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Synopsis
When Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother in Victorian England, something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld. Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark sisters, who are members of a secret organization called the Pandemonium club, Tessa soon learns that she has the power to transform into another person. 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, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. She soon finds herself fascinated by--and torn between--two best friends: James and Will. As Tessa is drawn deep into a plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, she 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. [cover]
Is Clockwork Angel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains demon-fighting violence with some injury and death, plus kidnapping and threatening situations. Romance is limited to kissing and romantic tension with a developing love triangle.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the Victorian London setting, shapeshifting heroine, demon-hunting warriors, and swoon-worthy romance between two very different boys.