Extra's

 Extras By: Scott Westerfeld

Honestly after the last book I wasn't quite sure where the story was going to go from there. So I was slightly surprised to start this book and find it 3 years into the future. Okay that makes sense. But what floored me was the completely new characters and city. It was a little distracting for me at first but I finally just gave into the storyline. When Tally Youngblood was mentioned (as the most famous person globally) I though ok well at least she's "in" the book. 

It was interesting to see how the cultures in the series had evolved from the last book and to see all the changes and to get to know characters such as Aya Fuse who wants more than anything to be famous like her brother as a type of reporter or digital journalist. In order to do that she puts herself in a lot of precarious situations until she discovers a story of potential world ending consequences. When her story goes live for all to see it rockets her to fame. But also alerts the new "Special Circumstances" and Tally Youngblood herself to come meet Aya and dig deeper into this story.

This was not at all what I was expecting and Scott Westerfeld really keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen and how is it going to get resolved as the book gets closer and closer to the end. I actually really enjoyed this book and it may potentially be my favorite in the series. 

Specials

 Specials By: Scott Westerfeld

This book started out much like the others, so I was expecting just that kind of story line but then it all changed. The author did a really good job flipping everything on its head. I thought I had the story somewhat figured out. But when I was done with the book I was left wondering what just happened, The bad guy I thought was the bad guy isn't/wasn't the bad guy and the story wasn't anything like I thought it was going to be. After each book, I felt like I at least knew or had a base impression on what to expect from the next book. Not this time. I cant wait to get into the next book just to see what happens and how this story continues.

Pretties

 

Pretties By: Scott Westerfeld

Continuing the adventures of Tally Youngblood it was interesting to see the transition that was made with the character from the first book (Uglies) to this one. As well as the other characters associated with her mostly Paris and Shay. It also took a minute to get use to the new lingo this book had what the characters call "pretty" talk. The book started out very fast paced, it leveled off a bit and part of the story that was told I have a feeling is going to be important in the future books but didn't seem to align with the story as much as the rest. A sort of side story I guess, but like i said I think its going to come into play a lot more in the other books.