Customer Reviews
quality 
2008-05-28
I received this product in perfect condition and in new packaging. It arrived in much less time than I expected.
Brains vs. Beauty 2008-05-23
Would you be willing to give up your ability for independant thought in order to be pretty? An excellent series. The first three books go together, the fourth is more like a #6 or #7. It does not follow directly after the others. I read the series first and then gave them to my daughter.
Some 13-year-old girls didn't get it. 
2008-04-23
I teach English to 8th graders in Fairfax, VA, and offered The Uglies as one of several choices for literature circles. Two groups of boys and girls are enjoying reading and talking about the action in the Uglies. But after reading 150 pages, one group of 4 girls didn't "get it" and found it "boring", and asked to change books. One of them didn't like The Giver, either, so I suspect a disinterest in science fiction.
Tiffany's Review 
2008-04-08
The Uglies trilogy is a great teen story based on the power of secrets, a person's mindset, trust and friendship.
Uglies *****
This first book is set in a futuristic city in a time when everyone must wait until they turn 16 before turning into a pretty. Pretties are beautiful and strong and have special immune systems so they hardly ever get sick, except for hangovers; pretties are allowed to constantly party and have the life that every teenager dreams of. The main character in uglies is Tally Youngblood a adventurous 15 year old who is only 3 months from turning pretty and joining her best friend Paris, who she is no longer allowed to see until she turns pretty, But when she secretly sneaks into prettyvile to see Paris she notices something different about him. She later finds a friend who doesn't like the idea of turning pretty and is willing to do anything to stop from being turned into a bubblehead. When Tally and shay set out on their adventure they uncover one secret that will test the trust of Tally's own city.
I loved this book because it's new and adventurous and it has a very imaginative perspective of the future.
Pretties ****
In pretties tally has unwillingly been turned into a happy bubblehead and it isn't as great as tally expected, but she soon discovers that there's something different about her that could help her beat the lesions she also finds another friend that might help her along the way. then just when being a pretty wasn't so hard anymore an old freeing returns with Madee's pills and tally takes the risk of a 50/50 chance of the pills not working, but she shares it with a friend. She also has to find a way to get around Dr. Cable to rejoin the new smoke.
I liked this book because of its very emotional conflicts that made me want to jump in the book and scream at the characters.
Specials *****
Tally has been changed into a special by her own best friend, was it betrayal or was shay looking out for tally? Either way tally likes being a special and not only is she part of special circumstances but she's also in shays click the cutters. The cutters are a special kind of specials whose sole mission is to hunt down and destroy the new smoke but as tally tries to get rid of them she also might have a chance to help them especially when her feelings get mixed and she can't stay icy. Just when things can't seem to get any worse a war starts.
I loved this book because it was packed with unexpected problems and answers and the ending was really amazing!
Good story, appropriate for tweens and teens 2008-04-06
Pre-read this whole series before allowing 11 yr old to read. While it was not quite adult fiction, it was not too difficult to get through. Has some story to it that requires some thinking and imagination. All the books including the newest "Extras" were fine for my daughter. One subtle reference to a "pleasure garden" wasn't given a second thought. The rest was thankfully appropriate. 5th grader loved the entire series so my effort was not wasted.
Uglies for over 13! 2008-07-26
This set is absolutely wonderful! I'm way over 13, and I absolutely loved this trilogy! It's fun, exciting, and imaginative! Enjoy reading what I'll enjoy time and time again!
wow. this seires is amazing 2008-07-07
i read the first book uglies in one day. i just couldn't put it down. the rest of the series was like that and my favortie by far was specails. it had what i think was the most action out of all 3 and was by far the best.
Really enjoyed these books 2008-06-29
I'm 26 and I must say, I really enjoyed these books. Other people have reviewed the story line, so I'll just give my two cents. If you're looking for a fun book that at times you won't want to put down, then try these. I read these after reading the Twilight Series and enjoyed these just as well.
Great series set in good condition 2008-06-28
Like the cover and the illustrated books. Came fast in good condition and have read them all. Loved. Everyone should just get the set. I can't wait to read the surprise fourth one. Too bad it didn't come with it.
Uglies 2008-06-13
Tally is about to turn 16 and can't wait for the day she goes for the surgery that will make her pretty for the rest of her life. Her best friend Peris has already changed, because he's a few weeks older than she is, and Tally is lonely waiting for her turn. Then she meets Shay, who takes her on adventures outside their city. Shay claims to know of a place where kids run away to before they become pretty. And she's unsure of whether she wants to be pretty or not. When Shay disappears before her birthday leaving instructions for Tally to follow, Tally has to decide whether to follow and be ugly forever or stay and become pretty.
The innovations of this futuristic world were fun to read about - hoverboards for transportation, holes in the wall that spit out new clothes. But as with any Utopian society there is a dark side that inhabitants don't see until they buck the system. A fascinating book! There's so much to talk about whether you're in a mother daughter book club or just reading for fun. How does society pressure us, girls especially, to have perfect looks? How can you choose your own path when everyone around you is moving in another direction? How much are you willing to give up for beauty?
