{"product_id":"specials-1","title":"Specials","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe third installment of Scott Westerfeld's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning Uglies series - a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she's one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But maybe being perfectly programmed with strength and focus isn't better than anything she's ever known. Tally still has memories of something else. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Still, it's easy to tune that out - until she's offered a chance to stamp out the rebels of the New Smoke permanently. It all comes down to one last choice: listen to that tiny, faint heartbeat, or carry out the mission she's programmed to complete. Either way, Tally's world will never be the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUglies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Fast paced, exciting and thought-provoking.’\u003ci\u003e The Bookseller's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Superb sci-fi.’ Amanda Craig, \u003ci\u003eThe Times Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues’ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister’ Amanda Craig, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.’ \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e *starred review*\u003cbr\u003e ‘This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances.’ \u003ci\u003eNewcastle Upon Tyne Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing.’ \u003ci\u003eTrashionista.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.’ \u003ci\u003eThe Book Smugglers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Also by Scott Westerfeld:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUglies\u003cbr\u003e Pretties\u003cbr\u003e Extras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405469491582,"sku":"NW9781398524583","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781398524583.jpg?v=1778667251","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/specials-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}