Clockwork Angel

The Infernal Devices, Book 1

By: Cassandra Clare

Narrated by: Jennifer Ehle

Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still.

When 16-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.

©2010 Cassandra Clare (P)2010 Simon & Schuster

Amazing

It kept me drawn in and want to listen to more and to read the other books too!!

So good, I loved this book

Would you listen to Clockwork Angel again? Why?

I would probably listen to it again, it was really good an it totally transports you to another place and time. The narrator was really good too, you could totally tell each character's voice from the other.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Clockwork Angel?

When Jem kisses Tessa's hand to say good bye.

What does Jennifer Ehle bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It's really nice to have it read to you, she does all of the character's voices so well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Will cuts the harness loose from the horse so he can ride it and get to the institute faster than riding in a carriage; but he has to leave Jem behind.

Any additional comments?

I have read the Mortal Instrument books as well by the same author and I like those, but this one was on a much higher level.

LOVE

LOVE. THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY. LOVE. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK.
I HAVE SPOKEN. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

Love At First Listen

Absolutely loved this book. Admittedly took me way too long to finish it and I was definitely missing out. Cassandra Clare is an amazing author and this beginning to the world of the Shadowhunters definitely proves that. The book kept me craving more and more until the end and constantly guessing who the real villains actually were. The truth was a shocker. All of the books in The Infernal Devices series are a MUST read.

Have Loved the Shadowhunters Novels for years now!

I love all the shadowhunter novels they have reignited my love of reading. This story is excellent but the lady reading this one accents s’s ch’s and Jem’s name in a whistle its very hard to ignore this for me, but I am noise sensitive so its probably just me.

Great Story but the Narrator Ruins It

The story is so good but it's so difficult to get over the narrator. HUGE disappointment.

It was alright.

Overall the story was amazing… but the narrator was slow and lacked enthusiasm and accent for each of the characters. I sped it up to 1.2 and it was easier to listen to but i hope for the future books of the series to get a better narration.

Clockwork Angel!!!

I loved the Victorian setting and I’m already in love with these characters. I am a fan of the classics, and this modern take did not disappoint!

Narrator

Although the book and overall story together was great, the narrator was sometimes annoying with how she would approach certain characters’ voices. Mainly with the dark sister demon creature near the end when she showed her true form. The voice she portrayed was quite annoying. Almost like a entitled child’s whine.

Over all, the book, story and narrator was enjoyable except for above comment. 5/5 stars still.

An excellent read

Clockwork angels is a book about girl who sails to England after her brother. When she gets there she discovers a world that she did not know existed, a world full of demons warlocks and magic. In her attempts to find her brother she uncovers the secrets about her family and in turn, herself.


I loved this book. It was a little difficult to get into at first but well worth it. The characters were well developed and engaging. The main character was strong and funny, but not overly sassy, and it was a pleasure to see how she developed. The narrator was a credit to this book and language itself was absolutely lovely. The target age is about 14-22 I???m 17 so I cannot say whether older audiences will like it, but I would still say to give it a try. This book has action, mystery, and a touch of romance; it is truly an excellent read.
My only complaint is that I have to what a whole year for the sequel.