Book Review: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices: Manga, #3) by Cassandra Clare

05/22/201605/24/2016Leave a comment

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A prequel to Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city’s sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends – including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing.

My mini-review:

“It has been the privilege and the honor of my life to know you.”

Even in manga form, the ending made me shatter into a million little FEELS. Will, Jem and Tessa are probably my all-time favourite love triangle.

Once again, I highly recommend this to any fan of the Shadowhunter world.

★★★★ (4.5 stars) because it’s close, but it doesn’t have all the magic that the original book does.

Book Review: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices: Manga, #2) by Cassandra Clare

05/20/201605/24/2016Leave a comment

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A prequel to Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city’s sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends – including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing.

My mini-review:

“Wo ai ni, Tessa,” he whispered. “Wo bu xiang shi qu ni.” She knew, without knowing how she knew, what the words meant. I love you. And I don’t want to lose you.”

This was a lot better than the Clockwork Angel manga, which is not surprising seeing as the trilogy improved with each book. I’m reminded all over again why this story has such a hold on me. Despite the lack of character development, it’s still a breeze to read. I just “fill in the blanks” when I know something has been left out of a scene.

★★★★ (4 stars) because how is it possible to root for more than one love interest?!

Book Review: Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices: Manga, #1) by Cassandra Clare

05/19/201605/24/2016Leave a comment

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A manga-adaption to the prequel of Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city’s sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends – including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing.

My mini-review:

“It’s all right to love someone who doesn’t love you back, as long as they’re worth you loving them. As long as they deserve it.”

This was fun to read! I absolutely loved The Infernal Devices trilogy, so it’s no surprise that the manga version would be just as enthralling! The only reason I wouldn’t give this 5 stars is because of the sheer amount of plot/character development that was left out (even though this is completely reasonable for a manga).

I highly recommend this for any fan of the Shadowhunter world and all that it entails.

★★★★ (4 stars) because the cannibal ducks still made it into this one!