Book Description:
Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by--and torn between--two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by--and torn between--two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
Book Information:
Pages: 479
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Series: The Infernal Devices #1
Book Review:
I realize that I'm writing this review extremely late, especially considering the fact that this book was released in 2010, and that the sequel was published already. Nevertheless, I'm trying to get the reviews of all the books I've read so far this summer out first before I start reviewing more recently released books.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I actually enjoyed the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare as well, despite the fact that there are many similarities between the series and her Drace Trilogy. The reason I enjoyed this book is that the plot is more original than that of the Mortal Instruments series, but the characters are pretty much the same. If you liked the characters of the Mortal Instruments series but disliked the plot, you'll enjoy this new series by Cassandra Clare. Will is very much like Jace, but darker and more serious. James is almost like Simon (a bit). Tessa is the typical heroine, but she's definitely not as annoying as Clary. The series is set long before the Mortal Instruments time, and it's interesting to see people we recognize (ie. Magnus Bane). The plot is more interesting because Tessa is a Downworlder. We get to see more on how Downworlders live and act, and see a different side to the universe presented in the Mortal Instruments universe.
Overall, if you enjoyed the Mortal Instruments series, you will definitely enjoy this new series because of the likeness of the characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
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