I'm greatly enjoying this series. Even more, I think, than The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass.
Slightly less teen angst and a bit more realistic in the love triangle department. It's perfectly conceivable that a person can have more than one true love and that it can come in different shapes, sizes, & forms. So far, I understand that it would be difficult for them to step so far out of the social morals and try to care for each equally, I simply hate to whole idea of not tell the truth to those you proclaim to love.
The only frustrating part, now this is mostly personal, is it's presumed that to love more than one person could only cause hurt feelings and broken friendships. As if loving a second means you're loving the first less. Of course, it is realistic to the culture and the times, so I understand it. I just don't like it.
Enjoyed following the adventures of Tessa, Jem, Will, Charlotte, Henry and others as Benedict Lightwood challenges Charlotte's ability to rule the London Institute. Mortmain and his army of automatons intend to bring down the clave. Nate, Tessa's brother, is one of those committed to Mortmain. So is Jessamine whose treachery is discovered by Will and Tessa. A surprising twist to the story finds Tessa becoming engaged but her heart is broken in two once she makes this commitment. While I enjoyed this read I do think the author could have been more concise in telling this sequel to Clockwork Angel. Good read, nevertheless, but not as good as the first of the series!
I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Infernal Devices. Jem and Will are amazing characters and Tessa really has her work cut out for her choosing between the two men in her life. The main storyline is exciting in itself...Benedict Lightwood challenges Charlotte's management of the Institute and the Council tasks Charlotte with finding the missing mage, Mortmain. Of course Charlotte is the brains and Tessa, Jem and Will do all the actual legwork. Off here and there in search of Mortmain's past to determine where he might be hiding. But the personal stuff between Jem, Tessa and Will really pulls this book together and tears your heart out in the end. I'm sure Tessa choose correctly for the guy involved but not necessarily for herself. I have a feeling that decision is going to come back and bite them all in the ass very soon.
This Walmart edition has exclusive extras: the short story, Burning Bright, and the letter from Will to his family - and that's why I waited for this edition to become available. All things considered, it was worth the wait even if both bonuses are brief.
