Thursday, February 28, 2013

Clockwork Princess: A Rant

Okay, so this isn't a review, but a rant by me, about a book that I cannot wait to be published next month. It's the Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare and is the last book of the trilogy, the Infernal Devices. It is one of my favorites, and I cannot wait. Not only is it a rich and fascinating take on the world Clare has created, it will solve the most epic love triangle ever, for no other love triangle has gotten me as riled up as this one. Without giving spoilers, there are two very very very very likable boys, who are best friends, and have been ever since they were twelve. You can't possibly not like one or the other; you just may favor one over the other for different reasons. They both like the same girl, who has a connection with both, but is unable to make a certain decision on who she loves. The thing is, every single character in the story is likable. Even the bad guys are likable, because their personality is interesting and how they interact with others gives a great deal of conflict, which keeps the story going. The character's relationships are all intertwined with one another, so tangled the web is that it becomes complicated, and the reader becomes more involved with their backstories and their actions. This is what makes a great story; not only the plot, but the great immense complications of the characters' relationships. This has been one of my favorite series ever, and that concludes my endless rant. :D