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Clockwork Prince: The Infernal Devices, Book Two
Written by Cassandra Clare
Narrated by Ed Westwick and Heather Lind
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True love is shrouded in secrets and lies in the enchanting second audiobook in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when it becomes clear that the mysterious Magister will stop at nothing to use Tessa's powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, tortured Will and the devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister's war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal and fueled by revenge. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister knows their every move-and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa is drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa answers about who she really is? As their search leads to deadly peril, Tessa learns that secrets and lies can corrupt even the purest heart.
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Clockwork Prince: The Infernal Devices, Book Two
Written by Cassandra Clare
Narrated by Ed Westwick and Heather Lind
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True love is shrouded in secrets and lies in the enchanting second audiobook in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when it becomes clear that the mysterious Magister will stop at nothing to use Tessa's powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, tortured Will and the devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister's war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal and fueled by revenge. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister knows their every move-and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa is drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa answers about who she really is? As their search leads to deadly peril, Tessa learns that secrets and lies can corrupt even the purest heart.
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Heartbreaking.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the 1st three. I didn't like the characters nearly as much and the story line.
Never cese to amaze me how much I love this book.
The narration!!! Both can do accents very well, a nice change from previous books.
The second book in the infernal devices had a lot more to unpack then the first installment. Readers get to dig deeper into Will’s past and in turn understand his actions. The audiobook was clear to understand creating a good visual experience.
Loved the way Ed his parts of the book .
Loved it couldn’t put it down, I love will and jem’s relationship
Cassandra Clare has written a wonderful tale set in a world filled with demons and angels and by the angel, I love Will Herondale! You can imagine how disappointed I was over Tessa Gray choosing to marry Jem Carstairs instead of Will. To be fair though her heart was torn in two.
Great readers and lovely atmosphere. We get to know more about the origins and the families. The only thing I personally don't like is the writer's idea that all her male principal characters must be the classical cliché of Jace, bad outside, rude but gentle inside. Jace and Will look like the same person to me. Too bad.
The adventure continues for Tessa Gray, Will Herondale, and James Carstairs. ?As they chase after more clues to find out who Tessa really is and why The Magister so desperately wants her. ?New twists and turns for these three, and the other characters introduced in Clockwork Angel, make for a spell-binding adventure.?NEW OBSESSION ALERT! I am officially obsessed with Will Herondale. ?Also, I am officially obsessed with this The Infernal Devices series. ?I loved Clockwork Angel and cannot wait to get my hands on Clockwork Princess. ?Every time that I think there is finally a time to breathe and regain composure throughout the book, I am catapulted into another spinning plot twist. ?The depth of not only the plot but each character (and there are quite a few) is immense. ?I have not read a book in a long time that has forced me to react outwardly. ?The world that Cassandra Clare creates is entirely consuming and it became difficult to separate myself from the book and reality. ?I want to be part of Tessa, Jem, and (most especially) Will's world. ?It is gripping, encompassing, and unpredictable. ?I root for these characters, I hope for these characters, and I grieve with these characters. ?I have found this series to be riveting and invigorating!Although I have only read 2 of the 3 books in this series, I highly recommend the series to those who love action, betrayal, romance, and fantasy. ?I think it is appropriate for readers over the age of 16 and I recommend it for those seeking adventure.On the other hand, I would not recommend this book for those who do not appreciate betrayal, violence, manipulation, demons, magic, love triangles, unrequited love, or drug addiction. ?Furthermore, I would not recommend this book for readers who have not read Clockwork Angel yet, as it would be very confusing.Lastly, I listened to this book on AudioCD. ?It was read by Heather Lind and Ed Westwick. More than half was definitely read by Heather Lind, who was fantastic and gave a unique voice to each of the many characters. ?Additionally, I also really enjoyed listening to Ed Westwick read the parts when it was in Will's perspective. ?His deep, sultry voice, made Will's character even more alluring.?
The plot gained more depth, and side characters had more prominent roles. It was definitely a wonderful companion to Clockwork Angel and kept my interest in the series high.
Um, more entertaining than the first, I think? This series is pretty lackluster for me. Took me a long time to work through this book, when normally I could have done it in less than a day.
SO much better than Clockwork Angel! And I was so heartbroken by Tessa-Will-Jem's love triangle. The ending made me want to read Clockwork Princess right away, like yesterday. Can't wait!
Soon after events in Clockwork Angel, Tessa and her new Shadowhunter friends continue on Mortmain's trail, trying to discover where he is and why he is building an automaton army. Meanwhile, Lightwood makes a gambit for the Institute and Charlotte will have to do everything she can to hold onto her position there - which means if she leaves, Tessa (who is technically a Downworlder) will have to leave too.I liked the first book in the trilogy for being a little more unexpected and not as angst-ridden as the Mortal Instruments series. And to be honest, these books are perfect light reading when I want an intriguing plot and world, and want to be able to read fast without slowing down to think about things. I did find myself more annoyed with Tessa than ever because she suddenly can't decide between Will or Jem. On the other hand, Will's backstory is interesting and though the cliffhanger came annoyingly out of nowhere, it certainly makes me want to see what new direction the story will take.
This trilogy just seems to get better and better! The love, the betrayal, the friendships, and the enemies are so well drawn out that one can't help but fall into the world of shadowhunters head first. I thought I would be annoyed by the love triangle, but given all the situations the character's are put in, it tragically makes sense. I can't even decide between Jem and Will because they are both so great in completely opposite ways. And of course the book ended with a cliff hanger! I'm starting to think Cassandra Clare is the queen of suspense, because right when I think that the book will end pretty much tied up, something turns up and happens! I absolutely loved it though and can't wait to finish the series.
I just finished this book. I have to say I love these!! This one does not disappoint...The books are about Tessa Gray. A New York girl who has been brought to London and is under the care of the Institute of London. Basically that means that she lives in the institute with Charlotte and Henry, Will and Jem and Jessamine. Now that may sound very mild mannered - but the Institute houses the Shadowhunters - beings descended from the angels tasked with keeping the world safe from demons and evil. Tessa is not a Shadowhunter, she is not a werewolf, vampire or other downworlder, she is not a warlock because she doesn't have a mark. But - she is not a mundane (normal human) because she is able to change into another person with the help of something that person owned.That sounds difficult enough - but there is a nasty dark figure stalking the Shadowhunters seeking to own Tessa. He is the Magistrat and the mastermind behind an army of clockwork monsters ready to kill. And he seems to be everywhere - easily finding their weaknesses through spies and clockwork creatures.Oh yeah - and there is more. Will is a loose cannon - irreverant, uncontrolled, unpredictable, hating everyone he comes in contact with. Jem is the exact opposite - he is caring and kind and looks out for everyone and he is dying - addicted to a drug which is slowly killing hime and to stop the drug would kill him outright. These two are fighting partners - paired in a special ceremony to defend each other no matter what. And they are both in love with Tessa.Now the real problem...I hate reading series...I really hate it...It's been too long since I read the first book and I have forgotten some of the underlying connections. So what do you do?? And the book just ends. The story doesn't - only the book. So you are left with another year before the next installment.Sometimes I think I should just buy them when they come out and not read them until they are all here...
[November 27, 2010] I am so looking forward to this book!! The cliff-hanger is mean!
[Saturday, February 18, 2012] I got this book (finally) in the 11th of this month, and I started reading it yesterday. And I simply can't let it go, I love this feeling when a book makes me unable to leave it, so I take it everywhere with me: to bed, to the bathroom, to the kitchen even when I'm out of the house and it's snowing hard!
I'm half way through the book and I can't wait to finish it, though there is a part of me that's saying: "Slow down! Book 3 is coming out by the end of the year!" and knowing Cassandra Clare, I'm sure there will be another cliff-hanger.
I really enjoy Tessa's character, I love that she's a book lover. But if I were her, I might get confused as well between James and William. They are both hot and they both love her. But still I would chose Will. I love the way he loves Tessa.
The ending broke my heart! :(
[Saturday, February 18, 2012] I got this book (finally) in the 11th of this month, and I started reading it yesterday. And I simply can't let it go, I love this feeling when a book makes me unable to leave it, so I take it everywhere with me: to bed, to the bathroom, to the kitchen even when I'm out of the house and it's snowing hard!
I'm half way through the book and I can't wait to finish it, though there is a part of me that's saying: "Slow down! Book 3 is coming out by the end of the year!" and knowing Cassandra Clare, I'm sure there will be another cliff-hanger.
I really enjoy Tessa's character, I love that she's a book lover. But if I were her, I might get confused as well between James and William. They are both hot and they both love her. But still I would chose Will. I love the way he loves Tessa.
The ending broke my heart! :(
The story of Mortmain and his clockwork soldiers continues with the angst of Will. Amazingly, Will's jerkface tendencies from the last book are actually explained realistically here, with a twist that did not surprise me but was still pleasing in how unusual it was. Will's character in general is given a surprising amount of depth; that plus the secrets revealed and exciting battles and romantic shenanigans made this my favorite Shadow Hunter book so far (including all of Mortal Instruments, which really isn't anywhere nearly as well-written as this). I'll be curious to see how various issues are cleared up in the final book: the love triangles, the unrequited loves, the terminal illness, the villain's mysterious motives, etc. All around a fun ride.
Mmmm, I so love Jem! He's like a broken thing that needs the gentle brush of love to heal it. Too bad Will is like that too :( I do not even know who I wish Tessa to end up with...
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Oh, goodness! By the Angel, why did this book turn out this way?????????? Aaaaaaarghhh!!!
Merged review:
Oh, goodness! By the Angel, why did this book turn out this way?????????? Aaaaaaarghhh!!!
I really liked where the author went with the love triangle. I know it is not going to stay that way, but I am happy for now. I am excited to see how the story all ties together.
Fan-freaking-tastic book. Cassie Clare has outdone herself with this one. Loved it. Cannot wait for the next one!
I came to a conclusion that Clockwork Prince is the kind of book which you should just read all at once. I read the first third of the book in about three weeks, and it seemed dull and boring. But when I finally sat down, giving it an eighteenth chance to impress me and forgetting all YA stereotypes, I enjoyed it immensely and read it in one go. The story is compelling, the romance - passionate, the villain - mysterious. Treasury, lies, love triangle, an air of mystery and undiscovered history - what else could you possibly want to forget all about the real world and live in Victorian London for some hours? I'd probably want less cliches and a more compelling writing, but we're not talking about Russian authors using sophisticated words and stylistic devices here, right?And reading the first two books already I can assure everyone that you might just as well start them from the 100th page - you won't miss a thing and the actual action will just have begun.
Yes! Yes! Yes! It's completely impossible not to like this!
Move over Katniss Everdeen and Clarissa Fray! There is a new Bitchin' Bad-ass Heroine in town! I loved the newest installment in what my friends and I are calling the best thing that happened to Cassandra Clare. I knew she could write amazing stories, but this surpassed all of my expectations. Tessa is not only intelligent, she is funny and caring and, most of all, lovable. There are two most love-stricken Shadowhunters that can attest to that. When I read that Clare was giving us a Dirty Sexy Balcony Scene AND a Dirty Sexy Bed Scene, I almost fainted (with happiness, of course). While other authors manage to grit there teeth and write out a "sex" scene my GRANDMOTHER would find boring, Clare seems to embrace her sensuality. Can I just say, about the DSBS, that Will seems to be a most passionate kisser. I mean, he really uses his whole body to kiss her, doesn't he? And the DSBedS? My friend actually noticed that I was reading something so steamy, I turned so red! While I do have a preference *cough*Jem*cough*, I won't ruin this review by listing all the reasons why my OTP should be together. I will save that for Tumblr *wink*. I want this to be Switzerland. Both are charming, lovely (and passionate!) men. I think Tessa would be lucky to end up with either of them. When I learned Will "Big Secret" my heart near about tore in half. I couldn't imagine living all that time thinking it was your fault your sister was dead, and distancing yourself from everyone around you, especially those closest. I was ecstatic when the demon told Will the truth. After self-destructive behavior the whole book *ahem*the opium den*ahem*, it was nice to finally see the real Will."Demon pox, oh, demon pox,Just how is it acquired?One must go down to the bad part of townUntil one is very tired.Demon pox, oh, demon poxI had it all along--No, not the pox, you foolish blocks,I mean this very song--For I was right, and you were wrong!"My favorite part of the whole book, hands down ^^^. Overall, this is probably the best book Clare has written. Although, I will probably say the same thing about CP2.
I really like this. Although the story progressed much slower, the mystery and intrigue was less cumbersome. The characters were familiar enough as people died earlier in the book, hence there's less character overcrowding. The book focus on the triangle love *AGAIN* between Tess, Will and Jem. But I like this better since its not a first person reading, hence its not an annoying book about this girl liking two boys from start to finish. Its more about a girl, confused with her feelings to a gentle fragile and somehow determined boy and then attracted to a guy who seem to ignore her and then like her and then... whatever. Young love. Young love.
But what surprise me was the first chapter when the author revealed the extend of Will's feeling to Tess. Later it was revealed that Will was cursed by a demon when he was twelve; to have everyone he love die. With the death of his older sister, he immediately ran away from his home and become shadowhunter. Will was allowed to evolve according to the storyline and brought some insight to his character and how serious he thought about how the curse would have an effect to everyone around him. He's just a misunderstood boy.
Although the cover is Jem, I had most certain that the book is all about Will. I'm such a sucker with complicated boys so as for character development, Will is definitely A .
As for the story, the book was situated neatly right after the event that leads from the death and despair at the Institute with the fresh raw betrayal from Nate Gray, Tess's brother and the investigation that attempt to uncover The Magister. As usual, some books was never that predictable.
Steampunk YA romance. What not to like?
But what surprise me was the first chapter when the author revealed the extend of Will's feeling to Tess. Later it was revealed that Will was cursed by a demon when he was twelve; to have everyone he love die. With the death of his older sister, he immediately ran away from his home and become shadowhunter. Will was allowed to evolve according to the storyline and brought some insight to his character and how serious he thought about how the curse would have an effect to everyone around him. He's just a misunderstood boy.
Although the cover is Jem, I had most certain that the book is all about Will. I'm such a sucker with complicated boys so as for character development, Will is definitely A .
As for the story, the book was situated neatly right after the event that leads from the death and despair at the Institute with the fresh raw betrayal from Nate Gray, Tess's brother and the investigation that attempt to uncover The Magister. As usual, some books was never that predictable.
Steampunk YA romance. What not to like?
This book, the second in the Infernal Devices series, made up for the first of the series.
In Clockwork Prince, Clare focuses on Tessa as she comes to terms with her ability (the Change) and who she is as a person. It describes teenage confusion with a reality that will remind readers of their own youth and experiences.
When Charlotte's control of the Institute comes into jeopardy due to Montmain's existence and power, they are given 2 weeks to locate him in order for her to remain in charge of London's Institute. The Shadowhunters aided by Tessa are on the hunt and are determined to save Charlotte's job. At the same time, Tessa must figure out whether or not she has feelings for Will or Jem and if she does what that means for her future.
Well written and both the plot and characters are thoroughly developed. This book will hold you tight and not let go until the last page has been turned (and even then, you will be grasping for the next installment).
In Clockwork Prince, Clare focuses on Tessa as she comes to terms with her ability (the Change) and who she is as a person. It describes teenage confusion with a reality that will remind readers of their own youth and experiences.
When Charlotte's control of the Institute comes into jeopardy due to Montmain's existence and power, they are given 2 weeks to locate him in order for her to remain in charge of London's Institute. The Shadowhunters aided by Tessa are on the hunt and are determined to save Charlotte's job. At the same time, Tessa must figure out whether or not she has feelings for Will or Jem and if she does what that means for her future.
Well written and both the plot and characters are thoroughly developed. This book will hold you tight and not let go until the last page has been turned (and even then, you will be grasping for the next installment).
Best book ever. Awesomeness. Poor, poor Will.
Cassandra Clare does such a good job developing the characters in her books so that you grow to either love or hate them and just have to know what happens to them! Fans of her Mortal Instruments series should enjoy this prequel series also.
Stunning. Much better than the first, I think.
Complete review to come.
Complete review to come.
I think Clockwork Prince is even better than the first one, honestly. There's so much character development, which just makes me so happy. Also, all the side characters are gold.