(1) YA Hungry City Chronicles series. This epic series conclusion, tense and exhilarating, finds the truce between the Green Storm and Traction Cities weakening and the resurrected Stalker Fang ready to deploy an ancient weapon of global destruction. Throughout, the propulsive action and universal themes are lightened by humor. The excitement builds to a riveting climax; the (beautifully circular) ending is bittersweet and compassionate.

Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2007

(2) YA Hungry City Chronicles series. In Mortal Engines Reeve unveiled a futuristic society of "traction cities" that roam the post-Apocalyptic earth. This sequel follows lovers Tom Natsworthy and Hester Shaw on their airship exploits to the traction city of Anchorage. The technological wizardry will gratify young sci-fi gearheads, while the intense emotions drive the thrilling plot at top speed until the battle-royale finish.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2004

(2) YA Hungry City Chronicles series. In the distant future, after the Sixty Minute War that destroyed civilization, London has become a wheeled mountain of metal that hunts down and "eats" other cities for raw materials. The tone of adventure and the narrow escapes, deepening loyalties, and not-infrequent bitter losses will all keep readers riveted. The elegiac confrontation at the climax sends several characters to their deaths in a blaze of glory and the survivors to a sobering victory.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2003