Clockwork Angel

The Author: Cassandra Clare

Published: August 31st 2010

Pages: 476

Synopsis: Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old 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 the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, 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 blue-eyed 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.

What i thought of the cover: I was so happy first of all to get this in hardback since here in Scotland it’s almost impossible to get popular YA in hardcover. Compared to the paperback copies of the first three in the mortal instruments series I have, this cover is shines beautifully. Again I love the photography and photo manipulation (QUIZ TIME: What is Big Ben? Those who get it right get a space cookie) especially with the landmarks I easily recognize. The clockwork angels cute though the light coming from its wings is a bit too much, besides I thought it was rainy most the time. 

Overall I give this cover a 4.5 out of 5 stars

What i thought of the story: Oh My Gosh, words can not describe how much I loved this book but I can say that it only took me two days to read (I had school so no staying up past midnight). What happens to Tessa in the beginning is just the perfect way to start the story off and I particularly like what happened with her first encounter with Will. I found Jessamine to be an especially interesting character with the way she thinks and how she acts as some women would back in the 19^th centaury. Throughout the book there is some hilarious stuff that happens as well as some rather unexpected turns which quite surprised me but made way for an interesting development in the next book .

Overall I give it a 5 out of 5 stars

The clockwork people are among us.