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Violence
Some
Violence in conflict between factions; a battle sequence
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate to YA
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Party culture with implied alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Government-mandated brain alteration and the horror of losing your own identity; themes of conformity and authentic selfhood
What this book is about
Tally Youngblood has gotten everything she thought she wanted—she's been turned Pretty, and life in New Pretty Town is a continuous party. But the surgery has altered her brain chemistry, making her shallow and unable to think clearly. When a former ally helps her regain her memories, Tally must fight through her own altered personality to remember why freedom matters. Westerfeld's sequel deepens the series' exploration of identity, conformity, and what we sacrifice for belonging.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Government-controlled population including forced brain alteration
Violence in faction conflicts
Identity loss and psychological manipulation
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