Book review - The League of Seven

Title: The League of Seven
Author: Alan Gratz
Genre: Fantasy/Steampunk
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Rating:

a little odd but a very good read. Action-packed

Summary: Archie has known about the Mangleborn, monsters trapped below the earth's surface, his entire life. His parents are members of the Septemberist Society, a secret group dedicated to suppressing the development of electricity which causes the Mangleborn to rise. But his parents and the rest of the Septemberists have been brainwashed and are attempting to free one of the Mangleborn. It is up to Archie and a few friends he makes along the way to save them.
My opinion: I loved the interplay of mythology with mechanics, especially the robots. I particularly liked how this book acknowledges the parallels between mythologies and spins those similar stories into a tale all its own. Also, you have these historical figures playing key roles in the plot. Like Edison and Tesla. It's an odd set of rules that this book sets up for it's characters but the rules are consistent, not changed at any point for the convenience of the plot. The characters are likeable and the plot is engaging. Great for fans of mythology, especially those with a sci-fi leaning.
More information: The League of Seven releases August 19th.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley.