In the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Tally finds herself in a sticky situation. She either turns a friend in, turns pretty, and gets to be with her best friend, or doesn't turn her friend in, stays ugly the rest of her life, and never gets to see her best friend again. Her choice will change her life forever. In her journey to the smoke you will find yourself never wanting to put the book down, you will be so intrigued. This book is full of adventure, love, friendship. Its a great book and written very good. So I give it 5 stars, and i say YES read it. I guarantee you will love it!