Wow are we already at Day 30? Time just flies doesn't it!? And Clockwork Prince is literally right around the corner! So, to celebrate that we are getting super close to the release date, I have decided to share one of the tenderest moments of the book:
She turned, but Jem had already appeared at her side, and he pushed the window open. As the dark shape fluttered inside, it flew straight for Tessa. She raised her hands and caught it out of the air, feeling the sharp metal wings flutter against her palms. As she held it, they closed, and its eyes closed too. Once more, its metal sword quietly, as if waiting to be wakened again. Tick-tick went against her fingers.
Jem turned from the open window, the wind ruffling his hair. In the yellow light, it shone like white gold. "What is it?"
Tessa smiled. "My angel," she said.
I absolutely love this quote, and how Cassie Clare relates the angel necklace to the title. I heard she does the same in CP. So what are your thoughts? What do you think the "clockwork prince" could be? Until next time!
Love always,
The Red Queen
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Day 29: 11/29
A thought hit me today after reading some stuff on the Mortal Instruments movies: what about Infernal Devices??? And then of course I had to pick my perfect cast.... and then I realized I had no idea who to pick for Will or Jem because all the guy actors I like are much too old for the part.... and then I also realized I had no clue who to pick for Tessa as well, because, well, the same problem.... Anyway, here are some photos of actors I found who I kind of liked, but please COMMENT! I'd love to put together a perfect cast....
Will:
Diego Boneta: He's a Latin singer-turned- actor who's surprisingly good....
I know he looks a bit old in this photo, but he was born in 1990; no worries :)
Alex Pettyfer: You really can't go wrong with Alex Pettyfer in my opinion... I really wish he had been cast as Jace for MI, but no worries because now I can add him here :D Yeah, there have been some weird rumors about him being rude, psychotic, etc. but I don't believe everything I read, AND I think he's a good actor.
Here's a more model-ish photo of him....
Jem:
Ben Barnes: Ben Barnes was really the only person I could think of for this role.... Even though I think Ben is perfectly good as Will material, I also think that he has the ability to portray many Jem-ish qualities...
I just wanted to add this photo because i think he looks A LOT like Fabio in this pic..
Tessa:
Meaghan Martin: I like Meaghan Martin because even though she looks like she might be a barbie doll, she's a very versatile actress.... I loved her in 10 Things I Hate About You, and Mean Girls 2, which I only watched because she was in it...
Any thoughts??? PLEASE POST! It would be fun to see what people put down :) Also, if you guys have any ideas for Charlotte, Jessamine, etc, put them down!
xxxx
The Queen of Hearts
Will:
Diego Boneta: He's a Latin singer-turned- actor who's surprisingly good....
I know he looks a bit old in this photo, but he was born in 1990; no worries :)
Alex Pettyfer: You really can't go wrong with Alex Pettyfer in my opinion... I really wish he had been cast as Jace for MI, but no worries because now I can add him here :D Yeah, there have been some weird rumors about him being rude, psychotic, etc. but I don't believe everything I read, AND I think he's a good actor.
Jem:
Ben Barnes: Ben Barnes was really the only person I could think of for this role.... Even though I think Ben is perfectly good as Will material, I also think that he has the ability to portray many Jem-ish qualities...
Tessa:
Meaghan Martin: I like Meaghan Martin because even though she looks like she might be a barbie doll, she's a very versatile actress.... I loved her in 10 Things I Hate About You, and Mean Girls 2, which I only watched because she was in it...
Any thoughts??? PLEASE POST! It would be fun to see what people put down :) Also, if you guys have any ideas for Charlotte, Jessamine, etc, put them down!
xxxx
The Queen of Hearts
Monday, November 28, 2011
Day 28: 11/28
Hey everyone!!! I'm getting so excited, CP is coming out so soon!!! I have decided that for today, that my quote will be a nice and simple one that shows one of the many great interactions between the main characters. I hope you enjoy :)
"But the books are all behind bars!" she said. "Like a literary sort of prison!"
Will grinned. "Some of these books bite," he said. "It's wise to be careful."
"One must be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us."
"I'm not sure a book has ever changed me," said Will. "Well there is one volume that promised to teach one how to turn oneself into an entire flock of sheep-"
"Only the weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry," said Tessa, determined not to let him run wildly off with the conversation.
"Of course, why one would want to be an entire flock of sheep is another matter entirely," Will finished.
Yours truly,
The Queen of Spades
"But the books are all behind bars!" she said. "Like a literary sort of prison!"
Will grinned. "Some of these books bite," he said. "It's wise to be careful."
"One must be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us."
"I'm not sure a book has ever changed me," said Will. "Well there is one volume that promised to teach one how to turn oneself into an entire flock of sheep-"
"Only the weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry," said Tessa, determined not to let him run wildly off with the conversation.
"Of course, why one would want to be an entire flock of sheep is another matter entirely," Will finished.
Yours truly,
The Queen of Spades
Day 27: 11/27
With Clockwork Prince's release looming closer, I thought I'd (again) take a break from the Clockwork Angel chatter and post something from City of Lost Souls, the fourth book in the Mortal Instruments series. For those of you who haven't read the Mortal Instruments series (also by Cassie Clare), I definitely would check them out, especially if you're a fan of Infernal Devices because a) it's fun to see how the past and future of the Shadowhunter world connect and b) there are many intriguing characters. Personally, I like Mortal Instruments mostly better because of the sort of fighting and battles, the dashing yet badass Jace, Simon, Isabelle, and all the others. I just find them more fun to read about. Anyway, here's a CoLS teaser; it's kind of long, but it certainly made me even more excited for CoLS's release this May:
“Alec isn’t happy,” said Magnus, as if she hadn’t spoken.
“Of course he isn’t,” Isabelle snapped. “Jace —”
“Jace,” said Magnus, and his hands made fists at his sides. Isabelle stared at him. She had always thought that he didn’t mind Jace; liked him, even, once the question of Alec’s affections had been settled. Out loud, she said:
“I thought you were friends.”
“It’s not that,” said Magnus. “There are some people — people the universe seems to have singled out for special destinies. Special favors and special torments. God knows we’re all drawn toward what’s beautiful and broken; I have been, but some people cannot be fixed. Or if they can be, it’s only by love and sacrifice so great it destroys the giver.”
Isabelle shook her head slowly. “You’ve lost me. Jace is our brother, but for Alec — he’s Jace’s parabatai too —”
“I know about parabatai,” said Magnus, his voice rising in pitch. “I’ve known parabatai so close they were almost the same person; do you know what happens, when one of them dies, to the one that’s left —”
“Stop it!” Isabelle clapped her hands over her ears, then lowered them slowly. “How dare you, Magnus Bane,” she said. “How dare you make this worse than it is —”
“Isabelle.” Magnus’ hands loosened; he looked a little wide-eyed, as if his outburst had startled even him. “I am sorry. I forget, sometimes . . . that with all your self-control and strength, you possess the same vulnerability that Alec does.”
“There is nothing weak about Alec,” said Isabelle.
“No,” said Magnus. “To love as you choose, that takes strength. The thing is, I wanted you here for him. There are things I can’t do for him, can’t give him . . .” For a moment Magnus looked oddly vulnerable. “You have known Jace as long as he has. You can give him understanding I can’t. And he loves you.”
“Of course he loves me. I’m his sister.”
“Blood isn’t love,” said Magnus, and his voice was bitter. “Just ask Clary.”
“Of course he isn’t,” Isabelle snapped. “Jace —”
“Jace,” said Magnus, and his hands made fists at his sides. Isabelle stared at him. She had always thought that he didn’t mind Jace; liked him, even, once the question of Alec’s affections had been settled. Out loud, she said:
“I thought you were friends.”
“It’s not that,” said Magnus. “There are some people — people the universe seems to have singled out for special destinies. Special favors and special torments. God knows we’re all drawn toward what’s beautiful and broken; I have been, but some people cannot be fixed. Or if they can be, it’s only by love and sacrifice so great it destroys the giver.”
Isabelle shook her head slowly. “You’ve lost me. Jace is our brother, but for Alec — he’s Jace’s parabatai too —”
“I know about parabatai,” said Magnus, his voice rising in pitch. “I’ve known parabatai so close they were almost the same person; do you know what happens, when one of them dies, to the one that’s left —”
“Stop it!” Isabelle clapped her hands over her ears, then lowered them slowly. “How dare you, Magnus Bane,” she said. “How dare you make this worse than it is —”
“Isabelle.” Magnus’ hands loosened; he looked a little wide-eyed, as if his outburst had startled even him. “I am sorry. I forget, sometimes . . . that with all your self-control and strength, you possess the same vulnerability that Alec does.”
“There is nothing weak about Alec,” said Isabelle.
“No,” said Magnus. “To love as you choose, that takes strength. The thing is, I wanted you here for him. There are things I can’t do for him, can’t give him . . .” For a moment Magnus looked oddly vulnerable. “You have known Jace as long as he has. You can give him understanding I can’t. And he loves you.”
“Of course he loves me. I’m his sister.”
“Blood isn’t love,” said Magnus, and his voice was bitter. “Just ask Clary.”
What do you think? Mortal Instruments or Infernal Devices? Tessa or Clary? Jace or Will?
XOXO
The Queen of Hearts
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Day 26: 11/26
Hey y'all! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and hopefully didn't get too burnt out on Black Friday. And yes, Queen of Spades, you are totally forgiven. Now onto the quote!
Tessa waited, but Camille's inner voice was silent. Why? She fought down panic and managed to smile at de Quincey. "My dreams," she said, and hoped he would think the hoarseness in her voice was from amusement and not fear, "may be more wild already than you imagine."
Beside her, she could tell that Will had shot her a surprised look; he quickly schooled his features to blandness, though, and glanced away. De Quincey, his eyes gleaming, only smiled.
Tessa's wit is so clever! I just admire this sharp comment she retorts back to de Quincey, despite her fears- shows how strong of a heroine she is. What are your thoughts?
Love always,
The Red Queen
Tessa waited, but Camille's inner voice was silent. Why? She fought down panic and managed to smile at de Quincey. "My dreams," she said, and hoped he would think the hoarseness in her voice was from amusement and not fear, "may be more wild already than you imagine."
Beside her, she could tell that Will had shot her a surprised look; he quickly schooled his features to blandness, though, and glanced away. De Quincey, his eyes gleaming, only smiled.
Tessa's wit is so clever! I just admire this sharp comment she retorts back to de Quincey, despite her fears- shows how strong of a heroine she is. What are your thoughts?
Love always,
The Red Queen
Friday, November 25, 2011
Day 25: 11/25
Hey Everyone, Happy belated Thanksgiving and Happy Black Friday!!! I just got home from a fantastic Thanksgiving night, and sadly it went longer then expected so I have technically missed my day.....hopefully the other Queens can forgive me, since I haven't posted in a while. But the Queen of Spades is back, and in honor of Thanksgiving, here is favorite quote. It isn't much but I believe it is amazing.
"You mean that I shouldn't be wring my heart out over some boy who will never care for me-"
"No!" Sophie said. "There are worse things than that. It's alright to love someone who doesn't love you back, as long as they're worth you loving them. As long as they deserve it."
I love Sophie so much, and I'm super excited to see how she grows further in CP.
Yours Truly,
The Queen of Spades
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 23: 11/23
And guess who is back.... The most forgetful, MIA member of our blogging.... quadrio? No, quartet. That's the word. Anyway, time's a tickin and Clorkwork Prince is only two weeks plus two nights away. WHO ELSE IS EXCITED?! :) Soo, this is the first time I've actually had a tough time choosing a quote, usually I just flip and bam there's a great quote. But, I found one. I wanted to introduce one of my personal favorites, Magnus Bane. Even more interesting is our favorite warlock's little interpretation of Will. Take a look:
"Really." Magus looked at boy the more closely. Will was beautiful; Magnus had been in love many times throughout the years, and normally beauty of any sort moved him, but Will's never had. There was something dark about the boy, something hidden and strange that was hard to admire. He seemed to show nothing real to the world. Yet now, under his dripping black hair, he was as white as parchment, his hands clenched at his sides so tightly that they were shaking. It was seemed clear that some terrible turmoil was ripping him apart form the inside out.
Magnus reached behind himself and locked the parlor door. "Very well," he said. "Why don't you tell me what the problem is?"
I just love how Cassie Clare describes Will here. She doesn't paint him as good or bad, he just is. On a side note, I realize that my last two quotes have been about Will, perhaps I'm a little biased. But, I love Jem, too, don't worry. Thoughts, everyone?
Much love,
The White Queen
P.S. Here's the perfect song for Magnus:
Don't you agree? :)
P.S. Here's the perfect song for Magnus:
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