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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 Crowns 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.