chrisze's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars because to be honest I'm not sure how to feel about the epilogue.
I could have finished it over the weekend but I didn't want it to end so I kept putting it of.
I could have finished it over the weekend but I didn't want it to end so I kept putting it of.
finja0804's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lcgerstmann's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I didn't want this book to end. I love this series, I love the characters (every single one of them) and I love this book.
There are critics of Cassandra Clare and I cannot dispute a lot of what they say. This is not the best written book ever, it is flawed and predictable. But I am not only an intellectual creature, I am an emotional one and this book is bursting with emotion! It has despair, fear, anger and sadness, but mostly, it is about love. Almost everyone falls in love, over-the-top and ridiculous love, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The scene in the stairwell where Will declares his love for Tessa so passionately is implausible, people are not so brave and vulnerable in real life, but it made me swoon! The main love scene ( I will not spoil it) is steamy enough to convey the intensity and urgency of the desire while remaining within the expected limits of an YA novel. I read it probably 10 times, I might go reread it now................
.........OK, I'm back...swooon!!!!
The ending was interesting...lets just say this author believes in having your cake and eating it too! I like it!
This review doesn't do the book justice. It's difficult for me to write good reviews. I can rant when a book pisses me off but this one left me warm and fuzzy, I don't know how to convey the awesomeness of that without spoilers. Read it with an open heart and enjoy!
I didn't want this book to end. I love this series, I love the characters (every single one of them) and I love this book.
There are critics of Cassandra Clare and I cannot dispute a lot of what they say. This is not the best written book ever, it is flawed and predictable. But I am not only an intellectual creature, I am an emotional one and this book is bursting with emotion! It has despair, fear, anger and sadness, but mostly, it is about love. Almost everyone falls in love, over-the-top and ridiculous love, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The scene in the stairwell where Will declares his love for Tessa so passionately is implausible, people are not so brave and vulnerable in real life, but it made me swoon! The main love scene ( I will not spoil it) is steamy enough to convey the intensity and urgency of the desire while remaining within the expected limits of an YA novel. I read it probably 10 times, I might go reread it now................
.........OK, I'm back...swooon!!!!
The ending was interesting...lets just say this author believes in having your cake and eating it too! I like it!
This review doesn't do the book justice. It's difficult for me to write good reviews. I can rant when a book pisses me off but this one left me warm and fuzzy, I don't know how to convey the awesomeness of that without spoilers. Read it with an open heart and enjoy!
ines1989's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
becs_l's review against another edition
5.0
2nd reading (2020):- Even though i am not as obsessed with the Shadowhunter world as I was seven years ago when Clockwork Princess came out, Will and Jem’s bond is still so special and I love them. Still love this Shadowhunter world.
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This is why Cassandra Clare is one of my favourite authors! I am speechless. Clockwork Princess is just pure awesomeness!!
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This is why Cassandra Clare is one of my favourite authors! I am speechless. Clockwork Princess is just pure awesomeness!!
driv11's review against another edition
5.0
I’m crying so hard, my body is shaking and I just can’t breathe
shelfaddiction's review against another edition
4.0
Two words can summarize the ending to this trilogy, bittersweet and satisfying. I don't know how I missed that the Infernal Devices books are a trilogy. I guess I just thought it'd be a longer series like the Mortal Instruments, but when I got to the Epilogue it was clear, this was the end. I'm sad to see the end of this Shadow Hunter Steampunk journey, but it was fun while it lasted. Even though both the Infernal Devices Trilogy and Mortal Instruments Series can be read independently of each other without spoiling the each other, I still recommend reading all the Mortal Instrument books first. because I enjoyed seeing things from the MI series show up in the ID series. It was very cool to see how things connected. I enjoyed having a point of reference that allowed me to have a few "Ah ha" moments.
I liked that Tessa finally ends up with one of her two guys...or does she? She really didn't make a decision, it was made for her. That part was a bit disappointing because I was hoping that she would grow a pair and pick a guy, but she did not. Regardless. I do think she married the right guy (I won't say who!).
I didn't like the change of events regarding Jem. I don't want to get all spoiler-ish, so I'll just say it was sort of a cop out. Almost like nothing too bad could happen to any of these characters, except to the official bad guy, Mortmain and his automation demon/robot army of course.
Over all, major components of the story were a tad predictable, For example, I knew something was wrong with the Consul the whole time, but it didn't really matter. I knew that Gabriel would end up with Cecilia, etc. Those are small things, does it matter enough to take away from the story? Not so much in this case, it was fun to read after all.
I adore all the adults in this series. They are present throughout the story and influence the young Shadow Hunters in a positive way. They teach and support them, but not in a parent type way. They are family and the young Shadow Hunters respect them, which has them acting a bit more mature at times. I also love Magnus! He's funny, smart mouth and so wise when it comes to matters of the heart. He is technically old as dirt, so I guess he should know a lot!
I actually teared up at the end of this book, and I promise, that rarely, if ever happens to me! That says a lot. So if you enjoy Steampunk and fantasy, you'll enjoy this series. Check it out!
Already love Cassandra Clare's Shadow Hunter world? Well I found that there is another spin off, The Bane Chronicles, which are 10 short stories all about Magnus and his world. I'm looking forward reading those to that as well! Book one, What Really Happened in Peru, came out two weeks ago.
Want even more Shadow Hunters....here it comes! Ms. Clare is a very busy author, she's turning out these books with reckless abandon! There is another a new series, called “The Dark Artifices, set in present day LA with a whole new cast of Shadow Hunters. The release of the first book is set for a 2015. This series will start after the conclusion of the MI series.
Did you read this trilogy? Tell me your thoughts!
I liked that Tessa finally ends up with one of her two guys...or does she? She really didn't make a decision, it was made for her. That part was a bit disappointing because I was hoping that she would grow a pair and pick a guy, but she did not. Regardless. I do think she married the right guy (I won't say who!).
I didn't like the change of events regarding Jem. I don't want to get all spoiler-ish, so I'll just say it was sort of a cop out. Almost like nothing too bad could happen to any of these characters, except to the official bad guy, Mortmain and his automation demon/robot army of course.
Over all, major components of the story were a tad predictable, For example, I knew something was wrong with the Consul the whole time, but it didn't really matter. I knew that Gabriel would end up with Cecilia, etc. Those are small things, does it matter enough to take away from the story? Not so much in this case, it was fun to read after all.
I adore all the adults in this series. They are present throughout the story and influence the young Shadow Hunters in a positive way. They teach and support them, but not in a parent type way. They are family and the young Shadow Hunters respect them, which has them acting a bit more mature at times. I also love Magnus! He's funny, smart mouth and so wise when it comes to matters of the heart. He is technically old as dirt, so I guess he should know a lot!
I actually teared up at the end of this book, and I promise, that rarely, if ever happens to me! That says a lot. So if you enjoy Steampunk and fantasy, you'll enjoy this series. Check it out!
Already love Cassandra Clare's Shadow Hunter world? Well I found that there is another spin off, The Bane Chronicles, which are 10 short stories all about Magnus and his world. I'm looking forward reading those to that as well! Book one, What Really Happened in Peru, came out two weeks ago.
Want even more Shadow Hunters....here it comes! Ms. Clare is a very busy author, she's turning out these books with reckless abandon! There is another a new series, called “The Dark Artifices, set in present day LA with a whole new cast of Shadow Hunters. The release of the first book is set for a 2015. This series will start after the conclusion of the MI series.
Did you read this trilogy? Tell me your thoughts!