Mortal Engines: 1 (Mortal Engines Quartet)

Reviews

Shashikant Suresh

I am a die hard fan of fantasy and science fiction and hence this book appeals to those interested in this genrè. I’ve read the whole series twice and plan to read again someday, the end of the fourth book is heartbreakingly wonderful and makes you want to start all over again!

Andy

London, where the majority of the story is set, is one of these huge traction cities. The characters are compelling too, finding myself getting drawn into their narratives as the story progresses.

Tonicha Fernandez

It's a very entertaining and engaging read. I listened to the audiobook option, narrated by Barnaby Edwards, and if you can, definitely check that out. There's plenty of action and adventure; Tom and Hester are both thrown off the London and get mixed up with slave traders, pirates, the enigmatic Anna Fang and the Anti Traction League and more, and there's also lots of intrigue too as Katherine and Bevis investigate Thaddeus Valentine and the MEDUSA weapon. The present generation are referred to as the ancient ones who have caused irreparable damage to the planet through a 60 minute war.

Reviewer19

I would thoroughly recommend this for ages 12-15+. Hester Shaw, a teenage girl with an horrific scar over half her face, in London with a vow to kill Thaddeus Valentine, an historian at the city of London, who murdered her parents and inflicted the scar down her face. Looking forward to the next instalment in the series, 'Predator's Gold'.

And it's in London where we're introduced to the main cast of characters. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story with a good cast of YA main characters that trundles along at a brisk pace with plenty going on to keep you invested. For adults approaching it for the first time: just be open minded to the fact this wasn’t necessarily written for us. Tom Natsworthy, a young and idealistic apprentice at the Guild of Historians, who remains loyal to the city.