464 pages
English language
Published Aug. 29, 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
I enjoyed this one slightly more than the first, since it didn't so quickly unwind into YA tropes. It did, however seem to delight in the details of civil war, child soldiers, and total failed states.
Good story, YA-ish but brutal, child soldiers figure prominently. I have not read Ship Breaker.
Wow. This was a great read. Fast-paced and action-packed. Excellent, realistic setting and neat characters. Only drawback is that the plot was rather simple and straightforward.
A more detailed review is available on my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-drowned-cities-by-paolo.html
