Wonderful read! Made me laugh, and cry. A great ending to a much loved series.
Michelle M. (jade19721) reviewed Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices, Bk 3) on + 115 more book reviews
I hate when I finish a series that is so good you hate for it to end. When I read the last page of this today I had tears in my eyes and my heart was beating really fast. Yes, I'm a huge dork. I get attached to the characters and the stories like I've known them for years. I know quite a few people who have complained that Ms. Clare seems to be riding the cash cow around with the Shadow hunter series, but personally I don't mind. If she wanted to write about it forever I would read them. I love a good series and I hate to say goodbye to something so enjoyable.
The Infernal Devices is defiantly in my top 5 of favorite series. I highly recommend it. Every single character I absolutely loved. Yes even Mortmain. He was evil and a bastard, but to me I found his evil side appealing and was written perfectly
The Infernal Devices is defiantly in my top 5 of favorite series. I highly recommend it. Every single character I absolutely loved. Yes even Mortmain. He was evil and a bastard, but to me I found his evil side appealing and was written perfectly
Found the characters, all the characters, funny and engaging. Loved the idea that a love triangle can exist in which there's no two vying for all the heart of one, but that the three love each other equally. I could have fully understand that if these three had been upfront and honest, they might have found a way to have a happy three part relationship. Of course the issues of societal acceptance and the individual problems with personal mores, was nicely settled by other factors.
My only frustration with the characters was that they were too good, too honorable, and too self-deprecating that at times, I wished they would simply get off their high horse once before they were knocked off.
My only frustration with the characters was that they were too good, too honorable, and too self-deprecating that at times, I wished they would simply get off their high horse once before they were knocked off.
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What to say about this one? Considering the current legal trouble these works are currently a part of, it was tough for me to read this, but at the same time, I HAD to finish this series. I liked Infernal Devices so much more that The Mortal Instruments. Though they were so very similar, these were better written and I don't know if it is because the author learned from the mistakes she made in the first series, or because she maybe had some help with this series.
There was a love triangle, but it was better written than the other. Though Will and Jace are almost exact replicas of one another, Will is a bit more likeable...maybe. I don't know. I only know that in both series the heroine didn't end up with the one I wanted her with. However, in this series, she at least tried and almost succeeded in being with my choice, and well, in the end, she did get to be with Jem, so there's that.
Okay, but first the resolution of the plot. I swore that Consul Wayland was in league with the Magister. Boy do I feel dumb for calling that all wrong. He was just a good old fashioned jerk! I love that the women got to be the heroes of the story, that Tessa essential rescued herself and her loved ones. Bridget kicked so much ass it's a shame they never decided to ask/allow her to ascend. Could you imagine what kind of shadowhunter she would have made?! And Charlotte, Sophie and Cecily were so, so brave, it was awesome to see strong female representation especially in that time period. Charlotte got to become the first female to run an Institute and the first female Consul. Very awesome.
With that being said, I died with Jem. I felt my heart break for Will when the parabati bond was severed. I was so upset that Tessa and Jem didn't get to marry. But at the same time, Jem got to live and Will and Tessa, though devastated over 'losing' Jem, got to be happy together. And in the end, Tessa got to explore both of her great loves. That made me smile.
I don't know what else to say about this one. I was so shocked when I thought Henry had died, and I am so glad that the author didn't kill him off. I really enjoyed the character growth of not only Will, but of Gabriel Lightwood as well. I adored that Sophie got to be so strong and confident and moved past her insecurities regarding her scar and her station. I'm glad that Gideon Lightwood loved her truly and genuinely.
All-in-all this was pretty good. I'm glad this was the last in this series because I think I've had enough of shadowhunters. Nine books was more than enough for me and at least The Bane Chronicles didn't feature too heavily with the shadowhunters and focused more on Magnus and his antics. I think if anything I wouldn't mind reading about Tessa and Jem exploring the world together.
What to say about this one? Considering the current legal trouble these works are currently a part of, it was tough for me to read this, but at the same time, I HAD to finish this series. I liked Infernal Devices so much more that The Mortal Instruments. Though they were so very similar, these were better written and I don't know if it is because the author learned from the mistakes she made in the first series, or because she maybe had some help with this series.
There was a love triangle, but it was better written than the other. Though Will and Jace are almost exact replicas of one another, Will is a bit more likeable...maybe. I don't know. I only know that in both series the heroine didn't end up with the one I wanted her with. However, in this series, she at least tried and almost succeeded in being with my choice, and well, in the end, she did get to be with Jem, so there's that.
Okay, but first the resolution of the plot. I swore that Consul Wayland was in league with the Magister. Boy do I feel dumb for calling that all wrong. He was just a good old fashioned jerk! I love that the women got to be the heroes of the story, that Tessa essential rescued herself and her loved ones. Bridget kicked so much ass it's a shame they never decided to ask/allow her to ascend. Could you imagine what kind of shadowhunter she would have made?! And Charlotte, Sophie and Cecily were so, so brave, it was awesome to see strong female representation especially in that time period. Charlotte got to become the first female to run an Institute and the first female Consul. Very awesome.
With that being said, I died with Jem. I felt my heart break for Will when the parabati bond was severed. I was so upset that Tessa and Jem didn't get to marry. But at the same time, Jem got to live and Will and Tessa, though devastated over 'losing' Jem, got to be happy together. And in the end, Tessa got to explore both of her great loves. That made me smile.
I don't know what else to say about this one. I was so shocked when I thought Henry had died, and I am so glad that the author didn't kill him off. I really enjoyed the character growth of not only Will, but of Gabriel Lightwood as well. I adored that Sophie got to be so strong and confident and moved past her insecurities regarding her scar and her station. I'm glad that Gideon Lightwood loved her truly and genuinely.
All-in-all this was pretty good. I'm glad this was the last in this series because I think I've had enough of shadowhunters. Nine books was more than enough for me and at least The Bane Chronicles didn't feature too heavily with the shadowhunters and focused more on Magnus and his antics. I think if anything I wouldn't mind reading about Tessa and Jem exploring the world together.
Nicole A. (nastell) -
Clockwork Princess is the perfect ending to the Infernal Devices series. It wraps up everything I wanted wrapped up. It broke my heart, kept me on my toes, then broke my heart all over again. If you want a heartbreaking, yet satisfying conclusion to the best love triangle of all time - this is the book for you.
Lenna W. (bratz54) -
Great book to finish off this part of Infernal Devices, Great beginning but it have its fare share of tears but also happy moments. I was shocked to see Jem pass away but comes back. Also Magnus help in this book that in the Citys' book are used a lot. A great book to read and I cant wait to see where the last book in the Citys' book leads. I am hoping to see Tessa and Jem in this up incomming book.
