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amieib's review against another edition
3.0
This was a 3.5 or 4 stars depending on the day.
As first books in a series goes, it was okay. There was a lot of world building and establishing narratives which are typical for first books. I am excited what's next in store for the gang.
James "Jem" Carstairs also may or may not own my heart.
The twists were outstanding though. I did not see a lot of them coming which is always amazing. I might bump it up a star for excellent side characters.
I feel like I will likely have more to say review-wise in the following books but for now this is it.
As first books in a series goes, it was okay. There was a lot of world building and establishing narratives which are typical for first books. I am excited what's next in store for the gang.
James "Jem" Carstairs also may or may not own my heart.
The twists were outstanding though. I did not see a lot of them coming which is always amazing. I might bump it up a star for excellent side characters.
I feel like I will likely have more to say review-wise in the following books but for now this is it.
natblida's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Relectura después de tantos años.
He decidido que quiero volver a leer toda la saga de cazadores de sombras en orden cronológico y aquí estoy.
Esta trilogía la recuerdo siendo increíble de principio a fin y volver a leer este libro ha sido rememorar los sentimientos que tuve leyéndolo por primera vez y enamorarme de nuevo de sus personajes.
El vínculo de parabatai de Will y Jem es de los mejores escritos en esta saga y de ahí no me baja nadie. La relación entre los dos es oro puro, pero es que la que van formando con Tessa no se queda atrás.
Tessa como protagonista es buenísima porque en tan solo un libro la vemos crecer bastante (y lo que le queda) y bueno sus escenas con Will pues me han tenido chillando 💙
Un placer volver a leer el libro y adentrarme de nuevo en este universo que tanto significa para mí 🤧
He decidido que quiero volver a leer toda la saga de cazadores de sombras en orden cronológico y aquí estoy.
Esta trilogía la recuerdo siendo increíble de principio a fin y volver a leer este libro ha sido rememorar los sentimientos que tuve leyéndolo por primera vez y enamorarme de nuevo de sus personajes.
El vínculo de parabatai de Will y Jem es de los mejores escritos en esta saga y de ahí no me baja nadie. La relación entre los dos es oro puro, pero es que la que van formando con Tessa no se queda atrás.
Tessa como protagonista es buenísima porque en tan solo un libro la vemos crecer bastante (y lo que le queda) y bueno sus escenas con Will pues me han tenido chillando 💙
Un placer volver a leer el libro y adentrarme de nuevo en este universo que tanto significa para mí 🤧
authorcharlottee's review
3.0
FIRST OFF SPOILERS! BEWARE!
When I saw the book the Clockwork Angel, my first impression was that it was exactly like The Mortal Instruments. A friend told me that she liked it better and that it was not like it very much at all. But after reading it I still stand by my "it's like the first series" conclusion. It's about a girl that doesn't know who she is, she meets a cocky, arrogant, and usually attractive Shadowhunter and falls madly in love with him, another boy is pining for her, creating an annoying love triangle, and she finds out that her parents weren't what she thought they were.
Although it is very similar to the Mortal Instruments, I also found it quite different to some extent. I thought that the Clockwork creatures were an interesting idea, although I'm not sure if I like them or not. I also liked the idea of the Mundanes being the bad guys. Although I was suspicious of Mortmain I was still completely convinced that De Quincy was the Magister.
The one thing I absolutely loved about the book was the Victorian Era. I am a Downton Abby fan and to read a book in the same Era while continuing to watch the show made me really ecstatic. Another thing I loved - and thought was an improvement from the Mortal Instruments - was the characters. Yes Jace and Will are really similar, but they are also completely different. Besides appearances, Will's walls seem to be built up much higher than Jace's. He seems to shield himself more from love. (Also I personally fell more in love with Will than Jace - just saying) Another character that I enjoyed was Tessa. I found her more relatable than Clary and less annoying.
The second thing that I 100% loved about this book was all the family connections and the connections to the Mortal Instruments. I love stuff like that and I thought that Cassandra did a brilliant job at it.
When I saw the book the Clockwork Angel, my first impression was that it was exactly like The Mortal Instruments. A friend told me that she liked it better and that it was not like it very much at all. But after reading it I still stand by my "it's like the first series" conclusion. It's about a girl that doesn't know who she is, she meets a cocky, arrogant, and usually attractive Shadowhunter and falls madly in love with him, another boy is pining for her, creating an annoying love triangle, and she finds out that her parents weren't what she thought they were.
Although it is very similar to the Mortal Instruments, I also found it quite different to some extent. I thought that the Clockwork creatures were an interesting idea, although I'm not sure if I like them or not. I also liked the idea of the Mundanes being the bad guys. Although I was suspicious of Mortmain I was still completely convinced that De Quincy was the Magister.
The one thing I absolutely loved about the book was the Victorian Era. I am a Downton Abby fan and to read a book in the same Era while continuing to watch the show made me really ecstatic. Another thing I loved - and thought was an improvement from the Mortal Instruments - was the characters. Yes Jace and Will are really similar, but they are also completely different. Besides appearances, Will's walls seem to be built up much higher than Jace's. He seems to shield himself more from love. (Also I personally fell more in love with Will than Jace - just saying) Another character that I enjoyed was Tessa. I found her more relatable than Clary and less annoying.
The second thing that I 100% loved about this book was all the family connections and the connections to the Mortal Instruments. I love stuff like that and I thought that Cassandra did a brilliant job at it.
lau__23's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bcale420's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
aenne's review
3.0
Tessa Grey received a letter from her brother with a ticket to England to join him after the death of their Aunt. Tessa is met by two sisters sent by her brother when she arrived in England. She soon learns the truth of why these sisters wanted her and meets those who can help her learn the whole truth.
I enjoyed the book. The setup was good even if the characters were not anything new. I wished the love triangle played out more. The author told more than showed at times. For example, she described Will with blue-grey coloring under his eyes and then he was tired. I believe the description showed Will was tired.
It is a good YA novel overall. I would recommend it to others.
I enjoyed the book. The setup was good even if the characters were not anything new. I wished the love triangle played out more. The author told more than showed at times. For example, she described Will with blue-grey coloring under his eyes and then he was tired. I believe the description showed Will was tired.
It is a good YA novel overall. I would recommend it to others.
nikolinebjer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ritabalode's review
5.0
Absolūti lielisks triloģijas sākums!
Viktorijas laikmeta Londonas atmosfēra pilnībā ievilka mani shadowhunters pasaulē.
Novērtēju to, ka stāstā ir daudz personāžu un stāsta pavedieni šķetinās tik vaļā, ka ir skaidrs - nākamās daļas jālasa uzreiz!
Viktorijas laikmeta Londonas atmosfēra pilnībā ievilka mani shadowhunters pasaulē.
Novērtēju to, ka stāstā ir daudz personāžu un stāsta pavedieni šķetinās tik vaļā, ka ir skaidrs - nākamās daļas jālasa uzreiz!