I am very excited for this particular volume (like most Westerfeld fans) but, in this case, my book buzz is even more than for previous books.

The reason? The Uglies series has so far led one of the most interesting investigations into technology and its effect on society while still maintaining an atmosphere just the same as that of modern day.

With the loss of technological restrictions (and the implementation of a reputation economy, as Cory mentioned), the scope of this exploration will (I hope) go beyond even that of the Uglies series while continuing to maintain an excellent plot and set of characters.

Needless to say, the release is going to be very icy. (October 2nd!)