Clockwork Angel (1) (The Infernal Devices) by Cassandra Clare

“Clockwork Angel” by Cassandra Clare is the first book in “The Infernal Devices” series, a prequel to “The Mortal Instruments.” Set in Victorian London, it follows Tessa Gray, a young woman who discovers her latent magical abilities after being thrust into the shadowy world of the Shadowhunters. Tessa is searching for her missing brother and becomes entangled in a conflict between the Shadowhunters and a group of dangerous supernatural creatures. She learns that she has the power to shapeshift and is drawn into the intricate world of demon hunting and dark magic. As Tessa navigates this new world, she uncovers secrets about her own past and her connection to the Shadowhunters.