Leviathan: Book 1 Westerfeld Scott

**Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - Steampunk Adventure That Actually Delivers**

This preloved beauty from Patina Paperbacks drops you into an alternate WWI where Darwin's scientific revolution created living airships and the Industrial Revolution spawned mechanical war machines. Follow Deryn Sharp, a girl disguising herself as a Royal Navy airman aboard the whale-ship Leviathan, and Prince Aleksander, fleeing assassins in his steam-powered walker. When their worlds collide, expect genetic engineering, political intrigue, and zero boring history lessons.

Westerfeld, the mastermind behind the Uglies series, crafts a steampunk world that's both scientifically bonkers and surprisingly believable. Perfect for teens craving adventure without the angst, adults who miss when YA was fun, and anyone who thinks Darwin riding a fabricated whale sounds awesome.

This alternate history steampunk novel kicks off an addictive trilogy that proves young adult fiction can be smart without being preachy.

"Brilliant world-building with characters I actually cared about - rare combo!" - Sarah M.
"Finally, steampunk that doesn't take itself too seriously while still being genuinely exciting." - Book Club Rebel