Up For This O.P.R.A. Blog – Cassandra Clare’s Clockwork Angel – The First Installment in The Infernal Devices Series

 

Overall Rating 4.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The setting – fascinating, the characters – compelling, the world-building and backstory – you’re groping in the dark a bit if you haven’t read the Mortal Instruments series first, but you can get by. This was the case for me as I dove into Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter world here with Tessa, Will, and Jem. There were moments and characters you could tell were nods to the other series, although you weren’t exactly sure of their significance, and there were world logistics the book could have used a quick rundown of that were missing, but the story itself was very well told. Action balanced with intrigue and a healthy dose of romance as Tessa struggles to figure out who she truly is and her importance in this world. London is always an interesting setting for a novel and place this world of monsters, mischief-makers, and reluctant heroes in the industrial revolution era and you’ve really got a readable premise. The complexity of the characters keeps you turning the pages as much as the questions in the plot demanding answers, and this first installment in the series leaves enough meat on the bone that you’re scrambling to pick up the next one. 

Other Ratings:

Spiciness: 🌶️🌶️
Gore: 🗡️🗡️🗡️🗡️
Profanity: 🤬🤬

O.P.R.A.s or one paragraph review assessments are quick overviews of some of the books I’ve read and enjoyed or not enjoyed. A snapshot to give people a glimpse into these books and my opinion about whether I think they are worth devoting any time to. As an author, it’s always great to read others’ works not only for inspiration but to learn and challenge oneself. Hopefully, you get a little something out of my musings and if you are an author interested in having me review your book please feel free to contact me.

Until Next Time!
Cheers and Happy Reading.