The The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare is 3 books of ya fantasy that runs on romantic and atmospheric. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,616 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Cassandra Clare intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A atmospheric, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around love triangle, victorian setting, shadowhunters. 496 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A romantic, tense Young Adult ya fantasy built around love triangle, political intrigue, victorian. 528 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around final battle, love triangle resolution, sacrifice. 592 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Clockwork Angel is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the romantic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Clockwork Angel →Read the The Infernal Devices series in publication order: 1. Clockwork Angel, 2. Clockwork Prince, 3. Clockwork Princess. This is the intended reading order by Cassandra Clare.
The The Infernal Devices series has 3 books totaling 1,616 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The The Infernal Devices series is low-heat, averaging 0.3/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The The Infernal Devices series is a ya fantasy series by Cassandra Clare with romantic, atmospheric, adventurous vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Clockwork Angel — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Clockwork Angel breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.