
Titles in This Set
Uglies
Pretties
Specials
Extras
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Overview
The Uglies Quartet brings together Scott Westerfeld's genre-defining dystopian saga in one paperback box set: Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras. Set in a future where every teenager undergoes surgery to become "pretty," the series follows Tally Youngblood as she uncovers the sinister cost of enforced perfection. Fast-paced, inventive, and packed with big ideas about identity, conformity, and rebellion, this collection is a must-have for teen and adult readers who love smart science fiction. With the story now reaching new fans through its Netflix adaptation, this complete set is the perfect way to experience the original novels.
About the Books
Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series reshaped YA science fiction by imagining a future society obsessed with beauty, status, and control. In Uglies, sixteen-year-old Tally Youngblood can't wait for the surgery that will transform her from an "ugly" into a "pretty" and unlock a life of parties and privilege in New Pretty Town. But when her new friend Shay runs away to a hidden rebel outpost instead of accepting the operation, Tally is drawn into a plot that questions everything she's been taught. Pretties follows Tally deeper into the glittering, mind-numbing world of the perfected elite, where she must fight to remember who she really is. Specials raises the stakes further as Tally is transformed again, this time into a weapon for a secretive, militarized faction, testing her loyalty and her humanity. Extras shifts focus to a new narrator, Aya Fuse, in a post-revolution world obsessed with fame and reputation rankings, closing out the quartet with a fresh perspective on the series' core themes. Together, the four novels build a richly imagined, socially sharp world that has resonated with millions of readers since Uglies first published in 2005. Bundled here in a single paperback set, the collection offers an easy, affordable way to own the entire saga and follow Tally's journey from beginning to end without gaps or mismatched editions.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Uglies — Tally Youngblood longs for the surgery that will make her "pretty," until a friend's disappearance pulls her into a hidden rebellion against her society's rules.
Pretties — Now transformed and living in New Pretty Town, Tally must fight to hold onto her memories and sense of self amid a haze of parties and pleasure.
Specials — Recast as a member of an elite enforcement squad, Tally faces her toughest test yet as loyalty, identity, and rebellion collide.
Extras — Set after the revolution, new narrator Aya Fuse chases fame in a reputation-obsessed society, adding a fresh angle to the series' finale.
About the Author
Scott Westerfeld is an American author known for young adult science fiction and fantasy, including the Uglies series, the Leviathan trilogy, and the Midnighters series. His novels have been published in numerous languages and have introduced generations of teen readers to inventive, socially aware speculative fiction. The Uglies series in particular became a touchstone of YA dystopian fiction and helped shape the genre's popularity in the 2000s and beyond. Westerfeld continues to write for young adult and adult audiences, and the Uglies franchise has since expanded into other media, including a feature film adaptation.
Why You'll Love This Set
This box set delivers the complete Uglies saga in one affordable paperback package, perfect for binge-readers, gift-giving, or building out a teen's home library. Whether it's a birthday present, a stocking stuffer, or a summer reading pick, fans of dystopian YA will love diving into Tally's full journey from start to finish.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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