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As Tally counts down the days to her transformation, her excitement is palpable. She and Peris delight in clandestine excursions to watch the Pretties from a distance, reveling in a world filled with beauty that they yearn to join. However, the anticipation is tinged with a haunting feeling of unease as rumors circulate about a hidden refuge called "The Smoke," led by a figure named David, which challenges the ideals of beauty and conformity.