Tammy S. reviewed on 2/8/2011 + 113 more book reviews

This being the first Cassandra Clare book for me, I had no idea what to expect. I was mildly surprised and very impressed! While there are some obvious similarities to other books like the Harry Potter series, "Clockwork.." does a very nice job of keeping it fresh and interesting. The setting of 19th century England creates a unique and creative twist to the glut of fantasy/paranormal plot lines. The characters are young, acting annoyingly irresponsible at times - as teenagers of any age would do - and the suspense, while not completely surprising, keeps one entertained and reading. The biggest downside is that all is left somewhat hanging with over a year to wait for the sequel.

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