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Book Review of Uglies (Uglies, Bk 1)

Uglies (Uglies, Bk 1)
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Tally wants to become a Pretty so badly! Pretties were once Uglies who had a complete make-over operation and they get to have all the fun. She's been an Ugly for so long and her best friend turned 16 a few months before her time was to come. She missed hanging out with him. They even had matching scars. In the process of her longing to become a Pretty, she meets another Ugly with the same birthday she has named Shay. Shay keeps talking about how she may not want to become Pretty and wants to find The Smoke where a bunch of Uglies live. Shay knows a guy named David who lives there and he is going to take her to The Smoke. This astounds Tally. Who would want to stay an Ugly?

There as so much action in this book. I found it very unique and interesting in a society that COULD exist since we are obsessed with beauty in our culture. I liked how the different situations worked out and loved how the ending made me anticipate the sequel!