#24 in Young adult
Clockwork Prince
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Our view
“Clockwork Prince” is the middle volume of the Infernal Devices trilogy and the one where its emotional stakes take over. The triangle between Tessa, Will and Jem is written with real tenderness, and for some readers it is the reason to love these books; Will’s past finally comes into focus. Those less drawn to love triangles may find it the weakest strand of the book. Read the first book before this one.
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About the book
Clockwork Prince is a 2011 novel written by Cassandra Clare. It is the second novel in The Infernal Devices trilogy and is written through the perspective of the protagonist, Tessa Gray, who lives at the London Institute among Shadowhunters, a group of half-angel/half-human beings called Nephilim. After the recent failings of Charlotte, the head of the London Institute, the Council of Shadowhunters begin to question her ability to lead. Now Tessa and her friends must find Mortmain or risk losing control of the Institute.
Reading order · The Infernal Devices
Full order & progress →- Clockwork AngelStart here
8.18.1 / 10 - Clockwork PrinceThis book
8.48.4 / 10 - Clockwork Princess
8.68.6 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.5 across 665 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 82% of the weight and the score stays at 8.4 — the Young adult average of 7.8 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.5 | 665 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What age is Clockwork Prince for?
Clockwork Prince sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating.
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