Mirror's Edge
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Mirror's Edge 〰️
I'm glad to say this series (not counting the original Uglies) keeps getting better. I thought this book was the last in a trilogy, but it turns out I was wrong. I'm glad about that because now I don't want this story to end. That's how you know a book series is good. (Although I'm aware that all good stories do need to end, or else they drag on).
Westerfeld starts this book off in media res, and it's exhilarating. And he keeps up with the action and perfect pacing throughout the book. I always loved how well Westerfeld writes good pacing in his stories. Everything happens precisely when it needs to, with no info dumping or scenes that drag.
Also, Westerfeld's books are known for their extreme cliffhangers, and this one was no different. In a way, there was a mini one right near the end with pages left when Rafia killed Col. I didn't believe she actually killed him. But it seems he's really gone, and props to Westerfeld for going through with it. And for the actual cliffhanger with Paz announcing Tally Youngblood is around, I nearly screamed in happiness. She's been hinted at in this series many times, but I didn't think she would return in the flesh. I'm excited to see her role in the last book.
I also want to mention that I love how Frey is really developing into her own character, and I enjoy reading her more now than I did in the first book. In book one, she was just a killer with one purpose, to save Rafia from anything and everything. And that still is her purpose to an extent. But now she's becoming more than a Rafia body double. She is developing her own personality outside of fighting and saving Rafia, and I love that for her. I'm glad she's gotten some good character development.
All in all, great read. I think you'll enjoy this one if you are a fan of the Uglies series. It's different, and I wouldn't say I liked it as much at first, but now I enjoy it. It's different in a good way.
