"Bloodthirsty little beasts. Never trust a duck." 
 How do I sum up my emotions after reading this book? Well, my friends with this simple statement... "Oh Will... Oh Jem" (if this doesn't summarize my conflicted heart then I don't know what will). 
 Set in London, 1878, Clockwork Angel is the first installment in Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices and follows the story of book obsessed Tessa Gray, sassy duck Will Herondale and cute violinist Jem Carstairs (let's also not forget about Charlotte, Henry, Jessamine, Sophie, Magnus etc.) After finishing The Mortal Instruments I was eager to get my hands on this "hyped" prequel (hyped doesn't even give this trilogy justice, these books are bloody yelled and screamed about). After staying up till the early hours of dawn and literally becoming obsessed with each and every character, I believe it is safe to say that yes, the hype that surrounds this series is well and truly accurate. 
 I loved the little references that connected to TMI and the familiar faces (hey hey Magnus, oh and Camille ugh). I thoroughly enjoyed the new characters, Will is emotionally destroying - he likes to read and his sarcasm level is pretty much up to the roof (where do I sign up?), Tessa - also likes to read, I don't think you understand how much joy it brings me to read about characters who enjoy reading to some extent as much as I do... (There's a scene where Tessa literally fangirls about books and Will is there AND OMG THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SCENES OKAY BYE). Jem - ah, *falls to the ground* how can one be so sweet and adorable and nice? 
 The writing style fit the era and setting of the book. Characteristics of characters (in particular women) fit the era perfectly, as much as I loved the contrast of Charlotte, Tessa and Jessamine fit the description of an average female during the 19th century (don't get me wrong it was annoying at times but I appreciated the historical context). I also loved how Will and Jem were low-key feminists LIKE YES IM ALL ABOUT THAT LIFE. 
 Some of the plot-twists were predictable and weren't overly mind blowing but that isn't to say that I didn't enjoy them nonetheless. This book is exciting, captivating and all things cute. 
 Definitely a must read for Mortal Instrument fans!