A Review of Clockwork Angel
Jennifer Feuerstein
As
always let’s go over a little background information. The book is the
first in Cassandra Clare’s second series Infernal Devices. We’re still
following Shadowhunters, but it’s a prequel to the Mortal Instruments
series. Read on to find out what I thought of Cassandra Clare’s
Clockwork Angel.
Well,
if you’ve read City of Bones you pretty much know where Clockwork Angel
will go. There aren’t many surprises in store as far as plot and the
characters are pretty similar to those in the Mortal Instruments.
As
you may have noticed in my last review, a lot of people will tell you
this has to be read before City of Fallen Angels from Mortal
Instruments. Not necessarily true. A few characters from Clockwork will
be seen in Fallen Angels, but nothing in Clockwork Angel is important
for enjoying or understanding Fallen Angels. Just wanted to dispel the
notation it had to be read.
All
in all, I was very disappointed with this installment. It’s interesting
to learn about the past of the Shadowhunters, but it isn’t very well
developed. The characters and plot mirroring City of Bones is redundant
and boring. Taken by itself, it’s an interesting read but it just
doesn’t work with her writings overall. I mean, most people will read it
because they liked Mortal Instruments and they’re going to be
disappointed by the lack of a new plot.
Clockwork
Prince will be the next book in the Infernal Devices series and is due
out December 6, 2011. I can only hope it won’t mirror City of Ashes, but
I think I’ll check it out from the library instead of buying it… just
in case. (The blurb from her website seems oddly reminiscent of City of Ashes –sigh-)
So,
to sum up this little review, I give Clockwork Angel 2 out of 5 jester
hats. It’s an okay read, but with a redundant plot and character
development it feels like déjà vu. If you’re going to read this one,
rent it or borrow it from a friend. I, personally, was disappointed.
Hey, copy for sale anyone?
Up
Next: the review of City of Fallen Angels… and it comes with a WARNING
sticker. In November, I’ll review the adult Fever series by Karen Marie
Moning and you won’t want to miss it!
As always, I welcome suggestions for books to review.
~Jennifer Feuerstein~
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