The second installment of Scott Westerfelds international bestselling Uglies series the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. In Tallys world, looks are all that matters. And now that shes finally undertaken the surgery to become a Pretty, everything seems perfect: her looks are flawless, her clothes are cool, her boyfriend is totally gorgeous, and she's completely popular. But beneath the fun of non-stop parties, high-tech luxury and apparent total freedom, Tally cant stop a nagging sense that something is wrong. Something important. Then a message from her Ugly past arrives, forcing Tally to remember the truth she learned before her transformation, and the fun stops cold. Because the true price of this perfect world is more than Tally is willing to payPraise forUgliesFast paced, exciting and thought-provoking. The Bookseller's Choice Superb sci-fi. Amanda Craig, The Times Supplement Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues Publishers WeeklyThe longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister Amanda Craig, The Times With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series. Kirkus *starred review* This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances. Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing. Trashionista.com 'Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more. The Book Smugglers Also by Scott Westerfeld:Uglies Specials Extras

 

 

This book features in the following series: Uglies, Uglies Trilogy .

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 368 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2023 by Simon & Schuster Ltd .

Scott Westerfeld is a software designer and composer. He lives in New York and Sydney.