Book Review:Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Device Manga #1) by Cassandra Clare

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Published: 1st Nov 2012
Publisher: Orbit
Source: Publisher
Genre: YA, Supernatural, Steampunk, Manga,
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Description:

A prequel to Cassandra Clare's 'Mortal Instruments' series, 'The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel' is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl travelling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends - including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing . . .

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Book Review: The Masque of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death #1) by Bethany Griffin

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format:  Paperback
Pages: 336
Published:  2nd Aug 2012
Publisher: Indigo
Source:  Publisher for Review
Genre: YA Steampunk, Post-Apocalyptic
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Description:

Everything is in ruins. A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them. So what does Araby Worth have to live for? Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all. But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does. And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

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Clockwork Angel (Infernal Device, #1) by Cassandra Clare

Pages: 478
Published: August 31st 2010
Publisher: Walker Books
Genre: YA Fantasy, Steampunk

Description:

When sixteen-year old Tessa Gray arrives in England during the reigh of Queen Victoria, something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Friendless and hunted, Tessa seeks refuge with the Shadowhunters, a ban of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Drawn ever deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by - and torn between - two best friends and quickly realizes that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.

Review:

I had real high hopes for Clockwork Angel, having read and loved Cassandra's Mortal Instruments Series, I was left feeling very disappointment. The story was very, very slow and didn't really pick up until half way through the book. The characters aren't up to much either. I found then rather annoying and just wanted to slap them. I only really liked one character and that was Will. However, I think that was just because he reminds me of Jace from MI Series. One of the big disappointments of the book was Magnus. I was so excited when his name was first mentioned, then was left feeling totally let down because he only appears twice in the book. One a plus it is suggested that he will have a bigger roll in the follow up book.

Its not all bad, Cassandra has really did her research for this novel and you really do feel like you are back in Victorian time while reading it. And the ending does leave you wanting to know what happens next. I will pick up the next book when it is released and fingers crossed it will be better.

Rate:2/5

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