A review by amysutton
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
4.0
I actually really really loved this and I'm not completed sure why but I'm definitely not fighting it. I really enjoyed the idea of the alternative history. Others have said that the book had too much description about how the machines were built/used, but I love that it had so much explanation and development for the universe. The characters were interesting and the plot was very intriguing.
The only complaint I really have is that I feel like the book could have been condensed a bit more. Scott Westerfield is notorious for leaving cliff hangers, and obviously this is the first of a series so it's to be expected. I still felt like there could have been a *bit* more resolution.
**spoiler alert**
I'm also really excited to see where Deryn and Alek's relationship goes. I think it's such an interesting dynamic that Deryn is disguised as a boy, but she's starting to have feelings for Alek. That's hopefully going to lead to some deliciously awkward scenarios and confessions.
The only complaint I really have is that I feel like the book could have been condensed a bit more. Scott Westerfield is notorious for leaving cliff hangers, and obviously this is the first of a series so it's to be expected. I still felt like there could have been a *bit* more resolution.
**spoiler alert**
I'm also really excited to see where Deryn and Alek's relationship goes. I think it's such an interesting dynamic that Deryn is disguised as a boy, but she's starting to have feelings for Alek. That's hopefully going to lead to some deliciously awkward scenarios and confessions.