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Dive into Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan, a thrilling young adult steampunk novel that re-imagines World War I as an epic conflict between the Darwinist 'beasties' and the Clanker 'walking machines.' Follow the intertwined fates of Prince Aleksander, an exiled Austrian airman, and Deryn Sharp, a resourceful girl disguised as a boy on a British airship, as they navigate a treacherous world on the brink of war. This alternate history adventure combines captivating mechanical wonders with incredible bio-engineered creatures, offering a unique and memorable story for fans of speculative fiction.