You Could Be So Pretty

Holly Bourne

Age: 14+

RRP  £8.99

You Could Be So Pretty

Age 14+

RRP  £8.99

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"If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this." THE SUN
"The Handmaid's Tale for the Insta generation." THE TIMES
"Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl." THE OBSERVER
"Holly Bourne is truly a one-in-a-million author." DAILY MIRROR
"A searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it." STYLIST
"Ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates." THE GUARDIAN

LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CUT-OUT DOUBLE COVER available while stocks last

BEAUTY COMES AT A PRICE. AND GIRLS MUST PAY.

In Belle and Joni's world there are two options for girls:
One, follow the rules of the Doctrine like Belle: apply your Mask, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony, be a Pretty.
Or two, fight the rules like Joni: leave your face bare, work hard to escape to the Education, be an Objectionable.
But maybe there is a third option...
Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...
What would you choose?

Uglies meets The Handmaid's Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne.

Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.

Extent:
400 pages
Dimensions:
198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781474966832
Accelerated Reader Book Level:
4.8
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Upper years (UY)
Key Stage:
KS4
Publication Date:
September 2023
Work Reference:
05375
Holly Bourne
Holly Bourne is a bestselling and critically acclaimed author. Inspired by her work with young people, and her own experiences of everyday sexism, Holly is a passionate mental health advocate and proud feminist.

Find out more about Holly Bourne

Winner

Sheffield Children's Book Award 2024

Longlisted

The UKLA Book Awards 2025

Joint winner

Read for Empathy Collection 2025

Nominated

The Yoto Carnegie Medal 2025

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If you loved the Barbie movie, you'll adore this.

The Sun

The Handmaid's Tale for the Insta generation.

The Times, Book of the Week

A furious, fast-paced feminist commentary on a "post-equality" world, ideal for fans of Louise O'Neill and Laura Bates.

The Guardian

Razor-sharp and compelling, [You Could Be So Pretty] is essential reading for every teenage girl.

The Observer

YA author Bourne's much-anticipated dystopian read is a searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don't miss it.

Stylist

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