annoellyn's review against another edition
4.0
This was way better then the first book! Zane and Tally's relationship was very well written and played out, as well as Tally's confusion about her identity. Glad the series picked up.
nuzhath's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
minihaido's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mamabirdgraph's review against another edition
3.0
Pretties is the second book in the Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld. Tally Youngblood has turned from an Ugly to a Pretty. One would think all things would be bubbly, but things turn ugly fast when Tally’s past catches up to her.
I’ll admit that the second book in series is hardly ever my favorite. Pretties starts off kind of slow in the beginning. I can never look at the words bubbly or bogus the same way again. The language of the Pretties is incredibly annoying. And I’m going to advise you to skip right over the chapter titled, Ritual, in Part II. Anyone easily triggered by eating disorders or cutting should be wary of this book.
But I read this book even faster than I read the first. Once I got through the beginning, I flew right through it. The tricks and twists are even bigger than the last book. The romance is built up more. I also have a new favorite character, Andrew Simpson Smith, who shows the world of the Uglies is much bigger than Tally thought.
Favorite Quote: “...some things couldn’t be put back together if you broke them.”
3 out of 5. The tricks are trickier and the faces are prettier, but Pretties, the second book in the Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld, misses the mark.
I’ll admit that the second book in series is hardly ever my favorite. Pretties starts off kind of slow in the beginning. I can never look at the words bubbly or bogus the same way again. The language of the Pretties is incredibly annoying. And I’m going to advise you to skip right over the chapter titled, Ritual, in Part II. Anyone easily triggered by eating disorders or cutting should be wary of this book.
But I read this book even faster than I read the first. Once I got through the beginning, I flew right through it. The tricks and twists are even bigger than the last book. The romance is built up more. I also have a new favorite character, Andrew Simpson Smith, who shows the world of the Uglies is much bigger than Tally thought.
Favorite Quote: “...some things couldn’t be put back together if you broke them.”
3 out of 5. The tricks are trickier and the faces are prettier, but Pretties, the second book in the Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld, misses the mark.
agomes's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
marnold3305's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
shmoley's review against another edition
2.0
I have decided what I don't like about this series. It's not the idea or even necessarily the writing itself but the fact it spins the manic pixie dream girl trope into it, but instead of one girl, it's two guys, Zane and David. To me, they seem to be there for the sake of being there or to somehow (once again) make the Smoke found. Zane helped her keep bubbly and helped with the escape plan while David in the first book showed her how to live in a more wild state. I don't have a problem with Tally having relationships, I just wished they were more stable, especially in these circumstances. The writing is shaky and took time to get on even grounds with the book. The climax points are week and feeble, almost there but not quite enough to make me excited. The romance is about the same, and seems rather forcefully put in to utilize Tally, like a manic pixie dream girl does to the main male character.
However, I will be continuing the last book simply because my horrible self can't go without closure.
However, I will be continuing the last book simply because my horrible self can't go without closure.
dianaaguilar's review against another edition
Written by a man in what a man thinks teenagers/ teenage girls sound like, kinda cringe
alyssakatherine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0