You Could Be So Pretty

Bourne, Holly

Uglies meets The Handmaid’s Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.

“Holly Bourne is a vital feminist voice of our generation.” Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season

”I devoured this – so compelling and with such a powerful message.” Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns

BEAUTY COMES AT A PRICE. AND GIRLS MUST PAY.

In Belle and Joni’s world there are two options for girls:

One, follow the rules of the Doctrine like Belle: apply your Mask, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony, be a Pretty.

Or two, fight the rules like Joni: leave your face bare, work hard to escape to the Education, be an Objectionable.

But maybe there is a third option…

Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can…

What would you choose?

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