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Scott Westerfeld is a New York Times bestselling author of YA. He is best known for the Uglies and Leviathan series. His current series, IMPOSTORS, returns to the world of Uglies.

The next book in that series, MIRROR'S EDGE, comes out April 6, 2021.
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It’s an adult thriller written with Justine Larbalestier, and it comes out July 21, 2026 in the USA and Australia. (October 2026 in the UK.)

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Published on March 27, 2026 09:02
Average rating: 3.81 · 1,920,665 ratings · 101,230 reviews · 92 distinct worksSimilar authors
Uglies (Uglies, #1)

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Pretties (Uglies, #2)

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Extras (Uglies, #4)

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“What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.”
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“The human heart is a strange vessel. Love and hatred can exist side by side.”
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“You see, freedom has a way of destroying things.”
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Zoë Malik wattpad star lindsey summers!


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Faery Thanks so much for accepting. :) I'm a huge fan of your work.


Patricia Kaniasty Wow. I am a huge fan of your "Uglies" series. I even have book 2 autographed. Thanks again. Can't wait to read more of your books.


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C. McKenzie Thanks for joining me on goodreads, Scott. See you around the reviews.


Savannah Scott, thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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