Book Review: Clockwork Angel

In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series.

The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters—including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them...

Can I just say how I utterly regret that I've read The Dark Artifices before getting into this series? For obvious reasons, ofcourse. TID was published before TDA so I've some across some major spoilers. Nevertheless, I've enjoyed reading Clockwork Angel so so much! I'm only on the first book but I am completely attached to the characters and invested to the story. And that plot twist! I seriously did not see that coming. I literally couldn't put the book down.

I am a sucker for love triangles. I know how some of you might hate that book trope but maybe this could be an exception. Their love story was beautifully written that I was torn on choosing between Jem and Will. They are evenly matched. Though I know who Tessa will end up with, I am intrigued on how their relationship came to be. I love all the characters, even Jessamine. No matter how stubborn and difficult she is, I think her character shows reality. That not every Shadowhunter wants to be a part of that world. That not everyone of them are a perfect fighter and bloodthirsty soldiers. I am also pleased to read about Tessa's love for book just like Lazlo Strange of Strange the Dreamer. I love it when character shares the same sentiment.

One of the issues that struck me was the gender inequality illustrated during that time. It happens in reality and reading about it makes me grateful of the improvements we have now on that department although women still tackle discrimination and oppression. Charlotte is really someone to look up to. I hope every girl that read this book realizes how powerful they are. That there is no dominant gender and our voice matters equally.

I love this book so much and I'm excited to read the sequel. Back to reading!