Clockwork Prince, by Cassandra Clare

In the book Clockwork Prince, by  Cassandra Clare, Tessa Gray is torn between choosing Will Herondale and James a.k.a. Jem Carstairs. As they continue to try to convince Council to let Charlotte and Henry keep running the Institute, they also have to fight the Magister, Nate Gray, Jessamine, and Benedict and Gabriel Lightwood. Many problems arise as they discover more and more disturbing events that have occured. Will goes to Magnus Bane to try to get rid of his curse only to find out that it had no effect on him because of the circumstances in which it was placed on him. After he finds out he rushes to try to tell Tessa only to find out that she is already with someone else. They continue to try to solve their problems with their friends by their sides.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I really want to read the next one in the series. It had lots of twists and turns and the characters' interactions added lots of depth to the book. I liked the fact that it takes place in Victorian times and that there are small details that make it seem more real. The magical elements in the book are also very intriguing and they keep you interested. I would recommend this book to teenagers who like books about magic or adventures in general. As I was reading the book, I had to think back to events that happened before and I also had to use my imagination to visualize the scenes in my head. I thought that it was a really exciting book and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good book to read.

Reviewed by Kaylee, grade 9

Montrose Branch Library