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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre: #Fantasy #ScienceFiction #YoungAdult #Steampunk

Book Review:
This is part of the Carnegie Medal-winning Mortal Engines series by Philip Reeve. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, cities move on giant wheels and consume smaller towns for resources—a concept known as ''Municipal Darwinism.'' This story, centered around London (a ''Traction City''), follows the adventures of young protagonists Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw. After a deadly encounter on the streets of London, they are thrown out of the city and must survive in the dangerous, barren wasteland known as the Hunting Ground. Reeve's world-building is extraordinary, creating a unique blend of steampunk aesthetics, dystopian themes, and thrilling adventure. The characters are complex and morally ambiguous, and the plot is filled with twists and turns. This book is a gripping start to an unforgettable series that explores themes of history, memory, and the consequences of unchecked consumerism.