Alek and Deryn are on the last leg of their round-the-world quest to end World War I, reclaim Alek’s throne as prince of Austria, and finally fall in love. The first two objectives are complicated by the fact that their ship, the Leviathan, continues to detour farther away from the heart of the war (and crown). And the love thing would be a lot easier if Alek knew Deryn was a girl. (She has to pose as a boy in order to serve in the British Air Service.) And if they weren’t technically enemies.
Goliath is the final book in the Leviathan Trilogy. In the newest installment, Alek and Deryn continue to sail across Europe in hopes to end the war. What they find instead is a real-life mad scientist hoping to recruit Alek. A mad scientist who possesses a weapon, the Goliath, that could possibly end the war. But could the weapon be as good as it sounds? And what about Deryn, whose feelings for Alek can't help but surface, despite the fact he thinks she is a boy? This book offers more action, energy, and (finally!) romance than the other two books. Bestselling author Scott Westerfeld weaves an alternative World War I full of action and adventure in his trilogy, and the final chapter does not disappoint.
The minute I finished the second book in the series, Behemoth, I hunted down the third one, only to learn that it wouldn't be released until another month. Well, it's a month later, and man, I could not wait for this book to come. Even though it's 500+ pages, I finished this book in under four hours. I couldn't put it down. It's addicting. Scott Westerfeld is one of my favorite authors, mostly because of the Leviathan series. The plot moves quickly without rushing, and keeps the reader constantly engaged. Unlike most girl-disguised-as-a-guy books, Deryn doesn't spend the whole novel yakking about how someone might find out her secret. That issue only begins to bubble as she discovers her feelings for Alek, and how her secret comes between them. And let me just say, I absolutely adore Deryn and Alek together. This is easily one of my favorite books. For any Leviathan lovers, book lovers, or just anyone in general, this book is perfect for you.
