In the sequel to Clockwork Boys, Slate, Brenner, Caliban and Learned Edmund have found its way to Anuket City, the source from the mysterious Clockwork Boys. They even were able to build some trust in each other’s abilities. That trust is made on quicksand as the potential risks continue steadily to escalate. But the secrets they’re keeping could well destroy them, prior to the town actually gets the chance…

Previous foes and effects of past decisions lurk in the shadows. Every group member’s skills must succeed–even more so if they desire to survive.

The Wonder Engine never allows us to forget our funny, broken group even as the action propels our heroes to new highs and lows. It shows that making the most of the rest of your life can be rewarding–no matter how many mechanical abominations you need to destroy to make it happen.