Extras

Here is the final book in the Uglies series...

  Extras,by Scott Westerfeld

Rating:Five Stars 

    It's been 5 years after Tally Youngblood brought down new Pretty Town and it's secret. A whole new world has formed. Everyone is ranked and has a place in society. This rank is based of your feed,the new type of social media. People have TVs,and each channel is a person. You have a hovercam that follows you around,and you can record everything you do,to feeding your cat to going to parties on the cam. The #1 most popular person is Tally,and she doesn't even live in the cities,but in the woods,fighting off people who want to start cutting down trees. There are 4 types of people in this world. Surge Monkeys, who go through radical altering surgeries to get views. Kickers,who record other people and talk about them.Tech Heads,people who invent great new things. Extras,who are in the background. They are unpopular,and have low face ranks. Aya is an Extra,with a sad face rank of 451,369. She's trying to hit fame as a kicker,but nobody really watches. One night,Aya meets a group of girls that have found a way to ride 200 mph trains. They keep their face ranks low on purpose. If Aya kicks this story,she'll be a legend. But there are some complications. She must find a way to capture a video secretly. And right when things,can't get better,they go so bad Tally herself makes her way to find Aya. 

       Scott sure has a lot of worlds in his head! This was so interesting,and the face rank system isn't bad or hiding something,but rather a creative lifestyle. There were plot twists that were super unimaginable,and kept me glued to the book. The face rank confused me at first,because I thought the higher the number,the more popular. That's not the case. But this was a great book,and I am sad this is the last of the series. Read this book if you like:social media,hate pollution,animé,and radical honesty(read the book to find out)!

Specials

I'm here with the third piece in the Uglies series! Take a look at...

    

Specials, by Scott Westerfeld

Rating:4 stars

 

   Tally's friend Shay has turned her into a Special. Specials are pretty much superhuman. Their senses are 1,000 times stronger than a normal human,and super fast. They are pretty,but in a terrifying way that sends shivers down everyone's back that see them. Tally remembers being a rebel Ugly and the reason why. But now Tally knows that this secret is here to protect humanity. Now it's her that fights the rebels and almost always wins single handedly. There's only one problem with this life. Her boyfriend,Zane,was not turned into a Special,and Tally cannot look into his pretty face without being disgusted. She and Shay create a plan that will make Zane impossible to deny as Special material. But the plan goes wrong with a security breach and Tally's world think a neighbouring area is starting war. Realizing her mistake,Tally travels to San Diego,where people can go through any surgery they want. With some more Special arrivals (get it?) San Diego thinks the Specials are too dangerous and must go through a surgery to remove their powers. They even remove the creator of the Specials,one herself. Tally is the last to be transformed back,but she escapes. The book ends here with a large cliffhanger!

   This book was a bit slower than her sister's. The plot goes slowly at some parts,but at other's,there are huge plot twists! The book itself is interesting,with high speed chases and brutal defeats. Each chapter leaves you wanting more. I think that this world is very interesting,and if I had multiple lives,I would spend one here. this left me wondering what I would be,so I took an online test:Ugly,Pretty,Smokie,or Special? The results say I'm a Pretty,so my life here wouldn’t be as interesting as,say,Tally's,but the test says I'll enjoy it! 

Here is the link to your own quiz. What did you get?Share for Ugly,Comment for Pretty,+1 for Smokie,and Subscribe for Special.

Uglies Quiz

Pretties

I'm back with the next book in the Uglies series...

          
                                    

Pretties,by Scott Westerfield

Rating:Four Stars

  The book starts where Tally has been turned into a pretty...and loves her life!There's only one problem. She remembers her time in the Smoke,but not why she turned herself in. But Tally doesn't care because this life is so much better! She is popular,goes to the best parties,and is in the best club ever:the Crims.  This group focuses on being bubbly,which means having an adrenaline rush. Her super hot boyfriend is also in the club,and they both discover a secret. Tally and Zane find a note from pre-ugly Tally,reminding her of the reason she turned herself in,and the secret that makes her run away-again.
   This book was really good,and at the beginning of the book,her life sounds like bliss-because it is!This book was kind of confusing,but I just went along with it. There  are HUGE plot twists,and I couldn't stop reading. I like the world in which Earth has become,and there are amazing things like hoverboards, self boiling water,and bungee suits which allow you to jump from a huge distence without support. If you are looking for a good book to read,READ THIS BOOK!!! (after you read the Uglies)

The Uglies

Sorry about the time distance between my posts,but that was because there was nothing to read!!!!Well,I had something to read...until I finished it. What is this book,you ask? Take a look at
                           

Uglies,by Scott Westerfeld

Rating:Four Stars

   First,let me explain about the world in this book. From birth to age 11,you are considered a Littlie and  live with your parents. From age 12 to 15,you are considered an Ugly. Friends have nicknames for each others flaws,such as Squinty and Shorty. You live in a dorm with your friends. At age 16,you get a life altering surgery. You receive flawless skin,large eyes,and full lips,along with other changes to hair and height. After this transformation,you are a Pretty. You live in mansions and have parties all day and night till about 30,when you get another surgery that makes you look more adult. You get a job and raise your own littlies. After the age of 90 you get another surgery that makes you have softer skin and lighter hair and you stay that way for the rest of your life,where you live to be about 117!
  Tally Youngblood is a 15 year old Ugly,and she can't wait for the treatment. Her best friend just turned 16 and is living in New Pretty Town having the time of his life,Tally finds out after sneaking over. While waiting for those long 3 months to pass,Tally makes a new friend called Shay. Shay doesn't want to become pretty and runs away to the "Smoke" to live with a guy called David after Tally turns her down to come with her.
  Finally,it's Tally's big day. But terrifying pretties take her to their lab and tell her the bad news. These people called Specials know that Shay has run away,leaving Tally in a mess. Tally must find Shay and turn her in,or never become pretty. Tally chooses to find Shay and the Smoke. But she soon finds the reason this place exists. The reason isn't very pretty. Tally must make the choice to continue with the mission or become a wanted rebel.
  I love this book!It seems like a shallow plot with people living in Pretty Town and everyone is happy,but it's anything but that!There are extreme plot twist,and I finished this book in 5 days. There was a huge cliffhanger at the end,leading me to start a frantic search for the next book!I would recommend this book to people who like survival,utopian realities,betrayal,and dehydrated spaghetti called SpagNoods.  
 

Divergent Trilogy Review and Quiz

I'm back...with a trilogy! Introducing the series of Divergent!!!!!!

#1 Divergent

  

Rating:5 stars

      Divergent is set in the future where there are 5 factions,or cities, that everyone lives in. The selfless live in Abnegation,the peaceful in amity,the honest in Candor,the brave in Dauntless,and the intelligent in Erudite. Of course, you stay in the faction you are born in...until you turn 16. All 16 year-olds take a test that will determine the faction they should go into. But some are DIVERGENT. They get more than one aptitude for a faction,and the society classifies them as dangerous. They will hunt you down and kill you. Beatrice, an Abnegation,is divergent. She chooses a new faction and must fit in and try to survive. 

     I really like this book because the world Beatrice lives in is so detailed. It's easy to imagine that this society really exists in some far off country.   You get attached to the characters and NONE of the pages are wasted. However,it does have a bit of romance,which I liked but some boys might shy away from. This is not some kissy kissy romance though.  Each has their secrets,and they must find out if they can trust each other....

     The book ends after Erudite attempts to take over Abnegation. MUCH SUSPENSE.

#2 Insurgent

 

Rating:4 stars

    

After Erudite's attack,Beatrice and her boyfriend Four take refugee in the Amity compound. With some sneaking around,Tris discovers that the Abnegation had information on the Divergent. After a while,the faction less(those without factions)team up with Dauntless and battle the Erudite.The Erudite lose after injecting some with a strange serum. The Dauntless are able to return to the cabin,but the Erudite leader has a plan. She activates the serum for two children who go to the highest Dauntless tower. In a mechanical voice,they explain that this will happen every 2 weeks if a Divergent does not turn herself in. The children jump off the tower,but Tris can only save one. Tris sacrifices herself and goes to the Erudite compound,where they study and torture her. Her friends go to save her,but Tris finds out that the Erudite leader has the info on the Divergent and tries to save them to retain the information.after the commotion,Tris is accused of being a Dauntless traitor. MORE SUSPENSE. The book was a little slow until the end,and therefore kind of hard to explain in a post.

#3 Allegiant

 

Rating 5 stars

After reading the last two books,I had to wait for the next. Then on a magical day,UPS delivered...Allegiant! It was the first day of sale. I read the book and...

Allegiant starts with Tris in her trial for being a traitor. After being deemed innocent,she plays the video on the Divergent. It is one of Tris's ancestors that explains that the non Divergent's ancestors had their genes damaged in an attempt to make perfect people. It went wrong,and they were put in factions until their genes fixed themselves. The Divergent's genes are already fixed and must go outside the factions to help the people "outside the fence". Tris,Four,and her brother go on a journey and make it to an airport that has been converted into a laboratory.  The friends discover new things,must make choices that affect themselves and others,and learn the meaning of sacrifice. 

This book has more suspense than any other! To be honest,I was a little disappointed to leave the factions behind,but that was made up for by the amazing detail of what our world has turned into! It had connections with discrimination,because the Divergent are treated with more respect than the non divergent.The scenes were very dramatic and I kept reading parts over and over again!

   The rating could be 4.99 because I thought the epilogue was weak. It doesn't show much about what happened afterwards,unless the once unpredictable characters now live boring and simple lives.Other than that,it was great!

This test tells you what faction you would be in. You might be Divergent,but just choose the faction that you like most. 

1.You want your friends and family to see you as someone who...

A.Is willing to make sacrifices and help anyone in need

B.Is liked by everyone

C.Is trustworthy

D.Will protect them no matter what happens

E.Offers wise advice

2.When faced with a difficult problem,you react by...

A.Doing whatever will be the best thing for the greatest number of people

B.Creating a work of art that expresses your feelings about the situation

C.Debating the issue with your friends

D.Facing it head on. What else would you do?

E.Making a list of pros and cons and then choosing the option the evidence best supports  

3.What activity would you most likely find yourself doing on the weekend?

A.Volunteering

B.Painting,Dancing,or writing poetry

C.Sharing opinions with friends

D.Rock Climbing or Sky-Diving!

E.Catching up on homework or reading for pleasure

4.If you had to select one of the following as a job,which would you choose?

A.Humanitarian

B.Farmer

C.Judge

D.Firefighter

E.Scientist

5.When choosing your outfit for the day,you select

A.Whatever will attract the least amount of attention

B.Something comfortable,but intresting to look at

C.Something that's simple,but still expresses your personality

D.Whatever will attract the least amount of attention

E.Something that will not distract you or inhibit you from what you have to do that day  

6.If you discovered your friend's friend was being unfaithful, you would...

A.Tell your friend because you feel it would be unhealthy for him or her to continue in a relationship where such selfish behaviour is present.

B.Sit them both down so you can act as mediator when they talk it over

C.Tell your friend as soon as possible.You can't imagine keeping that knowledge a secret.

D.Confront the other friend!You might also take action by slashing their tires  or egging his or her house-all in the name of protecting your friend of course

E.Keep it to yourself.Statistics prove your friend will find out eventually. 

7.What would you say is your highest priority right now?

A.Serving those around you

B.Finding peace and happiness for yourself

C.Seeking truth in all things

D.Developing your strength of character

D.Success in work or school

If you got mostly A's...

You are Abnegation.You don't like to draw attention to yourself,and you are more concerned for other people's happiness than your own. You find joy and fulfilment in making people happier,safer,and healthier. You believe the world would be a much better place if selfishness were not so widespread, Other people see you as sometimes difficult to get to know,but also as quiet and kind. 

If you got mostly B's...

You are Amity. You are at peace when others get along. You appreciate music and the arts,and it is easy to make you laugh. One of your goals is to find as much happiness as you can. You believe aggression and hostility are to blame for most of the world's problems.Others see you as flaky and indecisive,but also as easy going and warm. 

If you got mostly C's...

You are Candor. You are honest with everyone,no matter how difficult it is,and no matter how much trouble it gets you into. You aren't easily offended,and would rather prefer to hear the truth even if it hurts. You believe that if everyone could be honest and forthright with each other the world would be a much better place. Other people see you as insensitive,but also as trustworthy and confident. 

If you got mostly D's...

You are Dauntless. You love a good  adrenaline rush,and you don't let other people dictate your behaviour. You do what is right no matter how difficult or frighting it is. You believe the world would be better off if people were not afraid to do what was necessary to make things right. Others see you as often abrasive,but also strong and bold.

If you got mostly E's...

You are Erudite.You enjoy learning new things,and you try to understand how everything works.You tend to make decisions based on logic rather than instinct or emotions. You believe the world would be a better place if everyone were well educated and devoted to learning.Other people see you sometimes as condensing,but also as intelligent and insightful. 

What do you get?Let us know in the comments below!

  

  

Special News!!!!!!

I know,I know,I know. I have not been posting since forever. But I'm here to tell you an exciting new thing! On Saturday,October 19, two adorable Guinea Pigs have a new home...at my home!!!They are both super cute. One is brown,white,and black.We named her Reese's after Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The other one is white and SUPER fluffy,and Tucker got to name this one Snowball.

Because I have so much to tell any and all living beings on the planet about the new arrivals,I've created a blog just for them!Snowball and Reese's might even have a chance to talk to the world,too. This blog's name is...Miss Pigloo! What IS a pigloo,you might ask? Well,Guinea Pigs are very shy little creatures. They need lots of places to hide. Thankfully,there is a pigloo, which is pretty much a coloured plastic igloo.  The website address is pretty simple... MissPigloo.blogspot.com So... If you like Guinea Pigs,super cute things,or pigloos,click on the link! If you don't...may evil Guinea Pigs find you in your sleep!!! ;)

Drama

I know I said I would show this book a few days ago, but there  was a few things that prevented me from blogging. Anyways, now I have my new book...

                    

                Drama,by Raina Telgemeier

Rating:Four Stars 

I got Drama the same way as Ghostopolis. After the happiness  of having one  book signed at Comic-Con, I saw Raina, the author of Drama. She told me about her new book, Drama, so of course I got it! 

Drama is about how a girl named Callie is part of the stage crew in drama club. She soon meets two boys that she can't help but like. Callie gets to know them better and better, but do they like her as she likes them?Find out which one does!

This is another wonderful graphic novel. A bit of romance is always good, especially when this seems like real life middle school, where some books only focus on losing friends. In Drama, Callie keeps her friends, and doesn't fret over being the "popular girl" as so many other books do.

So yet another book that I've showed you, and (hopefully soon) I'll be reviewing Can You Get an F in Lunch? Bye!