Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

 

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THE INFERNAL DEVICES WILL NEVER STOP COMING A net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. Mortmain plans to use his Infernal Devices, an army of pitiless automatons, to destroy the Shadowhunters. He needs only one last item to complete his plan: he needs Tessa Gray. Charlotte Branwell, head of the London Institute, is desperate to find Mortmain before he strikes. But when Mortmain abducts Tessa, the boys who lay equal claim to her heart, Jem and Will, will do anything to save her. For though Tessa and Jem are now engaged, Will is as much in love with her as ever. As those who love Tessa rally to rescue her from Mortmain’s clutches, Tessa realizes that the only person who can save her is herself. But can a single girl, even one who can command the power of angels, face down an entire army? Danger and betrayal, secrets and enchantment, and the tangled threads of love and loss intertwine as the Shadowhunters are pushed to the very brink of destruction in the breathtaking conclusion to the Infernal Devices trilogy.

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I cried, I laughed, and I did a little of both at the same time.  This book took me on an emotional roller coaster ride and I'll be honest, I loved every minute of it and I never wanted it to end. Speaking of ending.... I was concerned how this book would end and I was pleasantly surprised with the ending and add that I loved the ending Cassandra came up with.  I never sided with a "Team Will" or a "Team Jem"  I loved them both.  Okay, let me rephrase that.... I wanted Tessa to be with Will because he deserved a happy ending (expecially after believing for so long he was cursed) and he was just so funny, sweet, and had so much in common with Tessa.  At the same time though, I loved Jem too.  He was sweet, thoughtful, and had so much love to give. That I felt like he was getting the shaft with knowing he was dying.  I also wanted him to get the girl (Tessa) because he deserved a little "happily ever after."  The ending was perfect (not telling how it ends because for those who haven't read it I don't want to spoil it for you).  Those of you who have read it.... know what I'm talking about.  I'm also hoping that they'll get show up again in The Mortal Instruments sixth book City Of Heavenly Fire (I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyways).  This book, like all the others in this series are just a wonderful read.  Cassandra Clare takes you to a world where you lose yourself  immediately in and want to stay.  The characters are all well thought out and you can feel their connections to one another.  You never question Tessa's love for Will and Jem and their love for her.  I don't know what else to add without putting spoilers in here.  I really don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't gotten to read it yet.  Just trust me when I say this is a wonderful book. 

This book is a must read and if you haven't read this series you need too.  You won't be sorry.  You'll end up wanting more and more... just like everyone else!  If you're looking for a book to read get this series.  You'll be very happy you did.