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You Could Be So Pretty

You Could Be So Pretty

Holly Bourne

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"Such a wild, gripping, smart, delicious read!" Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places"I devoured this - so compelling and with such a power...

Publisher:
Penguin
ISBN:
978-1-4749-6683-2
Pages:
416
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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"Such a wild, gripping, smart, delicious read!" Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places"I devoured this - so compelling and with such a powerful message." Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin CrownsLIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CUT-OUT DOUBLE COVER available while stocks lastBEAUTY 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?Warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.

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