Which is why I previously thought - and still think - that Clare would have been better off writing Victorian era novels. The added Victorian setting seems to romanticize them just a tad further making them almost shine in the dark. The rest of the characters in the book are quite well developed. When Will crumples up, the reaction would be to help him stand but with Jace, I’m like, ‘Get a grip man!’ Perhaps it’s because Will is somewhat damaged by something other than what made Jace a flawed hero. He seems more real, more three dimensional and someone I can actually empathize with, never mind his pretty boy attitude. So smooth and good looking and sarcastic and smooth (Did I already say that?)īut there is a stark difference to Will Herondale of this series who is also a smart talking hottie. There is no way there is such a boy in real life.

I admit I did not for even a second succumb to the wannabe bad-boy charms of Jace Wayland and his gleamy blonde hair. I don’t know why – especially since The Mortal Instruments turned out to be an immortal nightmare – and I’m glad I did!Īlthough Clare’s creation of Angel warriors and their escapades were haunting and unique, I failed to see why it had caused such a lot of frenzy in the fangirl circles. Seriously, how many morbid love triangles can an average human being take in a lifetime?Īgainst my better judgment, I went and bought the book. Why? Because it reads, ‘…Drawn ever deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by – and torn between – two best friends…’ After reading the blurb on the back of Cassandra Clare’s The Clockwork Angel, my first reaction was – Oh no! Not again!

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