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You Could Be So Pretty

By Holly Bourne
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You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne explores a society where girls are placed in an oppressive beauty regime. The story follows two girls challenging the system as they navigate their way through a world obsessed with enforced beauty standards. Through their resistance, they confront the norms that dictate how they should look and behave.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to thought-provoking, young adult stories that challenge societal beauty standards and explore issues of self-acceptance. Filled with emotional depth and strong character development, it prompts readers to question the pressures of modern femininity and offers an empowering narrative for those dealing with similar struggles.

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You Could Be So Pretty

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If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this. THE SUN

The Handmaid's Tale for the Insta generation. THE TIMES

Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl. THE OBSERVER

Holly Bourne is truly a one-in-a-million author. DAILY MIRROR

A searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it. STYLIST

Ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates. THE GUARDIAN

LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CUT-OUT DOUBLE COVER available while stocks last

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...

Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...

What would you choose?

Uglies meets The Handmaid's Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.

Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.

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You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne receives glowing reviews for its commentary on beauty standards and feminism, drawing comparisons to works like The Handmaid’s Tale and Orwell’s 1984. Described as a gripping and fast-paced feminist narrative, it is praised for its exploration of societal pressures and the impact on women and girls. The book is recommended as essential reading for teenagers, noted for its razor-sharp insights and engaging storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474966832

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 335g

Pages: 400

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Holly Bourne Young Adult

About the Author

Holly Bourne is the author of Am I Normal Yet?, How Hard Can Love Be?, The Manifesto on How to be Interesting and Soulmates. She graduated with a first class degree in Journalism Studies and spent two years working as a local news reporter on the Surrey Mirror, garnering a nomination for Print Journalist of the Year in 2010. She worked as a journalist for TheSite.org, an advice and information website for 16-25 year olds. She lives in Lewes.

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