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1. 1. Uglies

   

   In a future society where everyone undergoes surgery at sixteen to become a "Pretty," Tally Youngblood is eagerly awaiting her transformation. However, her world is turned upside down when she befriends Shay, a rebellious girl who questions the system and runs away to join a group of renegades living in the wilderness. Tally is coerced by the authorities to find Shay and the rebels, but as she delves deeper into their world, she begins to question the true cost of beauty and conformity, ultimately facing a life-altering decision that challenges her beliefs and the society she once longed to be a part of.

2. 2. Impostors

   The first book in the Impostors series

   

   Set in a dystopian future, the story follows Frey, a young girl who has lived her life in the shadows as the secret twin sister of Rafi, the heir to a powerful family. Trained to be her sister's body double, Frey is thrust into a world of political intrigue and danger when she is sent on a mission to a rival city-state. As she navigates a landscape of deception and betrayal, Frey begins to question her identity and the true nature of her family's power, ultimately discovering her own strength and the courage to forge her own path.

3. 3. Extras

   

   In a world where popularity is everything, the story follows Aya Fuse, a fifteen-year-old girl living in a futuristic society where social status is determined by one's "face rank." Aya, an "extra" with a low rank, stumbles upon a secret that could change everything. As she navigates a society obsessed with fame and the power of the media, Aya must decide whether to expose the truth and risk her newfound popularity or keep it hidden to maintain her status. The narrative explores themes of identity, the impact of technology on society, and the quest for personal significance in a world driven by superficial values.

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4. 4. Pretties

   

   In a world where beauty is mandated by society, the protagonist finds herself navigating the superficial allure and hidden dangers of her new life after undergoing a transformation into a "Pretty." As she revels in the glamorous lifestyle, she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and rebellion, uncovering unsettling truths about the world she inhabits. Torn between loyalty to her friends and the desire for freedom, she must confront the moral complexities of her society and make choices that could alter the course of her future.

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5. 5. The Uglies Trilogy

   

   Set in a dystopian future where society is divided into "Uglies" and "Pretties," the story follows Tally Youngblood, a teenager on the brink of undergoing a mandatory operation to become "Pretty." As Tally grapples with the societal pressure to conform, she discovers a hidden resistance movement that challenges the superficial values of her world. Her journey becomes a thrilling exploration of identity, freedom, and the true meaning of beauty, as she navigates friendships, betrayals, and the moral dilemmas of a society obsessed with perfection.

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6. 6. Leviathan

   The Leviathan Trilogy

   

   Set against the backdrop of an alternate World War I, the story follows two young protagonists from opposing sides of the conflict. One is Alek, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, who is on the run after his parents' assassination, and the other is Deryn, a girl disguised as a boy to join the British Air Service. The narrative unfolds in a world divided between the Clankers, who rely on steam-powered machinery, and the Darwinists, who use genetically engineered creatures. As their paths cross, Alek and Deryn must navigate their differences and work together to survive the escalating war and uncover the secrets that could change the course of history.

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7. 7. Specials

   

   In a world where society is divided into distinct groups based on physical and mental enhancements, the protagonist finds herself transformed into a "Special," an elite enforcer designed to maintain order and suppress rebellion. As she grapples with her new identity and the heightened abilities that come with it, she is torn between her loyalty to the system and her lingering ties to her past. Amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and personal conflict, she must navigate a path that challenges her beliefs and ultimately decide where her true allegiance lies.

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8. 8. Behemoth

   

   Set against the backdrop of an alternate World War I, this thrilling tale follows the adventures of Alek, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and Deryn, a daring girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. As the war between the Clankers, who rely on mechanical technology, and the Darwinists, who use genetically engineered creatures, intensifies, the duo finds themselves in the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Their mission is to prevent a catastrophic conflict while navigating political intrigue, espionage, and their own evolving friendship. With imaginative steampunk elements and a fast-paced narrative, the story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the complexities of war.

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9. 9. Goliath

   

   Set against the backdrop of an alternate World War I, this thrilling conclusion to a steampunk trilogy follows the adventures of Alek and Deryn as they navigate a world divided between Clanker and Darwinist factions. The duo embarks on a perilous journey aboard the living airship Leviathan, encountering a host of challenges, including a mysterious inventor with a weapon that could change the course of the war. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Alek and Deryn must confront their own identities and the roles they play in a conflict that could reshape the future of humanity.

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10. 10. Lewiatan

    

    Set against the backdrop of an alternate World War I, this thrilling tale follows the intertwined destinies of two young protagonists from opposing sides of the conflict. One is a prince on the run after the assassination of his parents, while the other is a daring girl disguised as a boy to join the air force. As they navigate a world divided between the Clankers, who rely on steam-powered machinery, and the Darwinists, who harness genetically engineered creatures, they must overcome their differences and work together to survive the chaos of war. Their journey is filled with adventure, intrigue, and the exploration of themes such as identity, loyalty, and the clash between technology and nature.

11. 11. Horizon

    

    A group of diverse young survivors find themselves stranded in a mysterious and perilous jungle after their plane crashes en route to Japan. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, they encounter strange creatures and unexplainable phenomena, forcing them to rely on their wits and each other to survive. With limited resources and growing tensions, the group must unravel the secrets of their new environment while facing the challenges of trust and leadership in a world where the rules of nature seem to have been rewritten.

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12. 12. Spill Zone

    

    In a world transformed by a mysterious and catastrophic event, a young photographer named Addison ventures into the perilous and surreal Spill Zone to capture images of its haunting beauty and bizarre occurrences. The zone, once a bustling city, is now a forbidden and unpredictable landscape filled with otherworldly phenomena and dangerous creatures. Driven by the need to support her sister, Addison navigates the eerie remnants of her past life, confronting both the physical and emotional challenges that the zone presents, while uncovering secrets that could change everything she thought she knew about the disaster.

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13. 13. Urâții

    

    In a future where all sixteen-year-olds undergo surgery to become flawless “Pretties,” Tally Youngblood longs for the change until her friend Shay flees to a rebel settlement called the Smoke. Coerced by a secretive authority to betray the rebels in exchange for her own operation, she infiltrates the Smoke and learns the surgery implants brain lesions that suppress independent thought. Forced to choose between conformity and freedom, she sparks a chain of events that challenges the society’s control.

14. 14. The Secret Hour

    

    A teenager new to a small town discovers that at midnight time collapses into a secret thirteenth hour when everyone else is frozen and predatory creatures roam; she is drawn into a small group of other ‘midnighters’—young people born at midnight with unusual powers—who must learn the hour’s rules, harness their gifts, and confront both the dark beings and human threats that seek to exploit the hidden hour to deadly ends.

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15. 15. Blue Noon

    

    In this concluding installment of the Midnighters trilogy, a tight-knit group of teenagers in a small Oklahoma town who can access a hidden “secret hour” at midnight face a frightening escalation as that hour begins to leak into daytime; with the sinister creatures of the secret hour growing more powerful and unexpected betrayals and losses testing their bonds, the teens race to understand the phenomenon and stop the invasion before the normal world is consumed, confronting hard choices, sacrifice, and the consequences of meddling with time.

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16. 16. Touching Darkness

    

    A group of teenagers who can move during a hidden, frozen “secret hour” at midnight must confront growing dangers when the shadowy creatures that prowl that hour become more organized and a new menace forces secrets and loyalties to surface; as they push their strange abilities to the limit, they struggle to protect their town and one another from forces that thrive in the darkness.

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