Book Recap: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare (spoiler-free)

Cover Inspection: 
Love it because my new book boyfriend is on it.

SUMMARY (book description based on GoodReads):
In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa's powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister's war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will; the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.

BOOK REPORT CARD:

Cover	4.0
Plot	4.0
Writing	3.5
Characters	4.0
Ending	4.0
Overall Rating	4.0 Excellent (97% to 100%) * highest rating possible is 4.0

LOCATION/SETTING:
Victorian London.

MAIN CHARACTERS:
This book tells the story of Tessa, Will, and Jem. Tessa will learn the truth about her heritage. Will will learn the truth about his curse. And the reader will learn, and probably love a whole new side of Jem.

WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
Charlotte's ability to run the institute is being questioned by Benedict Lightwood. The council resolved that in order for Charlotte to remain as the head, she must find the Magister in two weeks. Tessa is thus, in danger of being thrown out of the home she has. Will, Jem, Tessa and the other Shadowhunters began searching for the Magister. They discovered secrets. Along the way, Tessa begins to feel something for Jem, but continues to be attracted to Will. Tessa remains torn between the two.

LOVE:
I loved that EVERY character in this book is very interesting. Each of them has a story to tell. Together, those stories were weaved by Cassandra Clara into a very colorful tapestry. I was amazed at how everything was connected. I was awed by Will and Jem's friendship. They are not merely best friends. In this book, I learned the true meaning of parabatai. Truly, they can be considered blood brothers. They care deeply for each other, and are ready to make huge sacrifices for one another. A beautiful thing, really. The two boys are complete opposites of each other, but I can see now why Tessa is drawn to both. In this book, a very different side of Will is presented. However, it is Jem who hogged the spotlight. Here, Jem is no longer the the "assistant". The reader will see his strength, kindness, and... sexiness (masculinity? or dare I say... virility?).

NO LOVE:
This book is perfect. No complaints. From start to finish, I was engrossed. I loved every word of the sentence of the paragraph of the page of the paper of the fiber of the book. I don't want to praise this book too much - it might seem artificial, but this is probably the best book I have read in 2011. This book is THAT good. F@cking beautiful. No kidding. Come to think of it, there is one thing I hate about this book. That is Will. No... I changed my mind. I love him. No, I hate him. Argh. I can't make up my mind about him! All I know is that the Will from Clockwork Prince is H-O-T-hotter than in Clockwork Angel.

FAVORITE CHARACTER:
Mr. James Carstairs. *sigh* His humility makes him shine. His goodness makes him lovable. His chivalry makes him sexy. (Only Cassandra Clare can make a dying boy sexy.)

FAVORITE LINE:
Nope. No favorite lines for this review as I don't want to spoil anything for the readers.

MUSINGS:
In Clockwork Angel, I was on Team Will. In this book, I jumped off the Will Wagon, and switched to Team Jem. I fell in love with Jem in this book. He's everything I want in a "book boyfriend." While reading, I noticed that when James Carstairs is not on the scene I'm reading, I find myself missing him. But is there really a Team Will, Team Jem in this book? I would have to say NO. There is no teams. There is just pure brotherly love between Jem and Will. What they have is truly a beautiful thing. They're willing to make huge sacrifices for each other. I am deeply awed. Now don't ask about Cassandra Clare's writing. It's a given that it's flawless. That is something natural for Clare's works. But I have to say that out of all the Cassandra Clare books I have read, this one tops it all. Yes, that includes The Mortal Instruments. (And the sexy duo that is Will and Jem is up, up up there with Jace Wayland.)

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AUTHOR'S WEBSITE:
Cassandra Clare

SIMILAR READS:
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

CONTENT REVIEW:
profanity: mild
violence: moderate
sexual content: moderate (ooozing with sexiness)
mature themes: moderate
age recommendation: 14+