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A review by rachelbookdragon
The Clockwork Ghost by Laura Ruby
4.0
4.5 Stars. Ummm. That ending. Wow, I did not see that coming. This book’s plot hints at something impossibly complex being unspooled in the next book in the series, and I am eager to pick it up.
This was another great installment in the series, keeping the momentum generated from the first book, and like an underway car speeding on the tracks, doesn’t stop. This incredibly imaginative alternate NYC remains intriguing and full of secrets.
I really enjoyed the chapters told from unexpected points of view, like Carl and the blondes. There is so much happening in this series, from experimentation of chimera animals, to wealthy and corrupt people pulling strings behind the scenes, to the mysterious machines, and what they found in the trunk and the lady in grey. I almost cannot wrap my head around it all, and yet I think there is only one more book in the series. I cannot wait for it to be released.
The characters in the story continue to grow and mature. I particularly like Aunt Esther and her quirky nature and impossible job history. Ohno was also a funny highlight. Beyond everything, I marvel at the great Jewish representation in the story. The mention of horas at weddings, shivas, Hanukkah, and everything else Jewish woven into the story just makes me so happy. I love seeing myself represented on the page.
Laura Ruby writes such beautiful prose. I am thoroughly impressed with the intelligence of this series and the great narration of the audiobooks. Can’t wait for the next one.
This was another great installment in the series, keeping the momentum generated from the first book, and like an underway car speeding on the tracks, doesn’t stop. This incredibly imaginative alternate NYC remains intriguing and full of secrets.
I really enjoyed the chapters told from unexpected points of view, like Carl and the blondes. There is so much happening in this series, from experimentation of chimera animals, to wealthy and corrupt people pulling strings behind the scenes, to the mysterious machines, and what they found in the trunk and the lady in grey. I almost cannot wrap my head around it all, and yet I think there is only one more book in the series. I cannot wait for it to be released.
The characters in the story continue to grow and mature. I particularly like Aunt Esther and her quirky nature and impossible job history. Ohno was also a funny highlight. Beyond everything, I marvel at the great Jewish representation in the story. The mention of horas at weddings, shivas, Hanukkah, and everything else Jewish woven into the story just makes me so happy. I love seeing myself represented on the page.
Laura Ruby writes such beautiful prose. I am thoroughly impressed with the intelligence of this series and the great narration of the audiobooks. Can’t wait for the next one.