You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne
Age 14-19.
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?
Uglies meets The Handmaid's Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.
"If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this." THE SUN
Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.
Info:
Paperback, 28 Sep 2023.