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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
I'll admit, I was both really nervous and really excited about this book. Excited, because we get to revisit the world of the Uglies, and way after the end of Specials. But I was also nervous, because I wasn't too enthused with Extras, which felt tacked on when I originally read. I was nervous it would be the same with Impostors.
I'm glad I read it, though, because I ended up being nervous for no reason. One thing I really appreciated is the fact that you don't need to read the first 4 books in order to know what's going on with this one. Even though it's the 5th book in the Uglies series, it also felt like a sequel or spin-off series. You get an idea of what happened before, and it was worked into the book really well but it's also a completely different story, and you can follow what's going on pretty well. I'd still recommend the previous books because they are really good, and the 4th might feel like less of an afterthought now that the series is continuing.
I really liked the characters, and part of me wishes we saw more of Rafi. We get a good sense of who she is, especially by the end of the book, but I have the feeling there's more going on with her than what we get in the book.
I liked Frey too, and I liked that she wasn't always sure what to do, or how to act. It's understandable, considering she didn't get the education Rafi did. That was something that took me out of it a little, though. I mean, I know she's a body double and all, she's just a stand-in for when they need to make an appearance in front of a crowd, but what if something were to happen to Rafi? Eventually, it might become obvious that there's something going on, and I feel like she should have had the same education Rafi did for it to really work. It seemed like Frey really needed but her father obviously had other plans.
There is a lot of action, and it does move pretty fast, which is good. There's also a lot of twists and turns, and it was fun to go along for the ride.
My Rating: 4 stars. I didn't love it, and Frey not having the complete education Rafi did took me out of the story a little bit. Still, it's worth reading, especially if you liked the original series.
I'm glad I read it, though, because I ended up being nervous for no reason. One thing I really appreciated is the fact that you don't need to read the first 4 books in order to know what's going on with this one. Even though it's the 5th book in the Uglies series, it also felt like a sequel or spin-off series. You get an idea of what happened before, and it was worked into the book really well but it's also a completely different story, and you can follow what's going on pretty well. I'd still recommend the previous books because they are really good, and the 4th might feel like less of an afterthought now that the series is continuing.
I really liked the characters, and part of me wishes we saw more of Rafi. We get a good sense of who she is, especially by the end of the book, but I have the feeling there's more going on with her than what we get in the book.
I liked Frey too, and I liked that she wasn't always sure what to do, or how to act. It's understandable, considering she didn't get the education Rafi did. That was something that took me out of it a little, though. I mean, I know she's a body double and all, she's just a stand-in for when they need to make an appearance in front of a crowd, but what if something were to happen to Rafi? Eventually, it might become obvious that there's something going on, and I feel like she should have had the same education Rafi did for it to really work. It seemed like Frey really needed but her father obviously had other plans.
There is a lot of action, and it does move pretty fast, which is good. There's also a lot of twists and turns, and it was fun to go along for the ride.
My Rating: 4 stars. I didn't love it, and Frey not having the complete education Rafi did took me out of the story a little bit. Still, it's worth reading, especially if you liked the original series.
I would read anything Scott Westerfeld wrote. Imposters is no exception.
It moves a bit quicker than other books in the Uglies series. Lot of action.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Will likely read again. When's the next one coming out?
It moves a bit quicker than other books in the Uglies series. Lot of action.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Will likely read again. When's the next one coming out?
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Really enjoyed this book. Quite some time since I read Scott's Uglies series but remembered them fondly and thought it worth giving other books a try. As always Westerfeld quickly weaves an engaging story, characters and premise.
Fills a Hunger Games need. Dystopian. Political intrigue. Kick a$$ heroine. I am invested enough to seek out book 2. Hand to readers looking for action and adventure in a futuristic setting.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Abandonment, War
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Kidnapping
Ok, I devoured this. Did Scott Westerfeld suddenly get good, or is it that I could better forgive the whole "I'm just thinking things as we go along because planning sucks for me" kind of character?
This book is on the 20-21 Truman Award nominee list. I really enjoyed all the twists and turns, and it really kept me guessing right up to the end. It also set the stage for book #2, which I'm looking forward to reading.
I read the whole book in one day, which I haven't done in probably ten years or so. It clipped along at a breakneck pace and was exhilarating and thrilling to read.
Scott Westerfeld's prose is addicting as always, and even though it's been a long time since I read the initial Pretties series, it was easy to submerse myself in the setting. And what a setting! Again, there have been massive changes in the intervening years (one thing that can be said for Westerfeld and this series is that he's not afraid to shake things up), and I loved finding out about what the different city-states were doing and how they were using the available tech. The set-up of the book - a hidden twin raised as assassin-bait/an assassin herself - was much different than the previous novels and a good hook. The explorations as to what that did to her (and Rafi's) psyche was great, especially because Frey was a hugely unreliable narrator. I enjoyed reading between the lines to see what the city and their father truly was.
The heart of this story for me was the relationship between the two sisters, and I grew attached to both of them extremely quickly. Both broken in their own ways and trying to survive, truly trusting each other, it's like catnip to me. I was so happy when they were reunited near the end, and devastated when they were separated again at the very end (why Frey why). But the set-up for the next book was excellent and while I'm sad I can't read it right away, I'm thankful I will be able to in only a couple months. I just hope Rafi is actually present through the second book, as while she loomed large over the narrative, she was physically missing for most of the book and I love her to pieces.
The father felt real in an awful sort of way, with his mix of cunning, narcissism, paranoia, and refusing to ever admit any mistakes. I appreciated that it would take more than a good speech to get an entire city of citizens living in fear to rise up, as it makes sense and makes his inevitable downfall sweeter.
The only real disappointing thing for me was the romance that took up quite a bit of time. I've never been a huge fan of YA romances generally (and at least this one didn't involve a love triangle, thank god), so I did find myself reading the romance parts with less enthusiasm. Especially given how fast everything happened - I realize this is her first boyfriend and she had a unique upbringing, but Frey was ready to give up so much for him really quickly. I'm especially bitter that the romance is effectively the reason that the sisters were split up again - I was looking forward to how their relationship would change given how much they've individually changed now that they would be out from under the thumb of their father. Ah, well, at least the deceptions spiced it up a bit and it didn't drag out for too long (and there was no love triangle).
Overall the book was great and I'm ready for the sequel!
Scott Westerfeld's prose is addicting as always, and even though it's been a long time since I read the initial Pretties series, it was easy to submerse myself in the setting. And what a setting! Again, there have been massive changes in the intervening years (one thing that can be said for Westerfeld and this series is that he's not afraid to shake things up), and I loved finding out about what the different city-states were doing and how they were using the available tech. The set-up of the book - a hidden twin raised as assassin-bait/an assassin herself - was much different than the previous novels and a good hook. The explorations as to what that did to her (and Rafi's) psyche was great, especially because Frey was a hugely unreliable narrator. I enjoyed reading between the lines to see what the city and their father truly was.
The heart of this story for me was the relationship between the two sisters, and I grew attached to both of them extremely quickly. Both broken in their own ways and trying to survive, truly trusting each other, it's like catnip to me. I was so happy when they were reunited near the end, and devastated when they were separated again at the very end (why Frey why). But the set-up for the next book was excellent and while I'm sad I can't read it right away, I'm thankful I will be able to in only a couple months. I just hope Rafi is actually present through the second book, as while she loomed large over the narrative, she was physically missing for most of the book and I love her to pieces.
The father felt real in an awful sort of way, with his mix of cunning, narcissism, paranoia, and refusing to ever admit any mistakes. I appreciated that it would take more than a good speech to get an entire city of citizens living in fear to rise up, as it makes sense and makes his inevitable downfall sweeter.
The only real disappointing thing for me was the romance that took up quite a bit of time. I've never been a huge fan of YA romances generally (and at least this one didn't involve a love triangle, thank god), so I did find myself reading the romance parts with less enthusiasm. Especially given how fast everything happened - I realize this is her first boyfriend and she had a unique upbringing, but Frey was ready to give up so much for him really quickly. I'm especially bitter that the romance is effectively the reason that the sisters were split up again - I was looking forward to how their relationship would change given how much they've individually changed now that they would be out from under the thumb of their father. Ah, well, at least the deceptions spiced it up a bit and it didn't drag out for too long (and there was no love triangle).
Overall the book was great and I'm ready for the sequel!