Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Summary: In Tally's world, ordinary is ugly. When a person turns 16, they are taken away to have surgery that makes them "perfect." Most people can't wait to have the surgery, but Tally's friend Shay decides she doesn't want to do it, and plans to live on the fringes of society with a group called "the Smoke." A top-secret government agency blackmails Tally, telling her they'll never turn her pretty if she doesn't lead them to the Smoke. She agrees, but when she infiltrates the group, she begins to see their point of view, and has to decide what's more important: her conscience, or being pretty.

My thoughts: I liked this book, but not enough to read the sequels. It's an interesting concept, and does really make you think.