Ratings

Content Ratings based on a 0-5 scale where
0 = no objectionable content and
5 = an excessive or disturbing level of content

Guide to Rating System

LANGUAGE

VIOLENCE

SEXUAL CONTENT

ADULT THEMES

Ratings Explanation

Language: Mostly name calling and belittling.

Violence: Scientific-type experiments on animals and humans, including children. Some die from the effects of the experiment. The elixir gives them super strength, alters their physical appearance, and takes over their minds. Several attempts to kill and several murders committed. Fighting with fists and weapons.

Sexual Content: Modo blushes at the sight of Octavia. He is amazed at how beautiful she is. While climbing down a sewer, Octavia removes her dress exposing her Victorian type underclothing so that she can move around more easily. Modo doesn’t quite know how to handle that.

Adult Content: Modo is born a deformed child and given away. He ends up traveling with a freak show. Children are kidnapped to became part of a huge scientific experiment. Modo tries to find love and acceptance in his strange life. He desires to be part of a family.

Synopsis

Modo was born an ugly, deformed child and was given away to a traveling freak show. He was discovered and purchased while still an infant by Mr. Socrates. The man noticed that Modo had the unusual ability to transform himself. Unbeknownst to Modo, Socrates raised and trained him to become a Secret Agent for the Permanent Association. When Modo turns fourteen, he is given his first assignment in London to discover the purposes of a science society club and its connection with the disappearances of several street children. During his investigation, Modo discovers another secret agent, Octavia Milkweed, who is also working for the Permanent Association. They get more than they bargained for when they stumble across the Clockwork Guild in the depths of London’s sewers. This evil, secret organization has enlisted the help of a mad, brilliant scientist who is able to harness amazing strength from ordinary animals and human beings with his elixir. The Clockwork Guild has plans to use this discovery to destroy the British government. Octavio and Modo scale the roof tops and explore the sewers in an attempt to save their country.

I really liked this book. It was a great mix of adventure and intrigue with a hint of romance. Modo’s character is fascinating. He is an interesting mix of strength, intelligence, adventure and compassion. I’m excited to see how he develops throughout the other books of the series. I also loved the author’s use of the descriptive language. I even learned a few new words. A great read for an adventure and mystery lover.