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Mysteries of Cove #2
Gears of Revolution
After finding a compass and clues left by Kallista's father, Leo Babbage, Trenton and Kallista head west aboard their homemade mechanical dragon to search for the missing inventor. The teenagers hope to find answers about their mountain city of Cove, but instead, they find only a blackened forest, ruined buildings, and a small underground city. Almost immediately, Trenton and Kallista are caught up in a civil war between a clan of scavengers called Whipjacks and the Order of the Beast, people who believe that dragons are immortal and divine. Stranded in a new city, the two friends meet Plucky, a Whipjack girl with mechanical legs, and Ander, a young member of the Order who claims humans are able to communicate with dragons. Can they trust anyone, or have they unknowingly stepped into a trap? And high above in the sky, the dragons are gathering . . .
352 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2016
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J. Scott Savage
20 books535 followersJ Scott Savage is the author of 19 novels including the Mysteries of Cove series, the Farworld series, and the Case File 13 series, and the Lost Wonderland Diaries.
He has been writing books for over twenty years. His books have received various recognitions including Junior Library Selection, Starred reviews from PW and Kirkus, Amazon Book of the Month,
Barnes and Noble Select book, and several state award nominations.
He has visited over 2500 schools, dozens of writers conferences, and taught many writing classes. He has four children and seven grandchildren. He lives with his wife Jennifer in a windy valley of the Rocky Mountains.
He loves hearing from his readers at info@jscottsavage.com
He has been writing books for over twenty years. His books have received various recognitions including Junior Library Selection, Starred reviews from PW and Kirkus, Amazon Book of the Month,
Barnes and Noble Select book, and several state award nominations.
He has visited over 2500 schools, dozens of writers conferences, and taught many writing classes. He has four children and seven grandchildren. He lives with his wife Jennifer in a windy valley of the Rocky Mountains.
He loves hearing from his readers at info@jscottsavage.com
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August 20, 2021
Enjoyed this sequel like I did the first book. Can't wait to listen to the next and final book in the series. Kind of bittersweet though!
December 23, 2019
3.5 stars
Steampunk plus dragons — that’s this series.
In this book, Trenton and Kallista explore the outside world a bit and try to track down Kallista’s father. They eventually meet another group of people and build an airship and fight dragons. There is clue-finding, puzzle-solving, betrayal, and so on. It’s a grand adventure ideal for middle-graders.
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Steampunk plus dragons — that’s this series.
In this book, Trenton and Kallista explore the outside world a bit and try to track down Kallista’s father. They eventually meet another group of people and build an airship and fight dragons. There is clue-finding, puzzle-solving, betrayal, and so on. It’s a grand adventure ideal for middle-graders.
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May 30, 2019
Fun, solid read, nice for free reading. Mechanical bits are over my head. Political parts rather pointed. Characters and plot interesting, quest is questy, dialogue often quotable.
Give yourself permission to fail, but also give yourself permission to blow some things up in the process.
Give yourself permission to fail, but also give yourself permission to blow some things up in the process.
September 26, 2016
Gears of Revolution, book two in the Mysteries of Cove Series, is now out. The first book was great in that it was inventive with new ideas not seen in other Middle Grade books. A Steampunk/Middle Grade Fantasy I really loved, and how it fostered the idea of finding and developing the things you are good at and being creative.
Book two picks up right where book one ended. Honestly, please read the first book before you start book two. So much happens in the first book where you see not only events develop, but also the relationship between the two main characters of Trenton and Kallista. It will also explain a lot of how these two interact in the second book and how their friendship is challenged.
Speaking of second books, this is something this author does very well. He knows how to avoid the "2nd Book in a Series Curse". Every book series I've read by J. Scott Savage has avoided this curse and made the second book even better than the first. Gears of Revolution has an incredible plot that moves things forward, instead of of being plumped with filler to get us through until book three. There were so many things I loved!
-New Characters: I truly loved the new characters introduced in Gears. Meeting two new groups of people The Whipjacks and the Order of the Beast was awesome. My favorite new character had to be a Whipjack named Plucky with her feisty attitude that matched her name. I also liked the young, mysterious Ander who belonged to the Order. There's also another interesting character named Dimber Damber Cochrane who kept me, and Trenton and Kallista on their toes.
-World Building: This aspect takes a huge leap in this second book. We find out so much more about the world that Mysteries of Cove is set in. Readers also learn more about the history and happenings outside of the city of Discovery, also known as Cove. The revelations near the end of the book are quite shocking.
-Dragons: Yes! There are more dragons and I can't wait to learn even more about them. I love dragons and anytime they are in a book is a plus to me. But, they are becoming even more dangerous this time around.
-Changes in Discovery:(SPOILERS for book one) I was so happy when it was revealed about the changes that had taken place in Discovery since Trenton and Kallista had gone off exploring. Trenton returns to find out that being creative is no longer banned! He is shocked to see art work displayed after it had been locked up for so many years. There is also a happy surprise about Trenton's father that is revealed that I'm not sharing because I want you to be as excited as I was in chapter 27. Let's just say that Trenton soon realizes that he has returned to a very different city than the one he'd left.
Character Growth: Trenton is the one that makes so many amazing changes in Gears, not only physically, but changes in how he thinks about others and in his own levels of confidence. It's always so satisfying to experience that with a character.But,there is also a message at the end that Kallista shares with Trenton that I loved...
"I once asked my father for the best piece of advice he could give me...He said to give yourself permission to fail."
"That's real encouraging."
"It actually is," she said, ignoring his sarcasm. "Because if you only try the things you believe you can do, you'll only accomplish the things you already knew you could do. But if you give yourself permission to fail, you're free to try the things that seem completely beyond your reach. And that's when magic happens."
That was so insane it was brilliant.
What wonderful words for kids and adults to remember!
Over all, this book is so exciting: filled with action (Fighting dragons mid-air), intrigue (Who are the good guys and who are the bad? It changes throughout the story), mysteries (figuring out secret plans left by Kallista's father), and a rip-roaring ending that will leave you breathless. So when is book three coming out? I can't wait to read what J. Scott Savage has in store for his characters and his readers. This is absolutely a 5 star read!
Book two picks up right where book one ended. Honestly, please read the first book before you start book two. So much happens in the first book where you see not only events develop, but also the relationship between the two main characters of Trenton and Kallista. It will also explain a lot of how these two interact in the second book and how their friendship is challenged.
Speaking of second books, this is something this author does very well. He knows how to avoid the "2nd Book in a Series Curse". Every book series I've read by J. Scott Savage has avoided this curse and made the second book even better than the first. Gears of Revolution has an incredible plot that moves things forward, instead of of being plumped with filler to get us through until book three. There were so many things I loved!
-New Characters: I truly loved the new characters introduced in Gears. Meeting two new groups of people The Whipjacks and the Order of the Beast was awesome. My favorite new character had to be a Whipjack named Plucky with her feisty attitude that matched her name. I also liked the young, mysterious Ander who belonged to the Order. There's also another interesting character named Dimber Damber Cochrane who kept me, and Trenton and Kallista on their toes.
-World Building: This aspect takes a huge leap in this second book. We find out so much more about the world that Mysteries of Cove is set in. Readers also learn more about the history and happenings outside of the city of Discovery, also known as Cove. The revelations near the end of the book are quite shocking.
-Dragons: Yes! There are more dragons and I can't wait to learn even more about them. I love dragons and anytime they are in a book is a plus to me. But, they are becoming even more dangerous this time around.
-Changes in Discovery:(SPOILERS for book one) I was so happy when it was revealed about the changes that had taken place in Discovery since Trenton and Kallista had gone off exploring. Trenton returns to find out that being creative is no longer banned! He is shocked to see art work displayed after it had been locked up for so many years. There is also a happy surprise about Trenton's father that is revealed that I'm not sharing because I want you to be as excited as I was in chapter 27. Let's just say that Trenton soon realizes that he has returned to a very different city than the one he'd left.
Character Growth: Trenton is the one that makes so many amazing changes in Gears, not only physically, but changes in how he thinks about others and in his own levels of confidence. It's always so satisfying to experience that with a character.But,there is also a message at the end that Kallista shares with Trenton that I loved...
"I once asked my father for the best piece of advice he could give me...He said to give yourself permission to fail."
"That's real encouraging."
"It actually is," she said, ignoring his sarcasm. "Because if you only try the things you believe you can do, you'll only accomplish the things you already knew you could do. But if you give yourself permission to fail, you're free to try the things that seem completely beyond your reach. And that's when magic happens."
That was so insane it was brilliant.
What wonderful words for kids and adults to remember!
Over all, this book is so exciting: filled with action (Fighting dragons mid-air), intrigue (Who are the good guys and who are the bad? It changes throughout the story), mysteries (figuring out secret plans left by Kallista's father), and a rip-roaring ending that will leave you breathless. So when is book three coming out? I can't wait to read what J. Scott Savage has in store for his characters and his readers. This is absolutely a 5 star read!
December 24, 2020
Excellent Book
April 18, 2024
A great sequel. Lots of new interesting characters are introduced and Kallista and Trenton figure out more pieces of the dragon puzzle. Things moved right along, but everything isn't all rosy - and the conflict between them adds some tension and dimension to the story.
July 11, 2023
Like the first, this would have been a really fun read when I was in the age group. As an adult it is alright, simplistic and with interesting ideas. It's fairly predictable though there were some things that were a nice surprise. The characters are growing slowly, but their strengths and weaknesses are played on nicely.
I felt that everyone was a bit too quick to the fuse, that there was a massive lack of communication on their arrival at Seattle and things would have gone a lot smoother if they'd just been a little less aggressive. But it does fit with their personalities, even if I was like "you guys are being stupid." There were times I felt Savage was keeping Krista "out of the way" because he had made her TOO smart and strong, so she would have just flipped everything on its head right from the get go. But I was reconciled eventually.
Violence, death, talk of war, torture, imprisonment.
I felt that everyone was a bit too quick to the fuse, that there was a massive lack of communication on their arrival at Seattle and things would have gone a lot smoother if they'd just been a little less aggressive. But it does fit with their personalities, even if I was like "you guys are being stupid." There were times I felt Savage was keeping Krista "out of the way" because he had made her TOO smart and strong, so she would have just flipped everything on its head right from the get go. But I was reconciled eventually.
Violence, death, talk of war, torture, imprisonment.
March 19, 2017
This was a fantastic continuation of Trenton and Kallista's adventure that began with the first book, Fires of Invention. Having read other books by J. Scott Savage before, I was really looking forward to this one before I began. And he doesn't disappoint! The action begins right off, pulling me into the story, and I loved the twists and turns the story took. I liked how some characters tricked me into thinking something about them when something else was true. I think my favorite character in this book was Plucky. She was fantastic, and was very entertaining to watch. I liked how Trenton and Kallista found what they found, but was sad that they lost it again. I like how somethings were resolved, and other questions created that will continue on into the next book to be answered there. I did notice what appeared to be a small error in their solving the clue which the letter that begins "It is now the eleventh hour..." There appears to be a word missing in the answer they discover. But it was a minor thing, and did not interfere with my enjoying the rest of the story. So I give it a very hearty five stars!
June 21, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, although I did find myself often getting frustrated that for every time the kids seemed to make any progress they’d get pushed back farther. Every hope would get dashed. I also found myself wanting to scream or cry off and on through this book. Over all though, it was very riveting, and kept me on the edge of my seat, and I had to continue to find out what would happen next.
December 31, 2024
3.75 ⭐️it was fun it was nice!!! My baby Ander dying hurts tho I wanted to see him in the next book sm. He deserves better than to dieeee he was definitely my favorite new character. Also wish there was more of Kallista in the book. But overall it was fun and I’m going to go read the final book now.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2018
Great follow up to book 1! While there are predictable moments in this book that rival any summer blockbuster movies, I still enjoyed it very much. Book 3 here I come, hopefully the book concludes with some steampunk cacophony!
April 29, 2019
I read this with my twins, and I think we liked it even more than the first one. This is a really fun series, and book two ups the stakes and adds in some fun characters. 4.5 stars.
September 16, 2019
The adventure of the kids and their mission to save the world from the evil hungry dragons with their own inventions.
July 12, 2024
Pretty good book. I can’t count how many climaxes there were haha. A great continuation. Excited to read the third!
September 15, 2016
Originally posted at Log Cabin Library
To really do this review justice, I need to back track and give a bit of information from the first book. Trenton is this kid who lives in Cove, a city that for about 150 years was essentially hiding inside of a mountain. Every part of life at Cove was controlled and the creating or making of new things was strictly forbidden. Now for Trenton this was near to impossible, he was just wired to ask “what if?” By the end of the book, Trenton had teamed up with Kallista, who's the daughter of famous inventor Leo Babbage, the man who was the main reason the city abandoned inventions and creativity in the first place. Together, Trenton and Kallista followed clues to locate parts Leo Babbage left scattered across the city, assembled a massive mechanical dragon (Landon), and prevented the destruction of Cove. At the end of the story, Kallista found a cryptic message and compass, so Trenton and Kallista make plans to try and find her father.
Which leads us into book two, Gears of Revolution. Trenton and Kallista begin their journey to try to find Kallista's father. What they encounter instead are a lot of dragons and also end up getting shot out of the air by a group calling themselves the “Whipjacks,” being lead by someone who calls himself the “Dimber Damber” (Cochrane). The duo find the city of “Seattle,” a place that is very different from their home. The Whipjacks are the group keeping Seattle running, they are in charge of operating everything mechanical. They also are developing new machines, my favorite being the horsecycle, part motorcycle/jousting machine. In Seattle, there is another group wearing red robes called The Order of the Beast, who don't see dragons as monsters, but rather as things to be revered. The Order has been working with the dragons to keep the city secure, in exchange for offering them food. Seeing as the Order think so highly of the dragons, Trenton and Kallista hide the fact that they've killed one back in Cove. Seeing potential in the duo, Cochrane convinces the Order that rather than killing Trenton and Kallista, they should take advantage of their mechanical skills and the two begin working for him. But, Trenton and Kallista also find out that Cochrane has much more planned for them and that Seattle may be gearing itself up for a war.
I really liked how Cove, which is actually Discovery, is very different from Seattle. Discovery kept itself hidden and safe from the dragons for a very long time. It had an established system built on cooperation that allowed them to use existing technology to make their own food, to have crops, and essentially life was fairly good. Whereas, Seattle made packs with the dragons and the people had to scavenge for food, everyone had to fend for themselves. Trenton seemed to really understand the differences between the two cities and tried to get both cities to come together against the dragons. He foresaw the dangers approaching. It's a really interesting plot with lots of different dynamics at work at the same time, I think it's why the pacing slowed down a bit, lots of things to keep straight. There was also still the mystery of where the dragons came from lingering in the background too. In Gears of Revolution, the relationship between Trenton and Kallista also changes. At first, they were working hard together just to keep Landon in the air, but once they are in Seattle, Kallista begins to become more evasive and is hiding out in the library researching her father's messages. I missed seeing the two of them building together, but the new city and addition of Plucky (a Whipjack girl) kept things interesting. Like in the first book, Gears has all of these really cool steampunk elements with this book delving into chemistry, electricity, the making of gunpowder, hydrogen and aerodynamics of flying. Plus in the end, there is this really cool sounding airship. So yeah, dragons, steampunk, whole new city and still leaves me with wanting to see where things will go next.
Favorite passage: "He said to give yourself permission to fail." "That's real encouraging." "It actually is, she said, ignoring his sarcasm." "Because if you only try the things you believe you can do, you'll only accomplish the things you already knew you could do. But if you give yourself permission to fail, you're free to try the things that seem completely beyond your reach. And that's when magic happens."
*In exchange for an honest review, an E-ARC was received from the publisher for free via Netgalley*
To really do this review justice, I need to back track and give a bit of information from the first book. Trenton is this kid who lives in Cove, a city that for about 150 years was essentially hiding inside of a mountain. Every part of life at Cove was controlled and the creating or making of new things was strictly forbidden. Now for Trenton this was near to impossible, he was just wired to ask “what if?” By the end of the book, Trenton had teamed up with Kallista, who's the daughter of famous inventor Leo Babbage, the man who was the main reason the city abandoned inventions and creativity in the first place. Together, Trenton and Kallista followed clues to locate parts Leo Babbage left scattered across the city, assembled a massive mechanical dragon (Landon), and prevented the destruction of Cove. At the end of the story, Kallista found a cryptic message and compass, so Trenton and Kallista make plans to try and find her father.
Which leads us into book two, Gears of Revolution. Trenton and Kallista begin their journey to try to find Kallista's father. What they encounter instead are a lot of dragons and also end up getting shot out of the air by a group calling themselves the “Whipjacks,” being lead by someone who calls himself the “Dimber Damber” (Cochrane). The duo find the city of “Seattle,” a place that is very different from their home. The Whipjacks are the group keeping Seattle running, they are in charge of operating everything mechanical. They also are developing new machines, my favorite being the horsecycle, part motorcycle/jousting machine. In Seattle, there is another group wearing red robes called The Order of the Beast, who don't see dragons as monsters, but rather as things to be revered. The Order has been working with the dragons to keep the city secure, in exchange for offering them food. Seeing as the Order think so highly of the dragons, Trenton and Kallista hide the fact that they've killed one back in Cove. Seeing potential in the duo, Cochrane convinces the Order that rather than killing Trenton and Kallista, they should take advantage of their mechanical skills and the two begin working for him. But, Trenton and Kallista also find out that Cochrane has much more planned for them and that Seattle may be gearing itself up for a war.
I really liked how Cove, which is actually Discovery, is very different from Seattle. Discovery kept itself hidden and safe from the dragons for a very long time. It had an established system built on cooperation that allowed them to use existing technology to make their own food, to have crops, and essentially life was fairly good. Whereas, Seattle made packs with the dragons and the people had to scavenge for food, everyone had to fend for themselves. Trenton seemed to really understand the differences between the two cities and tried to get both cities to come together against the dragons. He foresaw the dangers approaching. It's a really interesting plot with lots of different dynamics at work at the same time, I think it's why the pacing slowed down a bit, lots of things to keep straight. There was also still the mystery of where the dragons came from lingering in the background too. In Gears of Revolution, the relationship between Trenton and Kallista also changes. At first, they were working hard together just to keep Landon in the air, but once they are in Seattle, Kallista begins to become more evasive and is hiding out in the library researching her father's messages. I missed seeing the two of them building together, but the new city and addition of Plucky (a Whipjack girl) kept things interesting. Like in the first book, Gears has all of these really cool steampunk elements with this book delving into chemistry, electricity, the making of gunpowder, hydrogen and aerodynamics of flying. Plus in the end, there is this really cool sounding airship. So yeah, dragons, steampunk, whole new city and still leaves me with wanting to see where things will go next.
Favorite passage: "He said to give yourself permission to fail." "That's real encouraging." "It actually is, she said, ignoring his sarcasm." "Because if you only try the things you believe you can do, you'll only accomplish the things you already knew you could do. But if you give yourself permission to fail, you're free to try the things that seem completely beyond your reach. And that's when magic happens."
*In exchange for an honest review, an E-ARC was received from the publisher for free via Netgalley*
December 12, 2017
Good second novel in the series. Character growth occurs, and plot points are resolved.
April 8, 2016
I received the wonderful opportunity to read an early draft of this novel as I did the first one.
There is a term out there: "the second book curse". It is usually attached to the second book in a trilogy. I've read lots of trilogies, and I'll be honest, the second book is usually my least favorite. Granted, it's a tough book to write. It has to act as a follow-up to a book that convinced multiple people to pour thousands of dollars into it, and it also has to act as a lead-up to a conclusion that will satisfy readers and publishers. It's a huge and daunting task.
But then there are second books that break the second book curse.
Gears of Revolution is not what I expected it. That being said, I didn't really know what I expected. The first book was so unique and exciting that I, of course, expected it of the second one. But the directions the author could take the book were limitless. The first book contains a very open ending and gives almost no hints as to where it's headed.
Yet Gears does not disappoint.
I don't want to give too much away in this review, so I'll try to be as discreet as possible.
The character growth in this book is more than I expected. Instead of being put in circumstances where they have to grow, these characters are given the opportunity to face their flaws and accept that they all make mistakes. I loved this.
One of my favorite things of the book was the underlying, subtle mystery, just like the first. Fires of Invention and Gears of Revolution are almost parallels to each other in the sense of storytelling. Both are hiding a secret, and we don't realize this until about halfway. How Savage managed to do this twice is beyond me.
Another thing I really love about this series is that we are not forced to wait for answers. Yes, there are some questions that still need answering, but for the most part, Savage manages to raise enough questions that it keeps our interest through the novel, yet does not overwhelm or annoy us. And he delivers what he promises. The answers are always right in front of us.
The only problem with this novel is the necessity of a slow build-up. Just like the first one, we don't see much action for a while. The characters are usually spending their time building things, thinking, planning, exploring, etc. And while this is necessary, it's a very risky move for an author. It's an unspoken promise to the reader that what they are reading right now is going to have a pay-off that's worth it.
In no way am I saying that I didn't enjoy Gears, or that I became annoyed and discouraged by its slow batch, but I am saying that it's a risky move. It's like watching a half-decent movie where you have to sit through lots of exposition only to come out feeling underwhelmed, disappointed and cheated. But Gears does not do this.
Savage manages to deliver a climax and a conclusion that not only entertains, but contains multiple twists, action scenes that I dreamed of as a kid, and a cliff-hanger that won't kill you with anticipation, but will keep you thinking about it until the final book releases a year from now. This book is the perfect example of what a second book should be. It improves upon the first, leaving you feeling that yes, reading the first book was worth it, yes, reading this book was worth it, and yes, now I have to read the next book because it will be worth it.
I loved it. Genius writing, yet again. A dragon novel that is worth boasting about, because it is unlike every other dragon book I've read.
-Jackson
There is a term out there: "the second book curse". It is usually attached to the second book in a trilogy. I've read lots of trilogies, and I'll be honest, the second book is usually my least favorite. Granted, it's a tough book to write. It has to act as a follow-up to a book that convinced multiple people to pour thousands of dollars into it, and it also has to act as a lead-up to a conclusion that will satisfy readers and publishers. It's a huge and daunting task.
But then there are second books that break the second book curse.
Gears of Revolution is not what I expected it. That being said, I didn't really know what I expected. The first book was so unique and exciting that I, of course, expected it of the second one. But the directions the author could take the book were limitless. The first book contains a very open ending and gives almost no hints as to where it's headed.
Yet Gears does not disappoint.
I don't want to give too much away in this review, so I'll try to be as discreet as possible.
The character growth in this book is more than I expected. Instead of being put in circumstances where they have to grow, these characters are given the opportunity to face their flaws and accept that they all make mistakes. I loved this.
One of my favorite things of the book was the underlying, subtle mystery, just like the first. Fires of Invention and Gears of Revolution are almost parallels to each other in the sense of storytelling. Both are hiding a secret, and we don't realize this until about halfway. How Savage managed to do this twice is beyond me.
Another thing I really love about this series is that we are not forced to wait for answers. Yes, there are some questions that still need answering, but for the most part, Savage manages to raise enough questions that it keeps our interest through the novel, yet does not overwhelm or annoy us. And he delivers what he promises. The answers are always right in front of us.
The only problem with this novel is the necessity of a slow build-up. Just like the first one, we don't see much action for a while. The characters are usually spending their time building things, thinking, planning, exploring, etc. And while this is necessary, it's a very risky move for an author. It's an unspoken promise to the reader that what they are reading right now is going to have a pay-off that's worth it.
In no way am I saying that I didn't enjoy Gears, or that I became annoyed and discouraged by its slow batch, but I am saying that it's a risky move. It's like watching a half-decent movie where you have to sit through lots of exposition only to come out feeling underwhelmed, disappointed and cheated. But Gears does not do this.
Savage manages to deliver a climax and a conclusion that not only entertains, but contains multiple twists, action scenes that I dreamed of as a kid, and a cliff-hanger that won't kill you with anticipation, but will keep you thinking about it until the final book releases a year from now. This book is the perfect example of what a second book should be. It improves upon the first, leaving you feeling that yes, reading the first book was worth it, yes, reading this book was worth it, and yes, now I have to read the next book because it will be worth it.
I loved it. Genius writing, yet again. A dragon novel that is worth boasting about, because it is unlike every other dragon book I've read.
-Jackson
July 16, 2016
Opening line:
"Trenton lifted the side flap of his leather flight helmet, and a blast of mountain air instantly made his exposed ear go numb."
J. Scott Savage has written another intriguing, mysterious middle-grade book that everyone, even adults will want to read!
The story moves along as our main characters face their fears and flaws and keep moving on and becoming stronger and better. Kallista and Trenton are in the middle of trouble and excitement again and this second doesn't disappoint as other second books might. Imagination and twists and dragons fill this story and it's hard to put down.
I love how Mr. Savage always has parents in his books and they are helpful and smart.
His writing and skill are awesome and keep getting better, if that's possible because I don't think I've read a book of his I disliked.
I recommend this for a great summer read to keep kids brains from turning to mush! Keep writing, Mr. Savage! Keep on writing!
Thanks to netgalley for the read in exchange for my honest review.
"Trenton lifted the side flap of his leather flight helmet, and a blast of mountain air instantly made his exposed ear go numb."
J. Scott Savage has written another intriguing, mysterious middle-grade book that everyone, even adults will want to read!
The story moves along as our main characters face their fears and flaws and keep moving on and becoming stronger and better. Kallista and Trenton are in the middle of trouble and excitement again and this second doesn't disappoint as other second books might. Imagination and twists and dragons fill this story and it's hard to put down.
I love how Mr. Savage always has parents in his books and they are helpful and smart.
His writing and skill are awesome and keep getting better, if that's possible because I don't think I've read a book of his I disliked.
I recommend this for a great summer read to keep kids brains from turning to mush! Keep writing, Mr. Savage! Keep on writing!
Thanks to netgalley for the read in exchange for my honest review.
April 24, 2017
Savage, J. Scott Gears of Revolution, 336 pages. Shadow Mountain, 2016. $18. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (fantasy fighting).
Now that Cove is safe, Kallista is determined to find any sin of her father – she is sure that he is still alive. With Trenton’s help, she sets on her journey, following the clues. To their surprise, they find an entire of city of people living underground – people who worship the dragons that are trying to kill all humans. For the first time Kallista asks herself, “Where do the dragons come from?” Danger, deception, and heartbreak await the pair on their journey.
Savage throws his pair right back into danger and intrigue in the newest part of the series. This definitely doesn’t suffer from second-book-syndrome! While the danger is high, it is perfect for upper elementary as well as middle school readers. I found it fun to see dragons as the enemy for once. Savage is really finding his groove.
EL, MS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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Now that Cove is safe, Kallista is determined to find any sin of her father – she is sure that he is still alive. With Trenton’s help, she sets on her journey, following the clues. To their surprise, they find an entire of city of people living underground – people who worship the dragons that are trying to kill all humans. For the first time Kallista asks herself, “Where do the dragons come from?” Danger, deception, and heartbreak await the pair on their journey.
Savage throws his pair right back into danger and intrigue in the newest part of the series. This definitely doesn’t suffer from second-book-syndrome! While the danger is high, it is perfect for upper elementary as well as middle school readers. I found it fun to see dragons as the enemy for once. Savage is really finding his groove.
EL, MS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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August 19, 2017
Continues on with Trenton and Kallista out in the world searching for her father. They find clues leading them to Seattle and are captured by the community living there. This new place is divided into two groups; The Order, who worship the dragons and the Whipjacks who steal and plot and create. They don't know who to trust and are soon divided Kallista looking for her father who was there and left clues behind and Trenton designing and building secret weapons to fight the dragons.
So many plot twists, I didn't know who to trust until the end. A really well written sequel and a good lead into the next book.
Some violence, No sex, No bad language.
So many plot twists, I didn't know who to trust until the end. A really well written sequel and a good lead into the next book.
Some violence, No sex, No bad language.
August 25, 2016
What a FUN book!
Dragons, inventions, secret clues, revolution.
A great read for any age making it a perfect book to read together as a family--
I am loving this Steam Punk genre!
Dragons, inventions, secret clues, revolution.
A great read for any age making it a perfect book to read together as a family--
I am loving this Steam Punk genre!
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March 21, 2017Seriously love this series!
October 30, 2016
This deserves a good and detailed review, for now I salute Mr. Savage and I'm hungry for more. Superbly well done.
September 2, 2016
4/5 stars
PG for some fantasy violence
Recommend for anyone who likes steampunk or dragons or steampunk dragons
[There will be SPOILERS of the events from the first book, [book:Fires of Invention|25205326].]
When last we left Cove, super-mechanics Trenton Coleman and Kallista Babbage showed their underground civilization that the outside world wasn't a poisonous death trap of technological pollution. They proved they had been lied to for years. They also proved that inventing wasn't a sin and that machines could be used for great and wondrous things. They learned the true name of Cove -Discovery, once a haven for scientists and inventors. They even killed the dragon that attacked their city.
Right.
DRAGONS EXIST.
That was the other little secret they uncovered.
Then they managed to kill the dragon that attacked their city.
Now, Kallista is determined to find her father, the eccentric and brilliant inventor Leo Babbage, who escaped the city and left another puzzle of clues behind for her to follow. With Trenton's help, they follow Leo's path aboard their majestic mechanical dragon Ladon to a far off city called 'Seattle', dodging dragons of the scales and blood variety along the way.
You're sold on this already, aren't you? I don't blame you. I love, love, LOVE this premise so. freaking. much.
While just as much of an adventure as Fires of Invention, the intrigue for Gears of Revolution really kicked it up a notch. Plus, Savage delves even deeper into the 'steampunk' culture with the introduction of the Whipjacks -technological superior social outcasts with fantastic accents and slang- and their charismatic leader, the 'dimber damber' Cochrane. (Oh yep. Loving it.)
And once again, Savage regales us with new inventions and throws in some political and social discord for Trenton and Kallista to contend with -because obviously dragons aren't enough of a challenge for them. Gears also takes the world on a darker turn, because the city Trenton and Kallista find next is more brutal, more savage. (No pun intended*) This Seattle has a survival-of-the-fittest mentality unseen in the peaceful Discovery and it's interesting watching Kallista and Trenton deal with this unpleasant jolt of reality. It adds a new angle for them and I like the affect it has on their characters, coming from a city where everyone has enough to eat to seeing a place where some have to resort to desperate methods just to keep from starving.
Kallista and Trenton are still awkwardly adorable, since they both relate far better to machines than people (especially each other). They are learning to interact better (which, again, is adorable) but they still need some work on their dealings with others. Which is part of the fun!
Kallista comes a little into her own in this sequel. Up to now, she has been dutifully following the clues left behind by her father, but I like that we see a touch of perhaps not exactly resentment, but the idea that these games her father loved to play aren't exactly her cup of tea. I like seeing this side of Kallista and I'm excited to see where it takes her from here.
One thing I mentioned specifically in my review for Fires of Invention was the portrayal of Trenton's mother, who disapproves of the machines Trenton loves so much, and of the complicated relationship between them, and I have to say, I love it even more in the sequel. Since they reached a better understanding of each other last book, Savage successfully starts deepening their relationship and I love watching every minute -even though there aren't very many! (Next book, maybe. Next book...)
Fires floored me with the reveal of dragons, and Gears wowed me with the further depth of this world. Whereas Discovery had hidden away from the reality of dragons, the city built from the remains of Seattle designed a religion around them. (Whoa is right.) The Order of the Beast is exactly what it sounds like. The core of the religion is a worship of the 'holy beasts' and its role in society is basically the peace they claim to have brokered with the dragons.
I would have loved to see The Order of the Beast explored more within the story; I'm a worldbuilding nerd like that. We do get one of these 'Red Robes' as a prominent character and I devoured the tidbits of this whacked out religion he fed us. He also raised some very interesting -and uncomfortable- questions about the nature of dragons. And Kallista is uncovering questions about the dragons on her own. The deeper Savage takes us into his world, the deeper we see the story go and I love this progression!
There a couple of great new characters in this book. Aside from the aforementioned Cochrane, head of the motley eccentric Whipjacks, we also get Ander -a member of the dragon-worshiping Order of the Beast who has questionable motives- and Plucky -a young Whipjack with awesome mechanical leg braces who has questionable motives. You might be sensing a theme here.
But even with all this fantastic new content, one of my very favorite moments in this book actually involves old faces, specifically Mr. Darrow and his son, Angus. It's not much of a spoiler. So I'm going to tell you about it.
As you might recall, Angus isn't much of a fan of Trenton and Kallista. He's actually a bit of a bully, just like his father. Angus has always intrigued me, though, and he's one of the characters who really stuck in the back of my mind. There is a moment in Gears when Trenton finds his path blocked by Mr. Darrow and this happens:
"You're a coward and a fool," Trenton yelled as he ran past. "And one day, your son is going to realize it."
Remember that Trenton isn't much of a people person; I don't feel like this line is spoken out of spite or even that Trenton is lashing out. This is just the truth as Trenton sees it.
So why am I so hung up on this? It's a tiny moment. A single line. It's never addressed again and, to be honest, Angus and his father are barely in this story, so it's not that important in the grand scheme of things. But I'm really excited to see the aftermath of this single line. Because it makes me realize WHY I'm so interested in Angus Darrow. This kid has a great core. He has good instincts and qualities -like wanting to protect his people at all costs and vehemently opposing any threat- he just has a bad example in his bully father and has been taught too many lies.
What Trenton says here is painfully true. It's exactly why I'm chomping the bit for book 3. Some day Angus IS going to realize it and that might very well be the day a Great Character is born. That's a day I want to see.
I loved how Savage ended this book. It's an epic finale and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3. Gears of Revolution, with its new setting, new characters, and whole plethora of dragons has been a blast. But it's also a build up. The deeper we dive into the world of this series, the closer we get to the really meaty question, and it is waiting for the answer to that that has me on the edge of my seat.
Overall, it's a fantastic continuation to the series and even more fascinating than its predecessor. The whole time I was reading this, my big recurring thought was: I can't wait to see how that unfold next time!
Oh, right. Did I mention that blessedly beautiful AIRSHIP?
*Okay. Pun totally intended.
PG for some fantasy violence
Recommend for anyone who likes steampunk or dragons or steampunk dragons
[There will be SPOILERS of the events from the first book, [book:Fires of Invention|25205326].]
When last we left Cove, super-mechanics Trenton Coleman and Kallista Babbage showed their underground civilization that the outside world wasn't a poisonous death trap of technological pollution. They proved they had been lied to for years. They also proved that inventing wasn't a sin and that machines could be used for great and wondrous things. They learned the true name of Cove -Discovery, once a haven for scientists and inventors. They even killed the dragon that attacked their city.
Right.
DRAGONS EXIST.
That was the other little secret they uncovered.
Then they managed to kill the dragon that attacked their city.
Now, Kallista is determined to find her father, the eccentric and brilliant inventor Leo Babbage, who escaped the city and left another puzzle of clues behind for her to follow. With Trenton's help, they follow Leo's path aboard their majestic mechanical dragon Ladon to a far off city called 'Seattle', dodging dragons of the scales and blood variety along the way.
You're sold on this already, aren't you? I don't blame you. I love, love, LOVE this premise so. freaking. much.
While just as much of an adventure as Fires of Invention, the intrigue for Gears of Revolution really kicked it up a notch. Plus, Savage delves even deeper into the 'steampunk' culture with the introduction of the Whipjacks -technological superior social outcasts with fantastic accents and slang- and their charismatic leader, the 'dimber damber' Cochrane. (Oh yep. Loving it.)
And once again, Savage regales us with new inventions and throws in some political and social discord for Trenton and Kallista to contend with -because obviously dragons aren't enough of a challenge for them. Gears also takes the world on a darker turn, because the city Trenton and Kallista find next is more brutal, more savage. (No pun intended*) This Seattle has a survival-of-the-fittest mentality unseen in the peaceful Discovery and it's interesting watching Kallista and Trenton deal with this unpleasant jolt of reality. It adds a new angle for them and I like the affect it has on their characters, coming from a city where everyone has enough to eat to seeing a place where some have to resort to desperate methods just to keep from starving.
Kallista and Trenton are still awkwardly adorable, since they both relate far better to machines than people (especially each other). They are learning to interact better (which, again, is adorable) but they still need some work on their dealings with others. Which is part of the fun!
Kallista comes a little into her own in this sequel. Up to now, she has been dutifully following the clues left behind by her father, but I like that we see a touch of perhaps not exactly resentment, but the idea that these games her father loved to play aren't exactly her cup of tea. I like seeing this side of Kallista and I'm excited to see where it takes her from here.
One thing I mentioned specifically in my review for Fires of Invention was the portrayal of Trenton's mother, who disapproves of the machines Trenton loves so much, and of the complicated relationship between them, and I have to say, I love it even more in the sequel. Since they reached a better understanding of each other last book, Savage successfully starts deepening their relationship and I love watching every minute -even though there aren't very many! (Next book, maybe. Next book...)
Fires floored me with the reveal of dragons, and Gears wowed me with the further depth of this world. Whereas Discovery had hidden away from the reality of dragons, the city built from the remains of Seattle designed a religion around them. (Whoa is right.) The Order of the Beast is exactly what it sounds like. The core of the religion is a worship of the 'holy beasts' and its role in society is basically the peace they claim to have brokered with the dragons.
I would have loved to see The Order of the Beast explored more within the story; I'm a worldbuilding nerd like that. We do get one of these 'Red Robes' as a prominent character and I devoured the tidbits of this whacked out religion he fed us. He also raised some very interesting -and uncomfortable- questions about the nature of dragons. And Kallista is uncovering questions about the dragons on her own. The deeper Savage takes us into his world, the deeper we see the story go and I love this progression!
There a couple of great new characters in this book. Aside from the aforementioned Cochrane, head of the motley eccentric Whipjacks, we also get Ander -a member of the dragon-worshiping Order of the Beast who has questionable motives- and Plucky -a young Whipjack with awesome mechanical leg braces who has questionable motives. You might be sensing a theme here.
But even with all this fantastic new content, one of my very favorite moments in this book actually involves old faces, specifically Mr. Darrow and his son, Angus. It's not much of a spoiler. So I'm going to tell you about it.
As you might recall, Angus isn't much of a fan of Trenton and Kallista. He's actually a bit of a bully, just like his father. Angus has always intrigued me, though, and he's one of the characters who really stuck in the back of my mind. There is a moment in Gears when Trenton finds his path blocked by Mr. Darrow and this happens:
"You're a coward and a fool," Trenton yelled as he ran past. "And one day, your son is going to realize it."
Remember that Trenton isn't much of a people person; I don't feel like this line is spoken out of spite or even that Trenton is lashing out. This is just the truth as Trenton sees it.
So why am I so hung up on this? It's a tiny moment. A single line. It's never addressed again and, to be honest, Angus and his father are barely in this story, so it's not that important in the grand scheme of things. But I'm really excited to see the aftermath of this single line. Because it makes me realize WHY I'm so interested in Angus Darrow. This kid has a great core. He has good instincts and qualities -like wanting to protect his people at all costs and vehemently opposing any threat- he just has a bad example in his bully father and has been taught too many lies.
What Trenton says here is painfully true. It's exactly why I'm chomping the bit for book 3. Some day Angus IS going to realize it and that might very well be the day a Great Character is born. That's a day I want to see.
I loved how Savage ended this book. It's an epic finale and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3. Gears of Revolution, with its new setting, new characters, and whole plethora of dragons has been a blast. But it's also a build up. The deeper we dive into the world of this series, the closer we get to the really meaty question, and it is waiting for the answer to that that has me on the edge of my seat.
Overall, it's a fantastic continuation to the series and even more fascinating than its predecessor. The whole time I was reading this, my big recurring thought was: I can't wait to see how that unfold next time!
Oh, right. Did I mention that blessedly beautiful AIRSHIP?
*Okay. Pun totally intended.
August 20, 2018
While the first book in the series focused on the mystery of the city's founding, the second took our hero's on a journey into the outside world where they discover (no pun intended) that the dragons aren't the only things they must worry about.
A few weeks after killing the green dragon and restoring creativity to the city, Trenton and Kallista have ventured out into the world to find Kallista's father. After managing to avoid the dragons that infest the world, they follow some recent clues to the once great city of Seattle. Here they discover that the city is involved in a power struggle between two groups. The Whipjacks who claim to want to fight the dragons, and the Order who believe that dragons are divine creatures. As tensions boil and the dragon attacks increase, Trenton and Kallista must be careful who they trust as they slowly uncover more about the dragons and Kallista's father whereabouts.
The focus of this book wasn't only about technology, but how the characters see things in different ways. Ander is a young member of the Order, and claims his group have learned how the dragons feel and that they are more intelligent than they look. Plucky is a member of the Whipjacks who uses mechanical legs to walk. Just like the other members of the Whipjacks, she talks in a accent which for Trenton is hard to follow at first. In a way, this story exposes Trenton and Kallista to things that help them grow as partners and people. While we don't get a huge background on the dragons origins, we do get to see how different people have adjusted to sharing the world with the creatures.
Overall, the story presented a viewing lens of what happened after a more powerful species overran the world. The shorter story didn't allow more exploration, but it did offer a exciting conclusion that foreshadowed a showdown. One that I'll be interested in reading about soon.
A few weeks after killing the green dragon and restoring creativity to the city, Trenton and Kallista have ventured out into the world to find Kallista's father. After managing to avoid the dragons that infest the world, they follow some recent clues to the once great city of Seattle. Here they discover that the city is involved in a power struggle between two groups. The Whipjacks who claim to want to fight the dragons, and the Order who believe that dragons are divine creatures. As tensions boil and the dragon attacks increase, Trenton and Kallista must be careful who they trust as they slowly uncover more about the dragons and Kallista's father whereabouts.
The focus of this book wasn't only about technology, but how the characters see things in different ways. Ander is a young member of the Order, and claims his group have learned how the dragons feel and that they are more intelligent than they look. Plucky is a member of the Whipjacks who uses mechanical legs to walk. Just like the other members of the Whipjacks, she talks in a accent which for Trenton is hard to follow at first. In a way, this story exposes Trenton and Kallista to things that help them grow as partners and people. While we don't get a huge background on the dragons origins, we do get to see how different people have adjusted to sharing the world with the creatures.
Overall, the story presented a viewing lens of what happened after a more powerful species overran the world. The shorter story didn't allow more exploration, but it did offer a exciting conclusion that foreshadowed a showdown. One that I'll be interested in reading about soon.
August 22, 2017
I really took my sweet time getting to this one, it came out last year! The third one is about to come out, so I knew I had to get this one read so I was ready for it and I'm really glad I did!
It seems like I've read a lot of middle grade fiction lately, and I've really been enjoying it. It seems like this genre is really growing and expanding right now and I LOVE that! I think if you can get a middle grade boy or girl sucked into reading a great new series, they'll be lifelong readers. And this is a great series!
I love the whole idea behind it. The dragons are attacking so the people of the world have to hide and still make it so that they have food to eat and everything else we humans need to survive. In the first volume of this series, we learn how the people of Cove did just that. This volume moves us to Seattle. And the people there have not had anywhere near as easy as a time as the people of Cove did.
I really like Kallista and Trenton. The author did a great job making both of these characters believable and likable. I wish we could see some of the plot from Kallista's perspective, but that's just a matter of preference. I like that they're kids, but they are smart and are able to solve hard problems. At the same time their naive and don't know just who they should trust or not trust yet. That causes them some problems in this volume.
I like the rest of the characters too! I love the way the author portrays the fictionalized Seattle with everyone hiding underground, afraid to go out for fear of being eaten. It really felt dark and cold in those parts. Such great descriptions by the author.
And the plot is fantastic. So fun and you'll never guess what's going to happen or to whom!
This is such a fun middle grade series that adults enjoy too! I am so excited for the next in the series!
It seems like I've read a lot of middle grade fiction lately, and I've really been enjoying it. It seems like this genre is really growing and expanding right now and I LOVE that! I think if you can get a middle grade boy or girl sucked into reading a great new series, they'll be lifelong readers. And this is a great series!
I love the whole idea behind it. The dragons are attacking so the people of the world have to hide and still make it so that they have food to eat and everything else we humans need to survive. In the first volume of this series, we learn how the people of Cove did just that. This volume moves us to Seattle. And the people there have not had anywhere near as easy as a time as the people of Cove did.
I really like Kallista and Trenton. The author did a great job making both of these characters believable and likable. I wish we could see some of the plot from Kallista's perspective, but that's just a matter of preference. I like that they're kids, but they are smart and are able to solve hard problems. At the same time their naive and don't know just who they should trust or not trust yet. That causes them some problems in this volume.
I like the rest of the characters too! I love the way the author portrays the fictionalized Seattle with everyone hiding underground, afraid to go out for fear of being eaten. It really felt dark and cold in those parts. Such great descriptions by the author.
And the plot is fantastic. So fun and you'll never guess what's going to happen or to whom!
This is such a fun middle grade series that adults enjoy too! I am so excited for the next in the series!
July 22, 2024
Gears of Revolution book 2 of Mysteries of Cove series, written by J. Scott Savage read by Kirby Heyborne – Picking up where Fires of Invention – book 1 left off, the town of Cove, now back to its original name of Discovery, is cleaning up and rebuilding after the green dragon was killed when it breached the city in the mountain, causing death and destruction in its path. Now Kallista and Trenton are off to find her father, the inventor of their mechanical flying dragon. After weeks in the wilderness trying to dodge more dragons, they make their way to Seattle where they find themselves in the middle of a civil war between the Order of the Beast, who worship dragons, and the Whipjacks whose leader is trying to take over the world. While Trenton works with the Whipjacks building weapons, Kallista scours what remains of the city’s library searching for clues from her father. As the two begin to make friends they must decide who they can trust and who is out to kill them. Full of more adventure, danger and dragons than book one, fans of the series in grades 5-7 will quickly read this installment and be looking for the next. Some violence and death.
February 10, 2018
This was the 2nd book in the Mysteries of Cove series and was a decent continuation of the series. I loved getting to venture outside Discovery and read about real dragons! This book is packed with adventure and I am curious as to how things will tie up in the next book.
Trenton and Kallista continue to struggle a bit with their friendship throughout; they are both loners by nature and Kallista is increasingly obsessed with finding her father.
Trenton and Kallista ended up venturing into another type of dystopian society where there are two ruling classes. One, The Order of the Beast, worships dragons. The other, Whipjacks, eke out a living on the edge of society and provide the city with mechanical solutions to problems.
Again, I felt like this was a novel more focused on elements of dystopian societies than on steampunk elements. There is a bit more emphasis on building and inventing in this book than in the last one.
In this book there was less adventure and more humans vs humans elements to the story. This disappointed me a bit. I was hoping that Trenton and Kallista were going to have more adventures outside of Cove than they had. Instead they stumble into another messed up human society almost right away.
Overall this was a decent continuation of the series. There is some adventure and we do learn some interesting things about the outside world. However, the story turns more to survival and human pitted against human, and I didn’t enjoy this aspect of the story much. I plan on reading the third book of the series and wrapping things up.
Trenton and Kallista continue to struggle a bit with their friendship throughout; they are both loners by nature and Kallista is increasingly obsessed with finding her father.
Trenton and Kallista ended up venturing into another type of dystopian society where there are two ruling classes. One, The Order of the Beast, worships dragons. The other, Whipjacks, eke out a living on the edge of society and provide the city with mechanical solutions to problems.
Again, I felt like this was a novel more focused on elements of dystopian societies than on steampunk elements. There is a bit more emphasis on building and inventing in this book than in the last one.
In this book there was less adventure and more humans vs humans elements to the story. This disappointed me a bit. I was hoping that Trenton and Kallista were going to have more adventures outside of Cove than they had. Instead they stumble into another messed up human society almost right away.
Overall this was a decent continuation of the series. There is some adventure and we do learn some interesting things about the outside world. However, the story turns more to survival and human pitted against human, and I didn’t enjoy this aspect of the story much. I plan on reading the third book of the series and wrapping things up.
March 29, 2019
I couldn't put the book down for the second half. I enjoyed going back into this steampunk world and trying to solve the mystery alongside Trenton and Kallista. Like most of my reviews on fiction books, I have a hard time saying a lot because I don't want to give anything away.
The story is engaging and at times suspenseful. The reader is teased with enough information to begin to make a guess at what is happening in the big picture, but is also given enough red herrings to not make it too easy to figure out what is going on. I enjoyed the surprises, well most of them. Some surprises weren't meant to be enjoyable and were very sad, but I have a feeling that's exactly what the author intended.
I'm excited to read the next book soon!
The story is engaging and at times suspenseful. The reader is teased with enough information to begin to make a guess at what is happening in the big picture, but is also given enough red herrings to not make it too easy to figure out what is going on. I enjoyed the surprises, well most of them. Some surprises weren't meant to be enjoyable and were very sad, but I have a feeling that's exactly what the author intended.
I'm excited to read the next book soon!
April 29, 2023
After falling in love with the first book in the Mystery of Cove series, I snatched the second book immediately. Like Fires of Invention, Gears of Revolution did not disappoint and was a thrilling ride from cover to cover. We follow our heroes, Kallista Babbage and Trenton Coleman, as they navigate their steampunk world on a mechanical dragon to find Kallista's father. Enemies and friends are made. Kallista and Trenton have become two of my favorite fictional characters (expect fanart soon on my Instagram page). Suppose you enjoy a middle-grade book packed with adventure, dragons (both real and mechanical), close-knit friendships, coming of age, self-discovery, betrayal, mystery, and expansive, unique worlds. In that case, Gears of Revolution is for you!
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