I can't say enough how much I LOVED reading Clockwork Prince. This book was just completely amazing for me. I don't know how, but I enjoyed it even more than Clockwork Angel. Which is really saying something, since I gave the first book in the series 5 stars as well! I would give this book even more stars if I could go higher than 5.
I have enjoyed all of Cassandra Clare's novels that I have read so far. She has fantastic world building, unique ideas, and her books give me all the feels. However, I do think her writing has improved with this series. I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE The Mortal Instruments series (especially the first three), but so far the writing in The Infernal Devices series is even better. I can really tell how much Cassandra Clare's writing has matured.
Clockwork Prince has a really fantastic story too and I think this one is a little bit easier to get into at first than Clockwork Angel. It took me a little bit to get into Clockwork Angel, just because I was trying to insert the Shadowhunters world into Victorian London and really get a feel for the setting. This one I didn't have to worry about that.
So how about that love triangle?
I am so tired of love triangles, especially in YA, but let me say I am obsessed with this one. It took me up until the middle of this book to finally pick a ship (C'mon that's important too, right??), and I finally did. However, I also really ship the love triangle itself because it is that well done in this book. I am 100% fully invested in this love triangle and for once I'm enjoying it.
So how about that love triangle?
I am so tired of love triangles, especially in YA, but let me say I am obsessed with this one. It took me up until the middle of this book to finally pick a ship (C'mon that's important too, right??), and I finally did. However, I also really ship the love triangle itself because it is that well done in this book. I am 100% fully invested in this love triangle and for once I'm enjoying it.
Overall I loved every single thing about this book and I really can't wait to finish the third book, Clockwork Princess. I'm reading that one now and sadly I haven't had much time to read, but I'm DYING to finish it.
I recommend Clockwork Prince for fans of fantasy/paranormal/steampunk YA, awesomeness, and for anyone with a soul who wants to feel those feels!
I adore this series, I'm so glad you are reading it! I loved it even more than I did the other. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love both series, but I think this one definitely takes the cake for being better. The third one is killing me so far lol, in a good way!
Deletethis love triangle was nothing like I've ever read about! I actually wasn't able to pick a ship, because I loved both Will and Jem, and I couldn't bare to see either or them unhappy. Cassandra Clare never disappoints! Enjoy Clockwork Princess, and I'm looking forward to your review on it! :D
ReplyDelete~Erika @ Books, Stars, Writing. And Everything In Between.
I agree! The love triangle is just something else. Cassandra Clare did such an amazing job. Thanks, I just finished Clockwork Princess last night so I should have a review up soon! :)
DeleteI completely agree with you on Clare's writing, it has definitely improved. I was so obsessed with The Mortal Instruments but then I started The Infernal Devices and it was just so much better, I love every aspect of the story and fell in love with all the characters.
ReplyDeleteThe love triangle is so different to other YA books and all three characters are wonderful but guuuurrrlll I am with you Team Will for life <3 he is everything, I'm practically giddy when he speaks hahaha.
I cannot wait for you to read Clockwork Princess and to see what you think!
Enjoyyy and great review Erin!
Cody @ Literary-ly Obsessed
Yes!!! That's how I was too. This series is so much better. The love triangle really gets me because usually I get annoyed by them, but not this one! LOL! YES!! Team WILL!! I just finished Clockwork Princess last night, so I should have a review up soon! :)
DeleteI haven't read anything by Cassandra Clare! I've actually decided to start with Lady Midnight, so I can sort of start fresh. & the cover is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read that one!! It will be interesting to see what you think starting at that one. :)
DeleteI'm having a hard time finishing this because I think I won't be liking the ending. Omg. :-( I have like a hundred pages left and I can't go on because I already have guesses on what the ending would be. :-(
ReplyDeleteThis was such a nice review! More powers to you!
Fiona | A Girl Between the Pages
Thank you! I just finished the third one (review should be up next week) and I loved the whole series!
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