You Could Be So Pretty

by Bourne, Holly | Unclassified
Published 28/09/2023 by Usborne Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 400 pages
130 x 198 x 27mm | 340g

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.