless and hunted, Tessa seeks refuge with the Shadowhunters, a band of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Drawn ever deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by - and torn between - two best friends, and quickly realizes that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
The Story ~
'Clockwork Angel' is the first book in 'The Infernal Devices' Series.
'Clockwork Angel' tells the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen year old year old girl from New York, who finds herself in England following the death of her beloved Aunt Harriet, who raised Tess and her brother, Nate after the death of their parents. Nate, who went to England to work, sends Tessa a boat ticket, and tells her he will meet her at Southampton, much to Tessa's shock, her brother is not waiting for her, instead two women who call themselves the Dark Sisters (due to their names ~ Mrs Black & Mrs Dark) are waiting, with a note from Nate saying he not meet her but his friends, The Dark Sisters will take her to him, they don't and Tessa finds herself a prisoner in their home with no idea where her brother is and what the Dark Sisters want from her, they know she has powers, powers that they can use.
As the story progresses, Tessa meets Will and Jem, both shadowhunters, who are like brothers but very different in many ways, and Tessa sees both of their good qualities. Tessa finds herself in a exciting and amazing world where her powers are accepted and questions are raised about who she really is.
What I thought of 'Clockwork Angel' ~
'Clockwork Angel' is the prequel to 'The Mortal Instruments' series which I enjoyed immensely, as I did with 'Clockwork Angel', I loved the story, the setting of Victorian England was interesting to read. The characters are all likeable and I am definitely a Jem fan, he is an easy character to like and I am looking forward to finding out more about him, Tessa and Will in future books, as with the Mortal Instruments series, the story is imaginative and exciting, I loved all of the twists and turns in the story. I was also very glad to see Magnus Bane in 'Clockwork Angel', he is my favourite character.
The only downside for me and its a minor one, is the fact that someone is always interrupted when they are just about to confess something, it does add to the tension but unfortunately I am very impatient and I want to know what happens next.
'Clockwork Prince' is the next book in the series, I am looking forward to reading it.
Rating ~ 10/10
I just finished 'The Declaration' and enjoyed it