Clockwork Angel is the first of The Infernal Devices series, which takes place during the time of Queen Victoria. The world is full of mundanes - humans, Downworlders - vampires, warlocks, etc..., Demons, and Shadowhunters - cross between angels & humans that have one purpose, to kill Demons.
The book follows Tessa Gray, a young American who comes to England to be reunited with her only living relative, her brother Nathaniel. When she arrives in port, her brother is nowhere to be found but has left a note entrusting her in the care of two elderly, odd-looking women. The women take her, and she becomes their prisoner and student. She learns that she has the magical ability to Change, to take on the form of the living and the dead. They force her to do this painful process over and over, telling her that if she obeys her brother will be released and they will be reunited. She goes along with their plan until she learns she will be marrying the Magister. Her attempt to escape fails miserably, but she is soon rescued by Shadowhunters and taken to their Institute. The Shadowhunters teach her about London's Downworld, and the nature of things going on around her. They promise to help her find her brother, which leads them to suspicious activity of Downworlders they thought were allied with them.
I see a lot of similarities between this series and the Mortal Instruments series - the main character being a strong girl with a special ability, two boys (in this case both Shadowhunters) that are drawn to her, and a last minute heroic act by the main character. The book was entertaining enough, and quick to read. The book has some humor which kept the plot moving, although the villain was somewhat of a disappointment in the end. If you're a fan of YA Fiction, you'll probably enjoy this book.
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