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Mar 22, 2024SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In a world where plastic surgery is the norm, Tally, an almost 16 year old, is an ugly. When a person turns 16, they are required by the government to undergo plastic surgery and turn them to pretties. This book explores topics of modern…
Jan 05, 2024p08189442 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Uglies, by Scott Westerfield, is a teen dystopian novel. It was enjoyable to read and left you wanting more. The only reason I removed a star from the rating is because I was expecting a sci-fi novel, and while the book does contain a few…
Dec 28, 2023SebVPL rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Kind of a cliché narrative, but the concept is unique and relatable especially for young teens. The incredibly well-developed dystopian setting is the highlight of this novel. The plots of the later books are significantly better but you…
Dec 21, 2023SAPL_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Uglies is an unusual and surprising story. Tally is a teenager who is waiting for her 16th birthday when she can move to New Pretty Town with all of the other pretty people in her society. One day she sneaks in and meets a new friend,…
Sep 25, 2023pink_flamingo_3354 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For @missq12: the first book is kind of boring, yes, but in Pretties (sequel) it does start to pick up, even more so in Specials.
Aug 06, 2023livvypassion rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
see @missq12 's comment below and you know how i feel about this book
Dec 07, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Uglies by Scott Westerfield is a YA classic and a must-read for teens due to its horrific similarities to our society today. Fifteen-year-old Tally Youngblood lives in a dystopian and post-apocalyptic society, in which 16-year-olds are…
Nov 04, 2022missq12 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I love dystopian YA novels like Hunger Games, Divergent, and Matched, so Uglies was recommended to me. However, this book just did not do it for me. The concept of the world is interesting but the story was slow paced, even the climax was…
May 29, 2022aimeelong2018 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is wonderful, Tally goes on an adventure and it's just amazing how detailed it is.
Apr 24, 2022joyful2743 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read Uglies to find out what my twelve-year-old granddaughter was reading. Uglies is a post-apocalyptic dystopian story in which teenagers waiting to be changed from “uglies to pretties” are the main characters. Tally not yet sixteen…
Jan 11, 2022Mishika_ rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is a story about a teenager named Tally Youngblood who rebels against society. Once kids turn 18, they have to get surgery done to make them look pretty, and then they can live their lives happily. Until then,…
Dec 26, 2021s54le3m rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
with a rich story and a beautifully portrayed dystopian world, this book is a great read for those interested in sci-fi and dystopian concepts. this novel takes a hold on the reader, attaching them to the storyline and the characters with…
Nov 23, 2021Lexiny rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
In this dystopian world, when a person reaches sixteen, they are then allowed to get surgery that lets them become “pretty” and go to the “pretty” side of the town, where all everyone does is party and have fun. Tally, the main character,…
Nov 12, 2021Joanna_ni rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
In this dystopian society, every sixteenth birthday is highly anticipated as that is the day when you cross the threshold of ugly to pretty. Following an operation that surgically turns you pretty, your only job is to party. Tally…
Oct 30, 2021Skydov01 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A dystopian story following the life of a nearly 16 year old girl named Tally Youngblood, living in a society where once you turn 16, you receive an operation to make you pretty. Throughout the book you see her feelings and actions clash,…
Aug 10, 2021JCLMegB rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A dystopian dive into a society that believes that the problems of the human world were solved when scientists and doctors evened the evolutionary playing field by surgically making everyone “pretty” at the age of 16. We meet Tally…
May 04, 2021
-Uglies is the first book in a four-book series, I really enjoyed the concept of this story. It takes place in the future and the author: Scott Westerfeld's idea of the future is incredible. The book follows Tally as she makes new friends…
Feb 02, 2021Bensjammin33 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting and expressive, Uglies and the uglies series were all very interesting,each one bringing something new to the series. If you enjoyed this book I suggest the book Unwind by Neal Schusterman. Could be startling and contains…
Nov 06, 2020olivianuno rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved Uglies. I was struggling to find a good book recently that I would stay hooked to and Uglies did just that. I wanted to read it all the time. I wish that her journey to the Smoke was a bit more interesting though.
Oct 28, 2020
When can I get this book ?
Oct 06, 2020TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I would rate Uglies by Scott Westerfeld 3.5/5 stars. I really enjoyed the storyline, I just didn’t like how it was written in third person. The book was very good, and would definitely be given a higher rating if it was written in first…
Aug 15, 2020courtws rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Second time I tried this one. The first, I couldn't get past the concept of uglies and pretties; the second, it was a very quick read and I wanted to immediately reserve the next 3 in the series. Unfortunately in times of COVID when the…
Jul 30, 2020danifarmer rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I have loved this book for a very long time and you can very well see our culture going this way! A great read for anyone!
Jul 08, 2020Alexis_W rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A book unlike any I have ever read before, Uglies tackles some very important topics semi-subtly while keeping the reader’s attention in a well-developed science-fiction dystopian world. Tally, the main character, is about to turn sixteen,…
Apr 06, 2020rezzbianhurricane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent addition to the Uglies series! I'm not typically a fan of manga but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Shay is such an interesting character and it is great to be able to explore her complexity and depth while seeing things from…