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.

Uglies

 Uglies By: Scott Westerfeld

I actually stumbled upon the movie on Netflix before I realized this was a book series. It didn't take long once the movie ended more abruptly than I had anticipated. So I went searching for the reason and discovered it was based off this series. This is another post apocalyptic story about how society changed and "adapted" after a nonnuclear type fallout. There wasn't to many big surprises since I had already seen the movie, but the book is still definitely better. I am excited to continue on to the next book.

Murtagh

 

Murtagh BY: Christopher Paolini

This book was excellent. It was nice to learn more about Murtagh and Thorn, even if their backstory is super tragic. It was interesting to see the evolution of the character through their own eyes instead of through another's viewpoint. The conflict of finding a witch was nail-biting at times. This book had me on the edge from start to finish. If you enjoyed the Inheritance series, this book is a must-read. 

The Second Coming of the Lord

The Second Coming of the Lord By: Gerald N. Lund

This was a really fascinating read. I wish I had read this as a hard copy, so I could have made notes. It was interesting to take a look at all the revelations and prophecies associated with the second coming of the Lord and to be able to see what has already come to pass and things that haven't yet. 
 

Inheritance

 Inheritance By: Christopher Paolini

Reading this again and knowing/remembering most of the outcome of the book (the big stuff). I was able to go into this book with a different perspective and look at it subjectively. That being said the first time I read it I wasn't thrilled with the outcome of the book. This time around, although I am still biased about how the book ended. Although it was hard saying goodbye to Eragon and Saphira again. I can understand why it ended the way it did; as well as see how well the author did making sure there were no loose ends left. I have thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this series and I am excited to read the other books by Christopher Paolini. Especially those books that take me back to the mystical land of Alagaësia.