Paraphrasing Shadowhunters, the truth is harsh, but it is the truth. My truth is that I'm very disappointed in this book. I can't say I disliked it, but this is the lowest rating I've ever given to one of C. Clare's creations. I just know she can do better than this. 
 Maybe it is just me, the fact that I have low tolerance for love triangles and unnecessary drama these days, because, honestly, CP is one big heart wrenching love triangle. And it bothered me a lot. 
 In Clockwork Angel, Tessa was introduced as a girl who was all hung up on proper and improper behavior, and was shocked when Will gripped her hand because that was not what a gentleman would do. Well, now it seems like she is a totally different person, nearly getting naked with Jem in his room on his bed (and wanting to go all the way with him!) one night and making out on a balcony with Will another night. Shake and repeat, again and again. I love Will, but I love Jem too, so let me lead on both of them. Phew! I'm not one to judge morals, but I disliked Tessa for that. And for a well-read person that she appears to be, she is shockingly unperceptive in regard to Will's feelings. 
 And I can't believe that being parabatai and friends so close they could practically guess each other's thoughts, both guys never once noticed one another's feelings for Tessa, not in all this time. And what about Will wanting to break his curse only when Tessa came along? He didn't try to do it for his friend Jem, who he claimed he would do anything for, or for his family, real and adopted. And what did they all see in Tessa, anyway? For instance, Sophie was just as good, if not better, but neither Will nor Jem ever paid her any attention as a love interest. 
 The plot was vapid, and as I already said, served more as an excuse for Tessa to spend time with one boy and then with the other boy. The main villain of the story didn't even make an appearance, and the substitute villains were not that scary. 
 I'm going to read Clockwork Princess sometime, to see how the story is resolved. I already know who Tessa is going to end up with, but I want to read all the minor details that might be important in City of Heavenly Fire. I'm sure the two stories are going to be intertwined.