Great world let down by weak characters.

Predator's Gold takes place in the same world as Mortal Engines. Taking the chance to expand on the wonderful world of moving cities from the first book, Predator's Gold manages to carry over that sense of wonder from the first book and this time, the author takes more time to let the reader get more familiar with locations so they feel more real and alive than in the first book. If only he'd done the same with the characters. However, returning characters Hester and Tom arrive from the last book and barely develop through the course of this one, while the only new character to have a strong character arc is Freya, who unfortunately starts off so unlikable its a struggle to find her parts enjoyable through half the book. If you're a fan of fascinating worlds and unique locales, definitely worth a read. If you're looking for solid and relatable characters, you may want to steer clear.

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