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It jumps right into the story and oh what a beginning. Tessa is kidnapped by two old ladies who force her to Change and then attempt to foist her off on the Magister. Lucky for Tessa, she is rescued from the evil sisters by Will and his gang of Shadowhunters. All of this in the first 50 pages, just imagine what will happen in the next 428!

Tessa is brought to the Institute along with Will, Jem and the others. Tessa is not a Shadowhunter but quickly finds herself drawn to both Jem and Will. Jem is an enigma, surprisingly insightful and mature for a teenager. On the other hand, Will is a complete mystery. He flashes hot and cold without apparent reason.

The story is filled with danger for the Shadowhunters and Tessa specifically. She is something different and special that the Magister will do anything to possess. The Shadowhunters are drawn into a war against the vampires, demons, warlocks and even an automaton army. This is action packed from start to finish. An interesting novel with something different from the typical urban fantasy offerings. I do wonder why Will ends up at Magnus Bane's door. hmmm, interesting development.

Clockwork Angel is the first book in a three book prequel to the wildly popular Mortal Instruments series and like it’s predecessor it deals with the secret world of the Nephilim. The part angel demon fighters are back, but this time we are introduced to a generation living in 1800s London. While reading this book, I couldn’t help to draw connections to the Mortal Instruments, for example book revolves around a group of four teenagers (2 girls, 2 boys), with a girl who doesn’t know what she is being brought into the other’s world and their “institute.”

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I can't believe I waited so long to read Clockwork Angel. Telling you that it is a captivating beyond breathtaking read barely expresses how much I fell in love with the world and the characters Cassandra Clare has created.

I would love to sit here and talk about every single character in the book since they all were remarkable in their own way but i'll just stick with the three main Tessa, Will and Jem.

I didn't know what to think of Tessa, but as the plot progressed not only did I learn she is a book lover but she is her own person. She does not sit back and just let things happen. She takes action and is not afraid to express herself.

Will, now he is a character I should dislike because of how harsh he is towards Tessa, but I can't help it I love him. We barely get a grasp of who and what he is about. I'm really eager to continue the series just to find out what happened in his past that has made him so "untouchable." The only person that gets through to him is Jem and of course now Tessa.

Jem, oh sweet Jem. I adore him. He is the complete opposite of Will. He is kind, humble, and not afraid to show Tessa he cares for her.

If someone asked me to pick between Will and Jem I would seriously be torn between the two. They are both amazing characters in their own way.

Clockwork Angel has definitely made my list of books to re-read. Usually I read a book - like it and then never pick it up again, but this is one of the rare ones where I will thrust myself into it's world over and over again.

This is a prequel to the Mortal Instruments Series whcih takes place in Victorian London. The story line features Will, an independent young Shadowhunter with a chip on his shoulder, Jem (James) whose illness will eventually lead to his death and Tess, an American who discovers that she is a shape-changer. Is she even human? Lured to London by her brother, Nate who sends her tickets and letters, she is pursued by demons who appear to answer to someone known as Magister. Strange automatons attack mundanes and Shadowhunters alike in pursuit of Tess. The story unfolds in ways the reader cannot guess and Tess finds herself face-to-face with Magister. This is a most intriguing tale with new twists from the imaginative Cassandra Clare whose fertile imagination once again leads the reader into an entertaining reading experience. Well done, Ms. Clare!