Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher

In a world where mechanical creatures known as "Clockwork Boys" threaten the land, a ragtag group of misfits is assembled for a seemingly impossible mission: to infiltrate the enemy's territory and uncover the secret behind these deadly constructs. This unlikely team, consisting of a disgraced paladin, a forger, an assassin, and a scholar, must navigate treacherous landscapes and their own personal demons as they race against time to save their world from impending doom. Along the way, they discover unexpected camaraderie and the true meaning of redemption.

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