I loved The Mortal Instruments so when I found out that Cassandra Clare was writing another trilogy I got really excited. But the first book was kind of a disappointment. Like many people I felt that the new series was just a rehashing of the first one but this time set in Victorian London. The character archetypes were pretty much the same. We had a leading lady who was introduced to a new world. A hot boy who had a bad attitude, a best guy friend who falls in love with our leading lady. And finally another female character who makes our lead feel uncomfortable in her own skin just because she's just that good looking. Even though I was a little disappointed by the first book, I dutifully picked up the second one the day it was released. It gathered dust on my shelf for a couple of months until the other day when I thought: "well hell, it can't be that bad" and decided to finally read it. And you know what? I was pleasantly surprised.

Clockwork Prince picks up pretty soon after we left off in Clockwork Angel. Tessa and her Shadowhunter friends are still trying to solve the mystery of Tessa's origins and what she actually is while they also look into stopping the dangerous Magister. And on top of that Tessa needs to come to understand which boy she wants, the gentle Jem or the wild and crazy Will. This book packs in just the right amount of teen angst with the steam-punk inspired fantasy. Cassandra Clare built off of the basics that she set down in the first book in a clever and refreshing way giving these new characters a different feel then her contemporary crew in The Mortal Instruments.

I think my appreciation for these book still steams from her first series. In The Mortal Instruments I built a love of the Shadowhunter World, this new prequel series is able to expand this love. But needs to lean on the books that came before it. I am still excited for the final book in this trilogy. When it is released I will do a more informative critique of the series. There's no real point in analyzing the picture until I have all the pieces I think.

So to sum it all up. This book was enjoyable and kept my interest in the series but I'm not going to pass my final judgement until I have read the final installment.

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I loved Clockwork Prince. I really like the ending part which left thinking that she has to be writing more. Oh my I never thought she was going to end up with Jem I thought she was going to end up with Will. Will's sister comes to them and says she wants to be trained as a Shadowhunter. I really hope that she finishes the next book more quickly.

Well Cassie has done it again and wrote another novel that I could not put down. Clockwork Prince may just be my favorite novel of hers. I loved how we learned more about Will's past during CP and it has made the battle between Team Jem and Team Will so much harder to decide. I still can't pick who I like better - I like them both. There was more politics than action in CP than CA but I still loved it and it wasn't a bad thing as it sets up the story nicely for CP2. Finding out the history of all the characters was fabulous and I wouldn't have wanted it to go any other way. I love Magnus. He made me laugh with tears and being a Team Church fan(because I can't decided which Team I am on and Simon or Luke aren't in the ID series) we didn't get a lot of Church but when we did it was humorous. I like how Cassie has made some of the parallels between the characters of both series match each other, it is like a game trying to figure out the traits that each character shares. I am a bit torn by the ending. I was happy about the one situation but upset over the other. I have no idea if I was crying because I was sad or crying because I was happy.

I can't wait to see what will happen in the Clockwork Princess. If the world decides to end in 2012 I have decided that Cassie's books are coming with me because everyone needs to read her novels.

I first started reading the Mortal Instrument series when the first book came out (City of Bones) and have been reading them ever since.

It has been a while since I've read the first book in the series, Clockwork Angel, since Clare is writing books for two series, and of course doing a fantastic job of it, I had actually forgotten some stuff, but within the first chapter it was all coming back to me, including the love that I have for this fantastic series.
It has vampires, werewolves, demons and all other sort of creatures and throughout the whole series you are asking "Just what is Tessa Grey?" I could picture the whole thing in my mind like I was there: the giddiness in Will that we've never seen before, him pointing at the demon yelling "You!" and running after him while Magnus doesn't really think anything of it, Henry and Charlotte....sigh...finally something, and of course all of the beautifully put comments that Tessa says almost under her breath that make Jem laugh.
And then of course there are the complete shockers in this story, and I won't name names for those of you who have not read it, but their spy was something I did not really see coming. Nor did I see Gideon coming, but I did sort of see the last page of the novel happening-still it plans to lead to something good I'm sure.
And there is still the question of "What does the Magister want from Tessa?" I can't wait to find out her true origins and the extent of her powers.
AND, this has turned into a Twilight love triangle with a twist. Jem and Tessa? Tessa and Will? ???? So good.

The Good:
Will-sexy as ever...if not more now that we get a little background.
Jem-the first book was all about falling in love with Will and the second all about falling in love with Jem...and I did. He is truly the gentlemen. I mean just look at the cover. Awesome!
And of course a closer look Charlotte and Henry...I was waiting for it.

P.s. Anyone watch the trailer for this? I'm never really a fan of book trailers but this one was actually really good!

Bad:
Nothing other than I want more and want to know all the answers to my questions about Tessa...but I guess that comes with time, and another book.

Overall (Writing style, story line, and general):
Clare is one of the best writer's that I've read. She expressed everything well and articulately and can easily bring you into the world of the Shadowhunters. She knows how to make serious moments serious, and she knows how to make funny moments hilarious. But on top of all this she knows how to creep up on people with an unexpected twist (which with the amount of books that I have read is actually pretty hard these days).

Favourite Quotes:
"But-but..." Will sputtered.
"Oh, leave it," said Jem, kicking Will, not without affection, lightly on the ankle.
"She annexed my plan!"
"Will," Tessa said firmly. "Do you care more about the plan being enacted or about getting credit for it?"
Will pointed a finger at her. "That," he said. "The second one."-Pg. 444

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Clockwork prince is one of the BEST books that i have read so far. It was waaayyyy better than the first book of the series, Clockwork Angel, I couldn't put the book down for even a secend! This is a must read book for all of you people who love romantic comedy with a little dash of supernatural events! Can't wait for the next book of the series to come out!

The second book in the Infernal Devices series was great for some reason I still like these more than the original Mortal Instruments series I don't really know why. I thought this was a very solid sequel and it was really interesting, I'm still a huge Will fan and I want more to happen. I was not a big fan of the ending but this was still a great book. :0)

*originally posted on Goodreads*

I received a free advance reader's copy of this from Simon & Schuster Canada through Goodreads First Reads in October 2011, though later purchased a final copy in December 2011.

*possible spoilers*

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The thing that draw me to this series by Cassandra Clare was not the hype around it, but the nature of the story. I've always been a fan of historical/Victorian/Edwardian stories and if you pair that with magic, well, in my opinion, it's like a match made in heaven. And if you pair that with good writing... you get the picture.

In this sequel to Clockwork Angel, I found that, unlike some sequels that I will not mention, this was possibly better than the first. Though I'm not too fond of love triangles, Cassie managed to execute this one (Tessa, Will, Jem) in a way that readers wouldn't immediately think it's a love triangle. Tessa is left feeling angry and betrayed by Will at the End of Clockwork Angel that throughout the beginning and middle of Clockwork Prince, that anger holds and she latches onto Jem instead. This is not because she's looking for a rebound as some Will fans will think, but because she genuinely likes Jem as a person and feels they can have a friendship with each other that she and Will were never able to have.

As the story progressed I was surprised by some of the things that happened. Cassie always seems to find a way to shock her readers. Surprised in a good way though. In Clockwork Angel we didn't see much of Jem because Tessa was so focused on Will, but because of Tessa's dislike toward Will now, she's spending more time with Jem and we get more of his personality and more about his "condition" and that it is deteriorating his life force. Also, I wasn't so much as surprised, but happy with all of the make out sessions (with BOTH guys), the engagement of Tessa and Jem closer to the end, and Charlotte's good news at the end as well (a baby!).

In all, an excellent book full of love, betrayal, and witty humour... and a cliffhanger ending (oh, you TEASE, Cassie!). Can't wait for Clockwork Princess, which comes out at the end of the year!

As much as I enjoyed reading Clockwork Angel, I felt like there was something missing. This was NOT the case with Clockwork Prince. Clockwork Prince was brilliantly writing, with effectively placed twists and turns. The first portion of the book I found to be just satisfactory, but as time prgresses, the characters develop so much more than in Clockwork Angel.
I have to admit, that the ending did leave me shocked and a little upset, merely for having to wait to read whatever she writes to follow this. Therefore, a word of caution, do not rush into reading this if you can help it, because I for one, find myself hopelessly attached, and can't seem to get over the fact that I wont know what happens next tomorrow, or next week, that I will likely have to wait up to a year for the next installment.
Overall, Clockwork Prince was a great book, though it definitley has its flaws, and will not please everyone, though it will please most of her fans, I am sure.

Clockwork Prince (Infernal Devices #2)

The Infernal Device series just got better, as expected from Cassandra Clare. To begin, There had been a ridiculous amount of quotations that made my heart leap. Also, the lyrical diction through each page of the novel will truly captivate the reader.

I find that this novel has more depth as it explores many aspects. We understand the characters further. We see our loving characters, like Jem, grow. Sophie plays a bigger role than she played at Clockwork Angel = fantastic. We meet new characters and the Lightwood boys have more participation throughout the novel.

Even though the readers of Clockwork Angel have the answers to their questions, the series becomes more complex-- totally luring the readers to the story. Clockwork Princess won't be coming out for a while and for now, I actually do not mind because my heart needs time to heal.

Why?

If you are a Team Will shipper, a warning most certainly that you should take: This is not Will's book and by that I mean Jem will be taking over and fighting for his love for Tessa (yes, James "Jem" Carstairs) However, all the questions we asked in Clockwork Angel (at least about Will) are answered in this book. (Ehem, Cecily)

Have a tissue box ready, dear Will Herondale shippers.

-Michelle

Once again Cassandra Clare has created a novel of passion and danger that intrigues the readers into not being able to put the book down. I fell in love with the characters in Clockwork Angel and months later Clockwork Prince came out. Normally in situations like this i would prefer to re-read the previous books to refresh my memory however I had no time to do this and I was nervous I would not remember the plot line but as soon as I picked up Clockwork Prince the entire plot line came back to me and i fell in love all over again. Cassandra Clare has once again created a beautiful and complex world with amazing relationships that makes the reader wish that they could live in this beautiful world! This is an amazing sequel and I cannot wait to learn more of the Shadowhunters lives in the upcoming final novel of the trilogy! :)

Oh my gosh, this book was PURE PERFECTION! Cassandra Clare has long since earned her place as one of my favourite authors ever (with The Mortal Instruments series and the first book for this steampunk prequel series, Clockwork Angel), but she's outdone herself with this one!

I didn't think it was possible to love Tessa even more in Clockwork Prince, but I did! She was just so strong, and intelligent, and determined, and not once did my heart differ from hers - we connected like that. Like always, Clare managed to create a cast that amazed me with their intricacy.

And Tessa, Will (who I now love even more than Jace!! ♥), and Jem (who has his own chance to shine in this book!) make up the epitome of a perfect love triangle - one where you're honestly so torn that it splits your heart in two. I wanted to cry several times!

Don't get me started on the storyline. It was complex and risky and heartbreaking and breathtaking, and it didn't resemble the middle-book-filler pattern AT ALL. It actually had a plot with so many twists and turns that it could snap a neck, and it captivated me for all near-500 pages.

Words will not do this book justice. They can't describe how beautifully vivid Clare writes, how amazing she is at world-building, and how I could want to laugh and cry so much for one book. So I'll just have to say that if you haven't picked up a Clare book yet, then you are totally missing out!

And if you have, then know that Clockwork Prince is even more amazing than everyone's high expectations. And it's even better than the first book, too! I've never read a series that makes the characters and world feel as real as Clare makes hers! :)

BUY or BORROW?: I am sending you subliminal messages right now to BUY THIS BOOK when it comes out! It's AMAZING to say the least!!! Definitely one of my favourites!

Cassandra Clare once again has impressed in her new Internal devices novel. It is action packed with one surprise after another, including huge betrayals and romance surprises. Would very much recommend this new installment as well as any of Cassandra's other books as well.

Cassandra Clare is an excellent writer. She knows exactly how to hook her readers, thats for sure.

The ending though, honestly left me shocked. Shocked and disappointed... I even found myself cry a few times reading Clockwork Prince.. .which shocked myself even more, since I tend not to cry while reading a book.

I would suggest you READ THIS BOOK ! It is utterly amazing.. it toys with your emotions and will hook you. Its definately a page turner ! I really do hop though, that in the next book.. things turn out the way I hope.. or probably, how other readers had expected it, because I honestly disliked the way how the ending turned out. But, we'll see hwat happens in the next book, because the conclusion to Clockwork Prince does not change my opinion aobut how amazing it was !

Cassandra Clare is an amazing novelist. She has two series in which she is currently writing alternating books. This series is set in the same world as the other but over a century earlier. These stories are about epic battles between good and evil. They explore a shadow world hidden from most of us. In this one, we discover that a clockwork army is being built with the sole purpose of destroying the Nephilim, a group of people blessed with the blood of an Angel who has been commissioned to protect the rest of us.

Tessa Gray is becoming a strong independent woman and a valued member of the London Institute.

In this book, we learn a lot more history of the Nephilim, and the accords, and the history behind the animosity between down worlders and the Nephilim. It is another wonderfully written story, set in a world of magic, myths, legends and mayhem. An awesome read!

Of course Clare hit it out of the park again with this one! I honestly think i'm liking the Clockwork series more than Mortal Instruments (maybe?) The main characters are so likeable and the plot just works together even if it is somewhat predictable. I did find that there is less action in this book than what you would see with Clary and Jace but it is not a bad thing in this instance. enjoy!

i love this book... it's way better than the first one! there's a lot of juice in this one. enjoy guys!!!!

this sequel is beyond words to me. it was freaking amazing to say so the least. the events that par take in clockwork prince are mind blowing and totally unexpected ( one in particular..) i recommend reading this book it definitly wont let you down.

Clockwork Prince was easily one of my most anticipated novels of the year, and usually that may have me nervous to see if it will meet my high expectations, but knowing Cassandra Clare had written it, there were no worries that I wouldn't fall in love with the novel. Cassandra Clare never fails to amaze me with gorgeous, addictive writing which instantly sweeps you away into another world… and Clockwork Prince was no exception! Rich in beautiful descriptions of Victorian England, readers were once again transported back to a time so unlike our own.

Tensions are running high in this second installment of the Infernal Devices trilogy, with our much-loved characters facing new and old foes that would do anything to ensure power lies solely in their hands. Following shortly after the events in Clockwork Angel, Charlotte's leadership at the London Institute is called into question while Tessa and her Shadowhunter friends continue to search for the whereabouts of the sinister Magister. Once again, Tessa proved to be strong individual, pushing forth for answers regarding her heritage and even taking steps to learn self defence in order to protect herself.

My heart is still completely torn between Will and Jem, and I don't envy the difficult situation Tessa has found herself in - not when some form of heartbreak is imminent. She can't help being drawn to both of the handsome boys, especially when both claim a spot in her heart in different ways. Cassandra Clare wreaked havoc on my heart, allowing us to see more facets of Will and Jem's personalities... and completely bringing me to a loss in finding a way to possibly side with only one of them in this memorable love triangle. Jem's friendship and kindness mean the world to Tessa, but while Will may have tried to push her away before, there's no denying their attraction for another. There's more to Will's enigmatic behaviour though, and in Clockwork Prince, we finally learn some of the secrets which Will has been hiding from everyone for so long. I found myself constantly wavering between both of the boys… and I loved how Cassandra Clare really developed the characters in this novel.

When I finished reading Clockwork Prince, I was left shocked and numb, attempting to grasp some sort of reassurance to myself that everything would eventually work itself out in the end. Cassandra Clare relentlessly plays with your emotions in her novels, bringing both her readers and characters to their breaking points. Filled with love, action, excitement and betrayal, Clockwork Prince will undoubtedly leave readers shaken in emotional turmoil as they finish the final pages. The release of the final novel in the trilogy, Clockwork Princess, cannot come soon enough. I'm almost frightened to learn what will happen!

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http://midnightbloomreads.blogspot.com/2011/12/clockwork-prince-by-cassandra-clare.html

I am not surprised that Cassandra Clare, once again, has written such a magnificent book!! Clockwork Prince is obviously one more book to add to my favorite books of all times and oh! how I wish Will, Jem and Tessa were real. How I wish I could see beyond the pages and beyond where my imagination allows me to go. How I wish I could live in flesh the masterfully written world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders! Clockwork Prince is certainly a book that captivated me with every single word and it is so hard to describe how much I love these books and how much I love Cassandra Clare! However, I am absolutely sure that anyone who has already read any Clare's book feel exactly the same way I do!

Clockwork Prince picks up a little bit after Clockwork Angel and we can see that Tessa and Will are in very bad terms after their last meeting in the balcony (when Will broke my heart). Clockwork Prince is a book that besides having all the action and drama, focuses a lot in finding the answers that Clockwork Angel left in the air as well developing even further the characters' relationships. In addition, from beginning to end, many things are always happening during and the romance...Oh Lord! have some mercy because as much as I enjoyed it, it also destroyed me. I simply have no idea how Cassandra Clare will unfold the complexity of Will/Tess/Jem triangle in the final book of this wondrous and mesmerizing trilogy.

Oh! Will. Now I am officially in love with him and I love him as much as I love Jace! In Clockwork Prince readers will find so many answers about Will and the reason to his jerk-ish behavior, but at the same time readers will realize that Will is, in probably, one of the most noble characters in Clare's world. In the other hand, there is the lovely Jem. He is such a complex character. There is innocent selfishness in him that makes me hate him and love him at the same time. Jem, like always, glows with kindness, but he is too naive and he might thinks too much about himself only, or maybe he is just too blinded by love.

Cassandra Clare transported me through time with elaborated dialogues, mannerism and descriptions. I love her writing style and how histrionic she can be with words. She can masterfully switch from The Mortal Instruments's modern speech to a sophisticated Victorian voice. I also loved all the literary allusions and reference that Cassie Clare inserts in the story such as A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. I really love this aspect of the book because she uses literature as a link between Tessa and Will to demonstrate their love of reading. Also, there are so many other side characters that grew in this book. I felt absolutely delighted to see more of Charlotte and Henry and Sophie and the Lightwoods!

Cassandra Clare's brilliant imagination always manage to create the most complex situations. The ending of Clockwork Prince destroyed my heart and broke it in half. The relationships in this book will push readers from a cliff! Readers's heart will be heartbroken and more than a tear will certainly be shed.

Clockwork Prince was full of joy, sadness, desperation and loyalty. The bittersweet ending will keep readers in agony waiting for the next and last book of this trilogy. Yes, the last book. Now I feel the anxiety that I have every time I know there is only one book left for me to read in a series and then... farewell. This feeling is so overwhelming. I want to read the next book and, at the same time, I don't want to. I simply don't want this marvelous world to reach its epic finale. I don't want these characters to vanish through time. I don't want them to remain in just three books that will only stay in my shelf nor I want these books to be one more memory in my mind. Three books is simply not enough and it will never be. Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter world is the one place where I wish I could forever live in. And I'm pretty sure that many other readers think the way I do.