Prince - Clockwork

Set in Victorian London, the story follows , an orphaned shapeshifter living in the London Institute among Shadowhunters.

To fully appreciate the world-building, fans often recommend a specific order within the Simon Teen Recommended Order : City of Bones City of Ashes City of Glass Clockwork Angel (Book 1 of Infernal Devices) City of Fallen Angels (Book 2 of Infernal Devices) City of Lost Souls Clockwork Princess (Book 3 of Infernal Devices) Key Character Dynamics Clockwork Prince

A major focus is the revelation of the "curse" that has forced Will to push everyone away—the belief that anyone who loves him will die. Set in Victorian London, the story follows ,

The severity of Jem’s addiction to yin fen (the demon drug that keeps him alive but is slowly killing him) is a central emotional anchor. Following a betrayal, the head of the Institute,

Following a betrayal, the head of the Institute, Charlotte Branwell , is challenged by the influential Benedict Lightwood. She is given only two weeks to locate the villainous Axel Mortmain (the Magister) or lose her position and the Institute.