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Book Series: Uglies Book 1

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: February 8, 2005

Genre: YA Dystopian

Recommended Age: 14+ (some violence, some gore, jumping off cliffs and roller coasters, fighting the government)

Publisher: Simon Pulse

Pages: 425

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Synopsis: Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.

But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world-- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally's choice will change her world forever...

Review: This book just brought back all sorts of childhood memories! I loved every moment of this book and I definitely love how I chose such a strong character as my childhood idol. The characters are very well developed and the plot is very intriguing. I also love the message Scott has about beauty standards as a whole.

However, I do feel like the pace is a bit wonky in places, too fast or too slow when they should be the opposite.

Verdict: I still love this series.