A review by epellicci
Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Cassandra Clare's world of shadow hunters and demons is exactly the fabulous escapism I remembered it to be from my childhood. Nostalgic and comforting, it is easy to be swept along in the adventure and stakes. The deeply internalised sexism in some of the characters was painful to bare at times, and I had forgotten that Will Herondale is such an emotionally stunted ass. But the Clockwork Angel is an otherwise gorgeously atmospheric found family drama, delightfully infused with supernatural politics and battle.
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