It didn't have much suspense either but I liked that the plot never dragged and the story came to a neat and tidy conclusion (though there is a fourth book coming out).Ĭharacter-wise, Lily and Robert remain the same characters throughout and didn't really grow. The plot of Skycircus is relatively basic and while it was fast-paced and entertaining, it lacked a sense of urgency and danger- there was never a moment when I truly believed the characters were in peril despite their circumstances. While I enjoyed reading Skycircus, it lacked the depth and excitement of Moonlocket. Lily, Robert, and their snarky mech-animal sidekick, Malkin are back for another adventure featuring a flying circus, a birthday invite gone wrong, and revelations surrounding Lily's mother. So I feel like this middle grade would be a great one to give to younger readers who want to start thinking about how we define humans, how we treat them, and what it says about us.įind Cogheart on Goodreads, Amazon, Indiebound & The Book Depository.Similar to Moonlocket (the second book in this series), it's not necessary to have read the prior book in the series to enjoy this one. As someone who wrote a thesis on cyborgs, Cogheart has interesting discussions both about automatons, and cyborgs. The biggest element that caught my eye was the way other adults and people treat the Mechanical creatures, like they are incapable of emotions and thus worthy of disregard and cruelty. So, in other words, a book that would have been just up my alley.īut what’s so great about Cogheart is that there are elements that are more complex, so for older readers it’s still a fabulous and entertaining read.
It’s also a story where Lily has to fight against what the adults in her life are pushing her towards, even when she knows it is dangerous. At the heart it’s a book about sacrifice, hard decisions, and how we deal with the mistakes we make. It has a tender relationship between Lily and her father, a story about friendship, mechanical creatures, and people who make mistakes. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)Ĭogheart is a book I think I really would have adored as a child. (Disclaimer: I received this free book from Netgalley. Murder, mayhem and mystery meet in this gripping Victorian adventure. Too soon Lily realizes that those she holds dear may be the very ones to break her heart. With her friends-Robert, the clockmaker’s son, and Malkin, her mechanical fox-Lily is plunged into a murky and menacing world. Her father is missing and now silver-eyed men stalk her through the shadows. But along the way, you meet some charming characters and see how the Mechanicals are treated. Cogheart is a tender middle grade about a girl’s quest to save her father.
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