3-4-11 Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - Fiction

4 - This almost is a 5. Clare is known for her Mortal Instruments series and this series (The Infernal Devices) is a prequel to Mortal Instruments. I love her combination of Victorian London and the supernatural. She has adjusted London's geography and timeline slightly for the book but it still has a great feel of the age. Tessa is an American who is coming to London after the death of her aunt to live with her brother, her only living relative. She soon discovers that the world isn't quite as she sees it and that she is more than human or possibly not human at all. With her new found gift, or curse, she is taken in by The Institute which is run by Shadowhunters, those who protect humans from the dangers of the supernatural world. This book has great character development, hinting at pasts that may or may not be revealed as the series continues. Full of action and great literary references, Clockwork Angel is a great start to a series I am eager to continue.