Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

I am loving this series more and more!  I hope I will be able to write what I want to say about this book without spoiling too much.

This book offered the readers more of the softer side of Will.  My heart first broke at the last scene on the prologue.  All throughout the book there would be times when Will would let his guard down and show that he can be nice, caring and vulnerable.

In this book Cassie Clare showed the depth of Will and Jem's relationship, I can feel just how much they really mean to other.  In the previous book, it was more of Will's side of their kinship that was shown.  Here, it is Jem's perspective that was exposed to me:

"I thought you needed me," Jem said.  "There is a wall you have built about yourself, Will, and I have never asked you why.  But no one should shoulder every burden alone.  I thought you would let me inside if I became your parabatai, and then you would have at least someone to lean upon.  I did wonder what my death would mean for you.  I used to fear it, for your sake.  I feared you would be left alone inside that wall. x x x"

Speaking of Jem, I sensed his character's presence more in this book.  I like him (but I'm still team Will).  I believe that Jem is wise for his age, maybe it's because of what he went through when he was still in Shanghai and maybe because of his condition.  I like the fact that what Jem has to say is important to Will, that the latter listens to him and that Jem can talk some sense into his parabatai.

I never liked Jessamine in Clockwork Angel and I still don't like her in this book!  I see her as a spoiled, rich brat who only thinks about herself.  I don't understand why she hates being a Shadowhunter and all that it entails.  I cannot put into words how disappointed I am at her in this book.

One more thing I want to say about Will.  I love that he loves to read and can even quote passages or lines! *sigh*  I have always admired a guy who is into reading and envy those who can quote their favorite lines from the books they have read.

You and I, Tess, we're alike.  We live and breathe words.  It was books that kept me from taking my own life after I thought I could never love anyone, never be loved by anyone again.  It was books that me made feel that perhaps I was not completely alone.  They could be honest with me, and I with them. - Will

Rating: 5 of 5 STARS