The Inexplicables

This one is quite a romp. Maybe because the main characters of this Clockwork Century novel are younger, I was kind of reminded of Goonies through the entire reading. Each of the boys has a skill that helps to bring down two new big bads: a creature known only the “inexplicable” and something even more frightening to the residents of Seattle-outsiders. I found, for me, that this was Rector's book but it is Huey who shines. Rector is a bit of a whiner, but he is resilient. I was also stuck by how strong and unique the female characters are in these stories, and seeing them through Rector's eyes just reminded me how strong the ladies are. There are plenty of cameos from old favorites as well.