Sci-FiYoung Adult
In a world where turning 16 means engineered beauty, one girl's rebellion uncovers the dark cost of perfection.
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In a world where turning 16 means engineered beauty, one girl's rebellion uncovers the dark cost of perfection.
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Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there.But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally l...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor teen romance with kissing; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Action-packed chases, fights, and surgical procedures; some body modification descriptions but not extremely graphic.
Profanity
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Infrequent mild profanity and strong language.
Substance use
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Partying and implied alcohol use in 'pretty' society, portrayed as superficial and cautionary.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Political content
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Central messaging on societal beauty standards, conformity vs. individuality, and critique of technological progress and manipulation.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of self-hatred and body image issues; no direct depictions of self-harm or suicide.
Sexual assault
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No sexual assault or coercion depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Systemic segregation and manipulation based on appearance; themes of societal pressure and emotional suffering from beauty ideals.
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