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Impostors
by Scott Westerfeld
Impostors is set in the Uglies world several years after the Mind Rain and the events of Extras. Our protagonist Frey is an identical twin, whose tyrant father has signed her life over to act as a secret body double. A spare. Frey’s life is devoted to protecting her sister Rafia, the First Daughter of Shreve, and only a handful of people know she exists. One day Frey is sent to a neighbouring city in Rafia’s place; a hostage to secure their cooperation on a mining operation……...when it all suddenly goes awry.
I’d already read one body double book this weekend that didn’t quite do it for me *cough* Somaiya Daud’s Mirage *cough* and it left me wondering “are body double books just not for me?” Having read Impostors, I can confirm that yes they are VERY much for me!
THIS WAS FANTASTIC.
The Uglies books were my introduction to YA way back when, serving as a gateway drug to get me back into reading as an adult and paving the way for my current reading obsession. They didn’t quite hold up over time - as a recent reread proved - but I was nevertheless keen as hell for this book. And my god did it deliver!!!
The story features clear nods to the characters, tech, and events of previous stories, but manages to deliver a compelling storyline that is strong enough to stand on its own. This isn’t just a rehash of the surgery storyline, these characters have a fresh new problem to solve within the context of the Uglies-verse.
And I loved. every. moment. of. it!
Scott Westerfeld’s writing has always been enjoyable, but the storytelling here is so good that it can only be described as “slick”. It hits all the right notes, is perfectly paced, features a kickass yet flawed female protagonist, and achieves that perfect mix of romance, adventure, political intrigue, and explosions. Westerfeld manages to elegantly weave romance and character development into the background while weaving a complex game of politics and war into the foreground. It’s so incredibly gripping and I blew through this in less than a day!
Also mega bonus points for the inclusion of a non-binary side character who I absolutely adored. It means a lot to see gender diverse characters included in YA SFF, even as side characters.
Overall THIS IS GREAT AND EVEN BETTER THAN UGLIES AND I AM SO HAPPY AND EVERYBODY NEEDS TO READ THIS. I literally have zero complaints and it lived up to every expectation I had for it. I already want to reread it and I can’t fathom how I’m going to survive the long wait for a sequel.
I’d already read one body double book this weekend that didn’t quite do it for me *cough* Somaiya Daud’s Mirage *cough* and it left me wondering “are body double books just not for me?” Having read Impostors, I can confirm that yes they are VERY much for me!
THIS WAS FANTASTIC.
The Uglies books were my introduction to YA way back when, serving as a gateway drug to get me back into reading as an adult and paving the way for my current reading obsession. They didn’t quite hold up over time - as a recent reread proved - but I was nevertheless keen as hell for this book. And my god did it deliver!!!
The story features clear nods to the characters, tech, and events of previous stories, but manages to deliver a compelling storyline that is strong enough to stand on its own. This isn’t just a rehash of the surgery storyline, these characters have a fresh new problem to solve within the context of the Uglies-verse.
And I loved. every. moment. of. it!
Scott Westerfeld’s writing has always been enjoyable, but the storytelling here is so good that it can only be described as “slick”. It hits all the right notes, is perfectly paced, features a kickass yet flawed female protagonist, and achieves that perfect mix of romance, adventure, political intrigue, and explosions. Westerfeld manages to elegantly weave romance and character development into the background while weaving a complex game of politics and war into the foreground. It’s so incredibly gripping and I blew through this in less than a day!
Also mega bonus points for the inclusion of a non-binary side character who I absolutely adored. It means a lot to see gender diverse characters included in YA SFF, even as side characters.
Overall THIS IS GREAT AND EVEN BETTER THAN UGLIES AND I AM SO HAPPY AND EVERYBODY NEEDS TO READ THIS. I literally have zero complaints and it lived up to every expectation I had for it. I already want to reread it and I can’t fathom how I’m going to survive the long wait for a sequel.