1 January ·
12 Min, 44 Sec · By microbrother
Tally, an "Ugly" in a dystopian future where beauty is mandated, eagerly awaits her sixteenth birthday and the transformative surgery that will make her a "Pretty." Her best friend Peris's transformation profoundly changes him, leading Tally to question the system. She discovers a hidden rebellion called "The Smoke," and becomes entangled in their fight against the government's control and its toxic energy source. Tally ultimately chooses a path of rebellion and deceit, ultimately using her position as a "Pretty" to fight for freedom.