Uglies meets The Handmaid's Tale for the new YA generation,from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.
Beauty comes at a price. And girls must pay.
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... If Belle and Joni work together,can they destroy the rules and set themselves free
Publisher: Usborne Publishing LtdISBN: 9781474966832Number of pages: 400Weight: 335 gDimensions: 198 x 130 x 25 mm
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If you loved the Barbie movie,you'll adore this. The Handmaid's Tale for the Insta generation. A furious,fast-paced feminist commentary on a "post-equality" world,ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates. Razor-sharp and compelling,(You Could Be So Pretty) is essential reading for every teenage girl. YA author Bourne's much-anticipated dystopian read is a searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it. In a style reminiscent of Orwell's 1984,this brilliant,timely,scary novel explores The Doctrine - the pressure on young girls to conform to high-maintenance beauty norms and the porn-fuelled patriarchy that supports it. Sound familiar Gripping and smart (A) smart,timely story. Such a wild,gripping,smart,delicious read! I love it with all my readerly heart! Holly Bourne is a vital feminist voice of our generation - a voice resolved to break the dangerous silences around sexism. Her writing peels the varnish off patriarchy,celebrates the power of female solidarity and friendship,and bears witness to both the pain and the joy of being a woman in the modern world. Holly's novel is brilliant and frightening. If you know a teenage girl,pre-order this for her as the best gift she'll receive this year. I devoured this - so compelling and with such a powerful message. Bravo Holly Bourne!
YA Feminists Unite at Waterstones Piccadilly
London - PiccadillyWednesday 8th November 18:30
Join us for what promises to be an inspiring evening of YA feminist chats with authors Holly Bourne and Sara Barnard,chaired by Abiola Bello.
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Young Adult Book Club
BallymenaThursday 30th November 07:00
We will be discussing'You Could Be so Pretty'by Holly Bourne,a dystopian novel that takes its inspiration form'The Handmaids Tale'by Margaret Atwood. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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Holly Bourne is a British writer of Young Adult and contemporary fiction,best known for her Spinster Club series.
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