I am aware that it's, you know. October. Which is actually two months after August--the month when both Mockingjay and Clockwork Angel came out. Which I have been raving about since this blog started. To quote Ritsu-san from Takaya-sensei's manga Fruits Basket--I APOLOGIZE TO THE WHOLE UNIIIVEEEERRSEEEEEE!!!!!!
I've been busy! You know...busy....and...yes I'm making excuses.
Luckily I have good news!! I whipped up a review for both Mockingjay and CA for school so--I can post 'em here to. Yay!
Infernal Devices Book One: Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Angel is the first book in the prequel trilogy to Cassandra Clare’s nationally best selling books, The Mortal Instruments. Set 100 years before the original trilogy’s first installment (City of Bones) Clockwork Angel begins in Victorian age London. You’ll be hooked from the first line on as you follow Tessa Grey’s adventures in the shadowy underworld of England. Warlocks, Vampires, and Demons—oh my! Get caught up in the love triangle between cynical Will, kind-hearted Jem, and feisty book-lover Tessa as a murderer begins to uproot the peace of the Shadow World. Those who loved The Mortal Instruments will find this a refreshing take on their favorite series (especially since a few immortal characters making a reappearance…hint-hint—Magnus Bane!) and new Cassandra Clare readers will fall in love with the edgy story and richly lifelike characters. No matter who you are, if you like fantasy, adventure, and a little bit of romance this is definitely your story. I am a HUGE TMI fan, and even though this book wasn’t as good as the originals, I still highly recommend it. Seriously. Read it. 5/5
The Hunger Games Book Three: Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins
Wow. I mean. Wow. I bought this book as soon as it came out (which, by the way, meant taking two different subways and walking a fair amount down into the name streets of Manhattan) and started it on the ride back home. I finished it the next day, and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. The story starts off a few months after Catching Fire ended, it follows Katniss Everdeen’s continued battle against The Capitol. It wrapped up the Hunger Games trilogy in a way some of us might have expected, and others couldn’t have dreamed of. I’ve heard a lot of different reactions about this book—Loved It, Hated It, I Knew This Was Going To Happen, I Told You So—and I haven’t really decided how I feel about it yet. It was amazing, of course, probably the best book out of the trilogy—the action, the story, the characters, even the humor—it all got amped up triple-fold. But that didn’t stop it from totally breaking my heart. For those who haven’t read it yet—I won’t say much more. For those who have, you probably all know what I’m talking about. Read the book, read the series—just make sure that you go into it all prepared. Because this series takes you and does not let go—trust me. 5/5
Mockingjay was like the literary equivalent of watching all your best friends die. Now I'm NOT SAYING ANYTHING about the plotline. I'm just saying that going into this book un-prepared for...you know. Bad things, will get you a first ticket to UTTER DEPRESSION.
Clockwork Angel, on the other hand, was a nice frolic in steam-punk London. Well, "frolic" might be a bit of a strong word but it certainly wasn't as depressing as Mockingjay. The characters were simply amazing--I LOVED the Jem, Will, Tessa trio. Right now I think I'm Team...Will. Probably. Mostly because I want Jem all to myself hehehe. Awesome book, though. Read it!!!!
I am SO looking forward to City of Fallen Angels. The cookies Cassandra Clare posts every month are enough to keep me alive till April and...DRIVE ME TOTALLY INSANE. I mean, seriously. It sounds too good to be real. So far the Alec/Magnus and ClaryxJace I've read has been SO AWESOME not to mention some other tingly-tingly plotpoints.
So I'm short for time right now so please read Mockingjay and Clockwork Angel and I'll see you next time!!!!
K
