Katie's Book Blog!!

Cassandra Clare has done it again. This new series is just as good, if not better, than the Mortal Instruments. I didn't think it could be done but I am absolutely in love with Clockwork Angel (even though Jace is not in it).Tessa Gray has just found out that she is not human. As if that isn't bad enough, she has been told this by her kidnappers. Her whole life has been turned upside down and she can't think straight anymore. All she knows is that she must escape and find someone that can help her. That someone turns out to be Will Herondale, a Shadowhunter who rescues her and delivers her to the London Institute where she is told she will be safe. That's not possible though. How can she be safe with a madman searching for her and her brother still missing?First off, I am so excited that some of the Mortal Instruments characters are in this book. Namely, Magnus Bane! I love the back story of all the Shadowhunters but he is an especially big mystery to me. The new characters, Tessa, Will, Jem, Charlotte, all of them were fabulous. At first I didn't like Tessa but she grew a lot throughout the book and she had some seriously brave moments. The two boys, Will and Jem, were not what I expected but both were great in their own ways. Will has a dark past but he also has his tender moments. Jem has a huge secret but he is the sweetest guy ever. I am team Jem right now but I will see if that changes with the next book. The world created in Clockwork Angel is even better than The Mortal Instruments. I adore Victorian London and Cassandra Clare really made it her own. The setting was definitely one of the best aspects of the book but it was only one of many. The plot was right up there with it and the writing was as amazing as ever.Overall, Clockwork Angel has earned it's place as one of the most highly anticipated books of the year. Now not only do I have to wait for City Of Fallen Angels but also Clockwork Princess.P.S. Sorry for the totally gushing review! =]