Title: Clockwork Prince, Book 2 of the Infernal Devices Series

Author: Cassandra Clare 

ISBN: 1416975888

Series Information: The Infernal Devices Series is a prequel to The Mortal Instruments Series. It introduces the world of the shadow hunters and is classified as a Steampunk novel. 

What's good about it: Even if an individual does not like Steampunk novels (who doesn't?), this is still a great read. It has romance, action, brotherly love, and teaches the reader about sacrifice and to quote Buffy the Vampire Slayer, how "love makes individuals do the wacky." The book really allows the main character, Tessa, to develop as a girl that has become a strong and extremely likable character. The book also switches points of views several times between the various characters which allows the third person point of view to allow the character to journey with all the characters. William and Jem's battle for Tessa's love even though they are like brothers is an extremely fascinating journey, especially with Jem's impending death from an incurable sickness. 

What I like about it:  This book is full of rich characters and worlds and allows the reader to experience 19th Century London, journey with the characters to far off places, and experiences pain, loss, death, and a various emotions that sends the reader on an emotional roller coaster. This is also a great story about coming of age and finding a place in the world, despite differences and prejudices. 

Interesting Tidbits: Cassandra Clare actually started out as a Harry Potter fan fiction writer. She wrote The Draco Trilogy which was very well done. Clare caused a huge uproar on fanfiction.net when she was accused of plagirizing and not citing references from the quotes her characters stated. I really enjoyed reading her book series and was really excited to read her Mortal Instruments series and this. The first book in the series, Clockwork Angel was not my favorite book, however, Clockwork Prince really made me like the first book again.
Genre: Fantasy