Clockwork Princess

"Compelling and believable...it may be Clare's best undertaking to date." "The unusual, satisfyingly indulgent conclusion will leave fans emotionally satiated. " "Whether it's the overly tight corsets or the smell of dark magic that hangs in the air "like sulfur mixed with the Thames on a hot day," there's something about Victorian England that heightens tensions, both romantic and paranormal. In "Clockwork Prince," the second installment in a prequel trilogy to the bestselling "The Mortal Instruments" series, Cassandra Clare demonstrates her relentless authorial alchemy, blending societal restraint and an otherworldly battle into a steamy steampunk drama." --"Los Angeles Times", December 2011 "Clare delivers in this trilogy second. . . . Really very well done. Be sure to start with the first in the Infernal Devices trilogy, Clockwork Angel, to best enjoy this tale." -- Romantic Times Book Review, December 2011 "This novel offers mystery, adventure, and, most importantly, a delicious love triangle. . . . It will not disappoint fans and it will definitely leave them eager for the conclusion of the trilogy." --"SLJ", January 2012 "A purple page turner." "--Kirkus Reviews, "November 2011