and if she can risk becoming her own person.Īs so often seen in Westerfeld’s books, Impostors is about free thinking, questioning authority, and the courage to find your own identity. As the deal starts to crumble, Frey must decide if she can trust him with the truth. But Col, the son of a rival leader, is getting close enough to spot the killer inside her. When her father sends Frey in Rafi’s place as collateral in a precarious deal, she becomes the perfect impostor-as poised and charming as her sister. Her only purpose is to protect her sister, to sacrifice herself for Rafi if she must. So while Rafi was raised to be the perfect daughter, Frey has been taught to kill. Their powerful father has many enemies, and the world has grown dangerous as the old order falls apart.

The heroine from those books, Tally, is now just a legend who is off being an adult and we have a new heroine: Frey.įrey is Rafi’s twin sister-and her body double.

The former is government gone and a new one is in its place. After a decade, Westerfeld is returning to that universe with Impostors, a sequel series that takes place after the conclusion of the Uglies. Impressive, immaculately plotted sci fi chock full of twists.' - Kirkus Reviews'Themes such as environmental conservation and individual freedom deepen the story right up to its explosive finale, which will leave readers looking forward to the next installment.Scott Westerfeld is one of most well-known names in young adult literature, and the Uglies is one of his most beloved series. Westerfeld's many, many fans will line up for this return to the world of his uberpopular Uglies.' - Booklist'Although set in the world of Uglies (2005), this work is accessible as an entry point. Even if readers aren't familiar with the original series, they'll still enjoy this well-placed novel from start to finish. Praise for Impostors:'Fans of the original quartet will be delighted to see how much the world of Tally Youngblood has grown and expanded. Impressive, immaculately plotted sci fi chock full of twists.' - Kirkus Reviews'Themes such as environmental conservation and individual freedom deepen the story right up to its explosive finale, which will leave readers looking forward to the next installment.' - Publishers' Weekly

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