Matt G. (mattguion) reviewed on 3/25/2011 + 14 more book reviews

As far as teen dystopian novels go, this is one of the best. The premise of a society where teenagers are made to look like our idealized version of "pretty" is not only innovative and original, but also speaks to the society we live in today. The world is rich and detailed, the tension is legitimate, and issues are deep and thought-provoking. The characters are a little flat and I'll admit I'm not the biggest fan of Westerfeld's writing style, but the content of the story is good enough that I can past that. The ending will leave you hanging, however, so make sure you're ready to commit to reading "Pretties" and "Specials" as well.

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