Synopsis

Tally Youngblood, once an "Ugly" then a "Pretty" who uncovered the dark secrets of her futuristic society, has now been transformed into a "Special." With enhanced strength, speed, senses, and a chillingly precise, calculating mind, she is part of the elite force designed to maintain order and hunt down rebels. Tasked with infiltrating the burgeoning New Smoke, a re-formed community of 'Rusties' seeking the cure that would revert them to their natural, un-mutilated state, Tally faces her most formidable challenge yet. Her memories are largely intact, but her new brain chemistry and physical prowess make her a terrifyingly efficient predator. As she delves deeper into the rebel hideout, Tally struggles with the remnants of her past self and the cold, logical imperatives of her Special programming. Is she a loyal enforcer, or can the old Tally still find a way to fight for freedom against the very system that created her?

Critical Reception

"As the climactic third installment of a seminal YA dystopian series, 'Specials' solidified its place as a thought-provoking exploration of conformity, identity, and the seductive danger of power."

Adaptations

Netflix has a film adaptation of the 'Uglies' series (which includes 'Specials') in production.

Metadata

ISBN:9781442430082
Pages:384
Age Rating:16+

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