Clockwork Princess
(Libby/OverDrive eAudiobook)

Oh, the angst in the final book in Clare's Victorian-era steampunk trilogy, Infernal Devices! With the cunning and dangerous Mortmain still on the loose and threatening Shadowhunters everywhere, as well as unresolved feelings still in her heart, bride-to-be Tessa finds it increasingly challenging to get excited about her upcoming nuptials. Still, life must go on, and on and on it goes for Tessa's resilient people. As Tessa finally learns what she is and what that means to both Mortmain and the world, the choices she must make will affect Shadowhunters and Downworlders forever. While there are a few surprising twists, this series conclusion seems devoted to resolving all of the loose threads and mysteries from the earlier books. Fans will feel great satisfaction in learning the answers to all of the questions from the previous volumes, but they'll likely feel sadness, too, as the exhilarating saga comes to a close. A must-read for Clare's fans, this is also highly recommended for followers of Gail Carriger's Finishing School books and Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Blood series.--Mack, Candice Copyright 2010 Booklist

Gr 9 Up-In this exciting final installment (Margaret K. McElderry Bks., 2013) of the series, 17-year-old Tessa is engaged to kind, sickly Jem, but she still harbors secret feelings for jem's best friend and blood brother, Will. Her confusing love life quickly takes a backseat when she's kidnapped by Mortmain, the man who is determined to destroy the Shadowhunters by using his mechanical automatons, the Infernal Devices. As Jem's life begins to fade away, Will takes off to rescue Tessa. Many subplots enrich the story: Charlotte Branwell's political fight to retain leadership of the London Institute of Shadowhunters despite betrayals by people close to her; the incomparable warlock Magnus Bane teams up with Charlotte's inventor husband to invent portals; the Silent Brothers play a surprising role in the intrigue; romantic relationships among the Shadowhunters abound; and Tessa finally finds out what she really is and why Mortmain needs her. The thrilling conclusion has Tessa at last fulfilling her powerful potential, with an epilogue neatly tying up the loose ends of the story. English actor Daniel Sharman narrates, perfectly capturing Will's Welsh accent and angst. A must purchase where the series is popular. The movie release of Clare's City of Bones in August 2013 will spark even more interest in this outstanding prequel series.-Julie Paladino, East Chapel Hill High School, NC (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

The final volume of Clare's beloved trilogy (Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince) opens with the wedding of Tessa Gray and Jem Carstairs, which is promptly interrupted by a thrilling battle. While the demon-fighting Shadowhunters at the London Institute come under attack, Tessa is kidnapped by Axel Mortmain and his sinister automatons, the Infernal Devices. Will Herondale races to save Tessa as Jem suffers life-threatening injuries, and Tessa discovers that she is stronger than she ever realized. This thrilling novel is filled to the brim with romance, action, and adventure. Narrator Daniel Sharman ably conveys danger, drama, and sensitive emotions. VERDICT Listeners will be left dizzy from breathtaking, twisty plot turns as well as the unexpected conclusion to this enchanting series. [The McElderry: S. & S. hc was a New York Times best seller. See the Q&A with the author on page 64.-Ed.]-Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix P.L. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Will and Tessa seek to cure Jem, who may die before he and Tessa can be wed. But the clock is running out for all the Shadowhunters, as the Magister prepares to release his army of infernal devices. In a finale as sodden with passion as with gore (and melodrama), Clare resolves the love triangle with a solution that will likely (if improbably) make everyone happy. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Politics, clockworks and epic angst complete this slow but satisfying finale to The Infernal Devices trilogy. Tessa is in love with both her fiance, Jem, and his parabatai--shield brother--Will. As this Victorian trilogy draws to a close, there's politics and plotting aplenty, but the trio, each member of which adores the other two wholeheartedly, is preoccupied with its own schmaltzy romance. (Will's Byronic, self-loathing man-pain is palpable enough to practically be a character in its own right.) Despite the florid drama of their triangle, they successfully fight both internal Shadowhunter politics and the moustache-twirling villain Mortmain. Chapter epigraphs from Poe, Milton, Saint Augustine and more introduce grandiloquent prose peppered with Latin, Welsh and Mandarin, sometimes untranslated, but there's plenty of substance mixed in with the bombast. The trio's voices often make way for those of the found family comprising the Shadowhunters of the London Institute: the shamed and love-struck Lightwood brothers, Will's determined sister Cecily, maternal Charlotte, warlike former victim Sophie. This loving if dysfunctional collective comes together for Clare's trademark climactic battle, cinematic as always. Clare loyalists will be pleased by connections to the contemporary Mortal Instruments series. The unusual, satisfyingly indulgent conclusion will leave fans emotionally satiated. (Steampunk. 13-17)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Oh, the angst in the final book in Clare's Victorian-era steampunk trilogy, Infernal Devices! With the cunning and dangerous Mortmain still on the loose and threatening Shadowhunters everywhere, as well as unresolved feelings still in her heart, bride-to-be Tessa finds it increasingly challenging to get excited about her upcoming nuptials. Still, life must go on, and on and on it goes for Tessa's resilient people. As Tessa finally learns what she is and what that means to both Mortmain and the world, the choices she must make will affect Shadowhunters and Downworlders forever. While there are a few surprising twists, this series conclusion seems devoted to resolving all of the loose threads and mysteries from the earlier books. Fans will feel great satisfaction in learning the answers to all of the questions from the previous volumes, but they'll likely feel sadness, too, as the exhilarating saga comes to a close. A must-read for Clare's fans, this is also highly recommended for followers of Gail Carriger's Finishing School books and Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Blood series. Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews.