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Best Book Series: Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

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24 October 2023

By NEBeep

The Mortal Engines series, by Philip Reeve, is a futuristic dystopia, set in a post-apocalyptic world where people live in large cities and travel around consuming one another in a bid to win increasingly scarce resources.

Whilst science fiction isn’t for everyone, these stories work as a parable for modern times and our environmental battle against consumerism. Suitable for teens and adults alike, but probably a bit dark and tricky for most children, the books provide plenty of humour and in-jokes and lots for any steam-punk lover.

Engaging, enthralling and with tons of fabulously strong characters, Mortal Engines is a must for anyone who enjoys dystopian young adult fiction.

Series list

Mortal Engines (2001)

Predator’s Gold (2003)

Infernal Devices (2005)

A Darkling Plain (2006)

 

Recommended Reading: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

 

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