Clockwork Angel | 5/5
I started reading Clockwork Angel just to say that I did. I was obsessed with The Mortal Instruments so much that I just got to read its prequel.
Few pages off I realized I made a grave mistake since I didn't take even just a day break from reading City of Lost Souls to proceeding to Clockwork Angel. The result? DENIAL. I couldn't let go of Jace and Clary, and Simon and Izzy, and Magnus and Alec. I desperately searched for any trace of their existence from the prequel. Of course that led to me not really feeling the new aura, the new Institute and the new characters. That is why it took so long for me to finish the book.
Later on did I finally was able to let go of the present to dwell on the past (ironic!). And when I did, I found myself torn between Will and Jem, just like the rest of the world. Many fans have chosen Will (Yes I've witnessed it!) So I expected the same from myself. People say its because Will reminded them of Jace (of course they're both Herondales!) But my attention overlooked Will and landed straight to Jem. He was my first choice. I find will a little too much and Ive had enough sarcasm and stubborness from Jace that I dont need another one. I find his resemblance too much. Jace had control. Will actually had irritated me along the way.
But perhaps it is the author's will. Its one thing that you like a character but if the author decides not, then be it. Cassandra has given more moments with Will than Jem that I believe was naturally manipulating (I dont mean it in a bad way). I mean thats an author's job and I greatly admired it. I felt like as a writer, I understood Cassandra's intention - to drive the readers deep to Will's charm. Thus, there was a point where Will got the best of Jem, and I found myself drooling over him too.
Eventually though, Jem still was my and my last. At the end of the book, I choose Jem. And I realized why. Like I said before, I had too much of Will from Jace from TMI, and there's something about Jem - his vulnerability, his innocence. He's softspoken and gentle. Like water on a cup, not a river. I find his curse rather seductive. Plus I pitied him. Oh and I like his cane lol I like that idea. So is the silverish hair that reminded me so much of Sebastian/Jonathan from TMI.
The antagonist was weird - a mundane? But gives off a little something extra as Cassandra shows us a different plot. Except of course the brother as being evil, that is not cool. Too much like Sebastian there eh Nate? The automatons were a little too weird too. I find it ironic all the robotish touch is happening rather in the past (You know with low tech) but hey there's magic anyway so what's impossible?
I still don't believe Tessa is just a mere Warlock though, I feel like there's something more! And Magnus Bane! What's up Magnus? Gosh I love his comeback or rather flashback. I feel reconnected having him on this trilogy. A reminder of TMI and Alec. Black hair and blue eyes - my favorite combination. Alec much lol?
Jessamine is so selfish Id wish she'll die. lol She's a freaking shadowhunter for angel's sake. That's an honor to have!! And she could have save Thomas from dying yet she chose to run? She must be wayy wayyyy selfish to live with that!!!
Clockwork Angel held such a superb twist at the end, that even I, who constantly search for loopholes and weak plots, was blown away! I did not see that coming not even a glimpse!
Clockwork Prince | 5/5
If I can give this book 100 stars, I will. There's just too much emotions.
As I have concluded upon reaching the end of Clockwork Angel, I am Team Jem. But then Will's like a shadow to me. Following me around. Who's always there, constantly pulling me towards him, away from Jem. I guess I share the same dilemma as Tessa. In this book, we discover more of Will's backstory - why and how he is as he is. I may have said before that part of me liking Jem is his curse. I somewhat, though oddly, find it sexy. But then it turns out Will has his own curse. And yes, I think its the curse thing that is my type. For I was as confused as Tessa as she is in the book. Mostly I disgust love triangles. There’s always a wrong party, the bad guy, the selfish guy, the antagonist of the story that forbids two souls to be happy. But there’s none of that in this book. Both Will and Jem are equally deserving to be with Tessa. And that’s what’s complicated.
And then there are surprising turns as the story thickens. We get to learn who betrayed who. And that was so exciting I can’t let go as soon as I reached half the book. And Nate – poor Nate – I wasn’t really affected on his betrayal of his sister on Clock Angel. I guess I got so used to it with Sebastian in TMI, that I care no less with family betraying one another. But how things went down with him, and his last words to Tessa, I still somewhat pitied him. And as a matter of fact, I feel he’s also just a victim of his own hatred.
Tessa’s story is still as blurry as the first book, and I cannot wait to grasp what she really is and why the Magister claims he owns her.
Sophie is super nice and I’m happy she finds a good confidant, though crossfingers for any betrayal/spies there. I hope not. Oh Cassandra you’re making me paranoid!
Now I understand why I was so pissed off with Jessamine on Clock Angel, its all because – still – of her selfishness and immaturity. But some may argue she is but a victim as well. Hell no. She deserves what she got. Lol I mean if she loves Nate, she would have asked him to turn to the Good. Why encourage him for the Bad. That’s not really caring at all.
So happy charlotte and Henry figured out their misunderstanding and so happy on how this book ended. Somewhat I’m happy that Jem is happy, though I find it unfair for Tessa to be thinking of other men (Will) even though she already said yes to Jem. That means she’s not 100% sure of her decision, and of course she must have been doing it only to make Jem happy. No one can blame her, for I myself am torn in half between the opposites – Jem and Will.
Clockwork Princess | 5/5
If I said I’d give Clock Prince a hundred stars, then I’d give Clock Princess a thousand more. BECAUSE IT DESERVES IT. Having read TMI and now TID, I say Cassandra has very much improved. Her books are becoming more and more perfected. I guess upon reading the book, I can personally say that I consider this the best, yet, among the others published by the same author.
I find myself tearful in this epic love-war concept. And perhaps as I get more indulged, I realize I wasn’t just producing simple tears, but heavy sobbing. I was crying like a child. And then like a lunatic, I find myself laughing at the same time. It amazing how mixed emotions come together as one, and that there should be a name to call it.
When Jem died, well as what readers would initially think anyway, I was heartbroken. I feel like I have been calling out his name while I sleep. And it kept a hole inside me, with my heart constantly pounding, mourning the death of a fictional character. Also I pitied Will so bad I was heartbroken the same.
The love triangle between Will and Jem is by far very unique. I once believed that loving two persons at the same time is not possible. Therefore one shall pick the second one for as I was told, you wouldn’t have fallen out of love in the first place if you did love the first one. But in this case, Tessa loved the boys both the same weight. It’s almost a miracle by itself that it exists. This book made me believe that it could, however complicated, be indeed possible. If not by possible, then real.
And then I struggle to envision how Cassandra Clare would end the tragic love story. I only thought, she has to either hurt Jem or Will. Because Tessa may be in love with both, but cannot be with the same. So how the author twisted and turned the events, it truly is remarkable. That way he has made both boys, and fans - especially me, happy either way.
Of course as most books end, this ended as the Good overcoming the Bad. And I loved how it happened so. I love the twist on Tessa’s real identity so as the mystery behind her clockwork angel. I couldn’t just imagine seeing Tessa’s last Change in this trilogy.
Jessamine died, thank the Angel. Lol So is the Consul, thank the Angel twice.
I think what made this trilogy most spectacular isn’t just the love story, or the Shadowhunter world, or the automatons possibly dominating the world, but how all three mix and match leading to a not only good ending, but a satisfying one at that.
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