Operation Superhuman Reader: Leisurely YA Fiction

I've taken a brief return to YA lit, and it's a nice place to be.

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was okay. The examination of a hypothetical dystopian world was interesting. The themes seemed a bit didactic, and the writing quality probably leaned toward the mediocre side. But the plot is easy to understand and still compelling. This isn't my most favorite YA book ever—it definitely leans toward the "okay" median—but it's a fun and easy read when you need a break.

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Pretties by Scott Westerfeld


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an okay follow-up to Uglies. Again, the premise is compelling (a dystopian society characterized by cosmetic hierarchy), but the writing quality leaves much to be desired. I read this right after finishing its predecessor and need a little break before continuing to the next book in the series (and yes, I think I will read the next one because of the interesting story concept and the fact that the author of the next one is different from the first two). These books are nice brain drains and quick reads, but don't read them expecting a remarkable literary experience.

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