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On the day Tally expects to join the ranks of the Pretties, she experiences a sudden twist of fate. Instead of receiving her operation, she is drawn into a conspiracy involving her friend Shay, who has decided to reject the promised perfection. Shay is determined to discover the truth behind the society they inhabit and attempts to convince Tally to flee with her to The Smoke.
Tally’s dilemma intensifies; she feels torn between the intoxicating allure of perfection and the harsh truth of life beyond the City’s borders. Over time, she develops a friendship with Shay that opens her eyes to a world rich with natural beauty, where they interact with the remnants of a civilization that preceded theirs.