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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Pull three people out of prison--a disgraced paladin, a convicted forger, and a heartless assassin. Give them weapons, carnivorous tattoos, and each other. Point them at the enemy.What could possibly go wrong?In the sequel to CLOCKWORK BOYS, Slate, Brenner, Caliban and Learned Edmund have arrived in Anuket City, the source of the mysterious Clockwork Boys. But the secrets they're keeping could well destroy them, before the city even gets the chance...
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Is The Wonder Engine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains strong violence involving an assassin and battles, moderate language, and morally complex characters dealing with prison backgrounds and dangerous missions. Sexual content is present but not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this action-packed adventure with misfit characters, dark humor, and high-stakes mysteries involving clockwork enemies.