Books like Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Tessa Gray finds refuge with the Shadowhunters in Victorian London, yet her sanctuary is short‑lived when the Clave conspires to replace their protector, Charlotte, as head of the Institute. Should Charlotte lose her position, Tessa will be left on the streets and vulnerable to the Magister, a mysterious figure who aims to exploit her abilities for sinister purposes. With the aid of Will, a troubled but handsome ally, and Jem, a fiercely dedicated friend, Tessa uncovers the Magister’s personal grudge against the Shadowhunters, stemming from an old tragedy. The trio travels from mist‑filled Yorkshire to a manor steeped in horrors, through London’s slums, and into an enchanted ballroom where Tessa learns unsettling truths about her parentage. Their quest is further complicated when a clockwork demon delivers a warning to Will, revealing that the Magister is aware of their every move and that betrayal may lie within their ranks. As the danger escalates, Tessa wrestles with complex feelings for both Jem and Will. Will’s emotional barriers slowly break, hinting that confronting the Magister could free him and unlock answers for Tessa about her identity and destiny. The story culminates in a perilous search where love and deception threaten to corrupt the purest of hearts.

First publish date: 2012