York: The Clockwork Ghost (York, 2) Hardcover – Deckle Edge, May 14, 2019

What was that ending? I feel like this is going to get all mind twisty and bendy, moreso than it already was. But I don't really mind, because the way this is written isn't convoluted or annoying or confusing. I usually don't like fantasy, but this is done really, really well. I love the alternate version of Manhattan and all the history weaved in. Laura Ruby makes sure that she focuses on women (not just white women) and men who really wouldn't have their stories be so important today. Like, there were multiple black men who were former slaves or musicians or scientists or whatever that the kids talked about. Harriet Tubman was on their 20 dollar bill. It's just a great universe to live in, besides all the machines and bugs and scary things.I don't really understand the puzzles, but that's not really what I'm into this for. I love the friendships and the idea of the three kids just wandering around the city. They're dealing with things like gentrification and politics and death and loss in a really accessible way, I think. There were also parts I actually laughed out loud. Anyway. I think these books are great. Cricket, a Black (I think) little girl who screams all the time and finds everyone suspicious and her pet cat/raccoon, Karl, are my favorites.

I love the way the author weaves in historical changes, themes to inspire thought about race and privilege, and leaves you with art and beauty. I am so ready to get to the next book! Looking forward to resolution of all the thoughts and ideas bouncing around in my mind!!

A fun read! The mystery was engaging for the most part. There were times when it did move a little slower than the first one. But that ending though! Cruelty! In this best way. :) The villain was a little bit of a disappointment because it seemed like we really didn't get any new information about why he's doing the things he's doing. But I truly enjoyed the direction that the story seems to be taking, and I'll be sticking around for the next one!

Great sequel to the 1st book.

My son is in 5th grade and loved this book series!! Anything to get a young boy reading!

What a fantastic novel for adults or middle school kids. A fun adventure in an alternate New York.

Best book ever. Sad that we have to wait for the next book to come out

Great book. Well written with clear character development.

This book is so amazing!It's full of mysteries and shockers and moments when you will hold your breath!Theo: witty, doesn't like to lie, and always logical. He is much more careful than the others.Tess: mouthy, good at lying, and an absolute daredevil. Never really sees danger is much and if she needs to do something, oh boy you bet she'll do it. You will love her!Jaime: kind, clever, logical, also good at lying. He is very brave and strong. He always puts Tess in her place when he thinks her ideas are to crazy and backs Theo up when Tess gets annoyed at him for 'being such a robot.'I was reading this and explaning the plot to my younger sister and she asked me to guve her a separate account so she could read the first book along with this one, and she us only 8!

very poor pages had not been trimmed , very bad

A great continuation to this series. There were twists and turns that absolutely blew my mind. Sure, this book is middle grade because of the age of the characters and because it isn’t too adult for younger kids, but wow it’s so deep and thoughtful and surprises the reader constantly. This is the kind of book that I could read over and over and over. I cannot wait for the last instalment of the trilogy.

Laura Ruby has a beautiful flow to her writing! She knits her storyline piece by piece in a very creative way.