Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare Review and Rant

 Hey people, I'm doing three books in one because I recently ATE UP these three books, and I need to say something about them. These books were thrilling, hooking, and so entertaining to read. Now, I really HATED the Mortal Instrument series. I don't know if it was because I wasn't really in the mood or if I wasn't really in a focusing mood, but I couldn't grasp the plot and the story. I really couldn't, I SWEAR, GUYS. Ultimately, I gave up on Clare's writing and just tried to move on. Then I met my good friend Elpie. (Obviously, I won't disclose her real name, but just go with it).  She LOVED Mortal Instruments, and for a very long time, I couldn't see why. Then she told me to read Infernal Devices, which is the series that contains Clockwork Angel and the rest of the trilogy. With continuous support from Elpie, I finally made myself read, and low and behold, I loved it. I loved it so much that during the first 50ish pages of the first book, I ran to the library to pick up the second. I most definitely regret not borrowing the third one, either. Now that I've finished the entire series, here is my rant and review. 

Ok, hold up; before you read my reviews, you need some basic context for this series. So basically, Clare writes about a world with shadow hunters and downwards. Shadowhunters are supernatural creatures that are much cooler than humans, are related to angels, and protect everyone from Downworlders. Downworlders are basically warlocks, werewolves, vampires, and Faeries. And Demons. Demons, how could I forget? But in this series, there is this girl named Tessa who comes to England because her brother pretty much said so and gets kind of kidnapped, but these two warlock sisters tell her about this world, and she is a shapeshifter. Even better, she can literally become the pole she becomes. For example, she can understand things that happen to them, their reactions to people,  and how to react to whatever comes to her if she is in someone else body. The weird thing is that Tessa can't be classified as a downwinder or the Shadowhunters. This is basically her trying to figure out what she can do while helping the Shadow hunters with their own problems that she is somehow involved in like most prominent characters are. You understand? ON WITH THE SHOW MY LADS.

Clockwork Angel. Starting out with a banger, AM I RIGHT? Okay, out of three books, this was ranked second. I loved the introduction to the world, mainly because I didn't read the original series. The 1800s setting was beautiful, and I felt I was in their wonderful world. The characters were interesting, to say the least. We had that bad-boy type love interest. That Golden Retriever type interest. The annoying girl who seems to get in the way of everything, even that sweet cinnamon roll man and his badass wife. Everyone was present and cooking up a plotline I can't forget. 

Clockwork Prince. Now, it was alright. I would never say it was terrible, but this is ranked third out of the three books in the trilogy. I don't know if it is just me, but the second book out of the series is usually my least favorite; I don't know, but the names of some popular series that fit with this idea would be Harry Potter, PJO, and Divergent. I'm pulling out the popular books, but it seems to be trending that the second books are not the best ones out of the series. The second book is the glue holding the two other, or any other, masterpieces together, and I'm here for that. That's pretty much how I felt about this one. BUT THE PLOTWISTS THOUGH! Damn, they were amazing. It kept the adrenaline from the first one going but still kept me pleasantly occupied and gave me the push, or should I say shove, to read the third and the best book of all. The third one.

CLOCKWORK PRINCESS HOLY SHAT, WAS THAT A ROLLERCOASTER OF EMOTIONS. The love triangle was immaculate, and the plot was so scrumptious. The characters and their feelings were so moving, and I truly felt what they felt no matter the time. Everything was amazingly described, and I had the best time reading this book. My only concern was literally one scene at the end of the book that involved some... exciting behaviors, but other than that, I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. As a finale, I expect greatness. I expect a lovely ending that makes me feel good, but I'm also sad that something that gave me such happiness is ending. But this ending felt really rushed. She could have made a shorter fourth book. A hot take, I understand, but really, the ending was really rushed. Nevertheless, I literally went, "Eh, whatever," and called it a day. Now, on to the thing I had heard most about. THE EPILOUGE. DUN. DUN. DUNNNNNNN. And honestly, I have no words. I talked to Elpie about this epilogue, and she told me how sad she felt during the ending. Personally, I wanted to literally smash things and scream, so I don't know what that says, but those are some interesting perspectives of one ending I thought you might enjoy. It was a sad yet cute epilogue, which cooled my mild annoyance with the rushed portion before the epilogue. 

I loved this series, and I really hope you go and read it, too. Even if I didn't like the musical instruments series, I recommend you try it because you and I are two very different people. Now, I am off to read the next series, The Dark Artifices, and I hope to see you soon with a new rant and review. Goodbye and happy reading!