Part of Uglies
First published 2009
In a world where cosmetic surgery transforms every sixteen-year-old into a perfect "Pretty," Tally Youngblood waits for her upcoming procedure. Her entire society is built on surgical uniformity—where physical difference marks you as an outsider and conformity is the ultimate goal. But when Tally encounters David, a mysterious rebel from the underground resistance, she learns dangerous truths about her seemingly perfect civilization. The government's surgical mandate isn't just about beauty—it's about control. As Tally is pulled into a radical movement challenging everything she's been taught, she must choose between the safety of blind compliance and the risky path of individual resistance. Her decision won't just determine her own fate, but could unravel the entire system of social manipulation.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, romance, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Unknown Binding · scholastic