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Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
*****This review CONTAINS SPOILERS*****
OMG, fellow bookworms! I just finished Clockwork Princess, and I am not okay. Seriously, this book took me on an emotional rollercoaster, and I don’t think I’ll ever recover.
This final installment of The Infernal Devices was absolutely breathtaking. I felt everything—I laughed, I cried (a lot), I got angry, and I felt pure joy. And honestly? That’s exactly what I want from a book. The first two books were great, but Clockwork Princess was on another level. I found myself connecting with not just Jem (my favorite from the start) but also Tessa, Will, Charlotte, and Sophie in ways I hadn’t before.
Can we take a second to appreciate the brilliance that is Magnus Bane? Every time he appeared, I lived for it. His wit, charm, and that ever-present touch of mystery just make every scene he’s in better. He truly is the gift that keeps on giving, and Clockwork Princess did not disappoint in that department.
Let’s talk about Jem. My sweet, selfless Jem. 😠His journey in this book absolutely shattered me. Watching him deteriorate from his illness, knowing there was no cure, felt like a slow, agonizing heartbreak. I swear, I went through an entire box of tissues just reading about his struggle. And the bond between him and Will? Utterly devastating yet so beautifully written. Their Parabatai connection, their unspoken love for each other—it added so much emotional weight to the story.
The moment when Will had to leave Jem to find Tessa? Heart-wrenching. It perfectly captured the painful choices they both had to make, bound by love, duty, and sacrifice.
Tessa’s Past & The Answers We Finally Got
I loved learning more about Tessa’s origins. So many lingering questions from the first two books were finally answered, and it gave her character even more depth. Her journey, her choices, and her resilience made her such a compelling protagonist.
That Epilogue
The epilogue wrecked me. Seeing Tessa and Will’s life together, written so beautifully, was everything I needed. And Jem—finally free from the Silent Brothers after all these years? That moment felt like a breath of fresh air after all the suffering he endured. He deserved that happiness.
Final Thoughts
Cassandra Clare crafted a masterpiece that didn’t just tug at my heartstrings—it ripped them apart. The themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny were woven together so seamlessly, leaving an impact that will stay with me forever. Clockwork Princess was everything I could have hoped for in a finale. I’m still not over it, and honestly? I don’t think I ever will be.
If you haven’t read The Infernal Devices yet, what are you doing?! Go read it now and prepare to have your heart completely wrecked (in the best way possible).
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