Uglies
In a world of extreme beauty, anyone normal is ugly.
Science FictionAdventureActiondystopiabeauty standardscosmetic surgerybased on young adult novelteenagerabsurdclichémissing friend
A YA dystopian adventure that critiques beauty standards through a teen's quest to rescue her friend, balancing action and social commentary with familiar genre beats.
In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.
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