The Infernal Devices

Rating: *****

Clockwork angel

"In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series. The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters—including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them...."

Clockwork Prince 

"In magical Victorian London, orphan Tessa found safety with the Shadowhunters, until traitors betray her to the Magister. He wants to marry her, but so do self-destructive Will and fiercely devoted Jem. Mage Magnus Bane returns to help them. Secrets to her parentage lie with the mist-shrouded Yorkshire Institute's aged manager Alyosius Starkweather." 

 Clockwork Princess

"Tessa Gray should be happy—aren't all brides happy? Yet as she prepares for her wedding, a net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. A new demon appears, one linked by blood and secrecy to Mortmain, the man who plans to use his army of pitiless automatons, the Infernal Devices, to destroy the Shadowhunters. Mortmain needs only one last item to complete his plan. He needs Tessa. And Jem and Will, the boys who lay equal claim to Tessa's heart, will do anything to save her."

The first book starts with an eerie and maybe somehow confusing way. The first few pages, if you haven't read The Mortal Instruments, would be a little bit strange for you; the demons, the shadow hunters and everything. But little by little, I grew fund with the first book. The fantasy was more than beautiful and the characters were outrageous. They were a mix of near perfection and glory and pride. Every element in these were set in place after numerous considerations. 

The more you get to know about the world they're in, the more you'll see that there is a light of fantasy in this series. It is just more than beautiful. Tessa Gray is one of my most favorite character, Will too. But Jem wasn't a lot. He was the sensitive character, maybe somewhat fragile and all emotions. Will, on the other hand, seems dark and uncaring and mystic; something that added spices to the books. Tessa was all power and weakness in a strong way. 

Also, let's talk Cassandra's style. She is very talented. Her way of giving an accurate description of everything in this fantasy series was great. Her words were carefully chosen and her pages glowed more and more with every book. 

The second one was the least favorite while the last is a perfect finale for a perfect trilogy. The way the end settles and satisfies everyone is well thought of. The course of events and the romance and the action and magic and powers are splendorous. Magnus Bane was splendorous; unlike The Mortal Instruments, in this series, MB was one of the most effective and influential characters, a one with powers and wisdom and affection and care. 

I really loved this series, the most favorite so far!

"A great read in a perfect world of perfect characters by a most perfect author!"