Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 502
Source: Library Borrow
Genre: YA Steampunk/Paranormal
Review Date: January 8, 2013
Rating: 5 bookmarks
Synopsis: In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 502
Source: Library Borrow
Genre: YA Steampunk/Paranormal
Review Date: January 8, 2013
Rating: 5 bookmarks
Synopsis: In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
I decided to do a mini review this time because I really wanted to try to keep this spoiler free. That detailed synopsis gives you a really good idea of what the book is about. Let me say, if you've read the first book, Clockwork Angel, you are in for a treat. At first I saw strong parallels between Clockwork Angel and City of Bones. But after reading this book, I've changed my mind on that. I don't see those same similarities here. I was so happy with the character growth and the plot for the main characters and sub-characters a like. It well written and flowed easily. There was constant plot progression which made this a fast read. I even found myself saying "Oh my" a couple times out loud, and that rarely happens. After reading this book, I wanted to jump immediately into Clockwork Princess. Sadly, I have to wait a few more months for that to come out. Bottom line, if you've read Clockwork Angel, do read this installment. If you haven't read either book, pick them up today! After reading the Mortal Instruments series first. :-)
A few of my favorite quotes.
“We live and breathe words.”
“God knows we’re all drawn to what’s beautiful and broken."
A few of my favorite quotes.
“We live and breathe words.”
“God knows we’re all drawn to what’s beautiful and broken."
