The Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare

The Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare, is about a 16 year old Tessa Gray who travels overseas to England to find her missing brother, Nathaniel who hasn't come back from his trip. On her journey to find her brother, Tessa Gray discovers an extraordinary world of downworlders. There were all kinds of creatures. Vampires, Warlocks, and other strange figures were roaming around the streets. This place was totally different than the casual England itself. Tessa is suddenly captured by the Dark Sisters, the evil machines from the Magister of the downworlders. She demands them to tell her where her brother was. The Dark Sisters would not tell her and she was trapped. Finally, a handsome 17 year old her, Will busted inside with Jem by his side to save Tessa. Will used his dark magic to defeat the Dark Sisters. They were defeated at the moment, but weren't gone for good. They appeared everywhere looking for Tessa. The Magister wanted Tessa's amazing power: the ability to change her physical form to another person. About halfway through the book, Tessa found out that the Magister possessed her brother and that he was not her brother anymore. He was part of the evil downworlders. After finding out the harsh reality, Tessa went on to bring her brother back. Will she succeed in rescuing her brother?

This book has brought me to a whole different world and perspective of unknown magic. I recommend this book because it contains a mixture of romance, comedy, suspence, action, and mystery. Once you open this book, it will be very hard to put down. I got so glued to this book I couldn't do anything else. This book should definitley be a part of a teen's reading list. I love how Cassandra Clare added in the fact that Tessa had her own powers which has a big effect on the story. Tessa's power is what draws the Magister towards her. Her powers create the conflict of the whole story. The language that the characters use really tell the readers that they are really from England. The charm that Will has is described so detailed, I could almost picture him in my head. The way the author introduces characters is very rare and unique. Just by reading the descriptions she gives, readers will know the characters really well throughout the story, as if they knew them since a long time ago. The Clockwork Angel is a combination of many of the literature genres that can catch anyone's attention at any age.

-Reviewed by Rikki C., grade 9.