I have to say, The Infernal Devices is a
lot similar to TMI. And it is just so frustrating to know that this story is seemingly like a "recycled version" of The Mortal Instruments. Aside from the story being a total drag and slow (thanks to Ms. Clare's ceaseless throws of side stories that doesn't really affect the main plot of the book), the main character -- Tessa Gray (similar to Clary Fray) -- snark remarks about Brother Enoch as if he just didn't save her brother's life. It took all of my strength not to hurl this book to her face when she said nasty things to Charlotte, Will, Jem and Jessamine (although I kind of like to get rid of her) about the Nephilim and how ridiculous they were. And of course, how she threatened Brother Enoch with forgiveness!
I give this 2/5 because even when I wasn't really that interested with the story (TMI is just SO much better), I think it gives me a sense of "1800s background" of the series. Like, for example, Church the cat. I just realized that it was Jem who brought him into the Institute. Such a cutie!