Book Review: The Infernal Devices Series (Steph)

Because I enjoyed the “Mortal Instruments” series so much, I decided to read another series by the same author. “The Infernal Devices” series by Cassandra Clare is made up of Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince, and the not yet released Clockwork Princess due to be released March 2013.

4 ½ out of 5 thumbs up

This book is also about Shadowhunters, but is based in the 1800s London. The main female character, Tessa, is kidnapped (what’s with the kidnapping?) and forced to develop her shape-shifting ability (which she didn’t know she had) by her captors for reasons unknown. She is then rescued by Shadowhunters and taken to stay with them at their academy. As the Shadowhunters attempt to unravel the reason behind Tessa’s imprisonment (and her unique abilities), they are pursued by strange mechanical humanoids, and Tessa falls into the middle of an incredibly tangled love triangle.

I really liked these books (more than the “Mortal Instrument” books even) and I’m anxious know how everything works out in the end. Since it’s also written by Cassandra Clare, there are things that I like in it as with her other series like the writing style and pace. I really like the characters in this series more than “Mortal Instruments,” though I can’t really explain why. These books also have a little bit of a “steampunk” tone about them as well with all the clockwork-type contraptions, which I like.