OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODNESSS!!!!!! AHHHHHHHH, I WANT TO READ MORE. THAT CONCLUSION! MAN! (deep breaths) I've been squirming and squealing from the feels for such a long period of time! Gosh, man, that (furious gesturing) conclusion, that ending sooooooo epic! To bad it's the end (sighs dismally). Maaaaaaaaaan, why can't it be a quartet?! I'll never get over this ending! 
 The first, I love because, heck man, that's the introduction. So it was really riveting - a page-turner - getting to know about machines and beasties alongside a stupendous story. The sequel, not so bad. It was the part where a lot of things are revealed and plot twists! There was also (ooooooh!) jealousy and they were the key points that sucked me in. Despite that, I couldn't connect with the story. Lastly, the anticipating conclusion was a gorgeous, outstanding ending. It was compelling reading all of it. Damn, that was such an enjoyment. All throughout the book, I never got bored with Clankers and Darwinists' creations. 
 I ship them so hard. Damn, Alek is so clever. His thoughts were so spellbinding. I was always so eager to know what he was always thinking, especially his revelation about his feelings. I was like, "YES, YES!!!" Deryn still stayed badass, but I'm glad I got to see her feminine side that was directed toward Alek. She was the kind of daring girl that I want to be. It's amazing that she could handle situations and hide secrets really well until it happened. 
 I also want to point out that reference about Nikola Tesla (love his name!) in the book. Yes, he's REAL! I'd pick him over Thomas Edison for classified and logical reasons. Yes, he's an inventer that collaborates with power/lightning and didn't get his experiments funded. If he didn't have an early death, he'd be the greatest inventor (well, in power/lightning). BUT he absolutely DID NOT LOOK LIKE THAT!!! Hell, no! That illustration just made me laugh. 
 So not only is this book awesome for it's characters and plot line, it's awesome for it's idea about Clankers and Darwinists. Those creations and the war drove the story to their destiny. If I would pick to be a clanker or darwinist, I'd definitely be a darwin. I love animals and reading this was like a mega evolution of animals. Hahaha. I was also thinking that everything would be freakin' awesome if they were real because I'd no doubt join to be in the Leviathan! 
 Illusssssstrations! Each illustration was an enhancer to the story making each scene vivid in its own way. Thank you for those pictures! 
 Overall, each book was an adventure with the dueling point of views between Alek and Deryn! If there was a 4th book, then hell yeah! I'd get my hands on it! Scott Westerfeld sure knows how to make the readers wanting more. 
 <--- 5 Stars!!!! --->