Shatter City (Impostors Series #2)

by Scott Westerfeld

Overview

Cities at war. Identities stolen or hidden away. A love built on lies. In the second book of the New York Times bestselling Impostors series, nothing is certain and anything can be taken away.

When the world sees Frey, they think they see her twin sister, Rafi. Frey was raised to be Rafi's double, and now she's taken on the role . . . without anyone else knowing.

Her goal? To destroy the forces that created her.

But with the world watching and a rebellion rising, Frey is forced into a detour. Suddenly she is stranded on her own in Paz, a city where many of the citizens attempt to regulate their emotions through an interface on their arms. Paz is an easy place to get lost . . . and also an easy place to lose yourself.

As the city comes under a catastrophic attack, Frey must leave the shadows and enter the chaos of warfare — because there is no other way for her to find her missing sister and have her revenge against her murderous father.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338150421
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/06/2021
Series:	Scott Westerfeld's Impostors Series , #2
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	96,081
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Scott Westerfeld is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies series, which has been translated into 35 languages; the Leviathan series; Afterworlds; Horizon; and many other books for young readers. He was born in Texas and alternates summers between Sydney, Australia, and New York City.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Impostors:

"Fans of the original quartet will be delighted to see how much the world of Tally Youngblood has grown and expanded . . . Even if readers aren't familiar with the original series, they'll still enjoy this well-placed novel from start to finish . . . 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. 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

From the Publisher

Thésèse Plummer returns to narrate as Frey, the unlikely heroine of the Imposters series. In this installment, Frey discovers that there is a drug called "feels" that citizens implant into their central nervous systems. As Frey's duties as savior and rebel leader become more difficult, she becomes reliant on these emotional controllers, and Plummer's narration take on new life. When Frey uses "calm," Plummer's voice smooths out. When she uses "resolute," Plummer's voice hardens. Sometimes Plummer is asked to deliver multiple emotions at once, and the listener is rewarded with her stunning interpretations. Hidden beneath those wild emotional swings is the voice of an addict. That performance is the most timely and most powerful. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2019 - AudioFile

2019-06-23
Frey will do anything to find her twin sister as their father works to conquer more unsuspecting cities.

After once again assuming the role of her sister, Rafi, Frey toils in her father's tower, easily fooling him and playing up the drama of her engagement to Col Palafox for the feeds. But she's a prisoner; both she and Col wear bomb collars that will explode if they attempt escape. Meanwhile, Rafi has taken on the mantle of Frey, working with rebels in the wild who are demanding their father's punishment. But their father has plans: He's set his focus on the destruction of the city of Paz, the last place Rafi was seen. But once Frey and Col set out on their mission, it becomes clear that Rafi doesn't want to be found. Even so, Frey will do anything to locate her, though she'll have to confront the fact that maybe she doesn't know her sister at all, and she certainly doesn't know herself. Propelled by intricate worldbuilding and heart-pounding action, there's never a dull moment. Frey's journey to self-discovery takes the forefront, and it's hard-won, thoughtful, and complex. Readers will jones for the next installment, eager to witness their heroine take on more thrilling adventures. As before, race is not defined in this European-inflected fantasy world. A nonbinary character has a larger presence in this book.

Page-turning action made even more engrossing by a rare emotional core. (Science fiction. 12-18)

Kirkus Reviews