Uglies: Cutters (Graphic Novel)

Scott Westerfeld, Devin Grayson — 2012

Experience the riveting, dystopian Uglies series seen as never before—through the eyes of Shay, Tally Youngblood’s closest and bravest friend, who refuses to take anything about society at face value. “From the moment we are born, we are considered threats in need of ‘special’ management. We are watched and shaped and exploited by a force most of us never see. . . . All to keep us safe. . . . Do you feel safe?! Or do you feel like you’re in a cage?”—Shay In Pretties, Tally Youngblood and her daring best friend, Shay, both underwent the operation that turned them from ordinary Uglies into stunning beauties. Now this thrilling new graphic novel reveals Shay’s perspective on living in New Pretty Town . . . and the way she sees it, there’s more to this so-called paradise than meets the eye. With the endless parties and custom-made clothes, life as a Pretty should be perfect. Yet Shay doesn’t feel quite right. She has little to no memory of her past; it’s as if something in her brain has inexplicably changed. When she reunites with Tally and the Crims—her rebellious group of friends from Uglyville—she begins to recall their last departure to the wild, and the headstrong leader she used to be. And as she remembers the truth about what doomed their escape, Shay decides to fight back—against the status quo, against the mysterious Special Circumstances, even against her own best friend.

Reviews

Erin @pagesofmilkandhoney

Aug 29, 2021

This review also appears on my blog in an Uglies series review here! 2018 re-read review: WOOOOOOOOOOW. I still love this as much as I did when I first read it a bajillion years ago. I get why others don't like it as much, though. There are definitely some things I've noticed now that I didn't notice when I was 11 that would usually take down the rating for me. However because I loved this so much as a kid, I can't for the heart of me rate it any less now. It's still my favorite. I still love it to pieces. I still wish it was a movie (mostly). I am (a little) glad it has stayed under the radar though because I kind of want to keep it all to myself. BUT FOUR NEW BOOKS IN SEPTEMBER Y'ALL!!! When I finish Extras I'm gonna post a huge series review on my blog and y'all better read it. ------------------ Original review: This book, man. I cannot tell you how much I love the Uglies series. It still is my favorite dystopian world, and while that's probably largely due to the fact that the rest of the world has yet to discover it, I would love it even if it became the next Twilight (most likely - okay, that's a little far). While not my favorite in the series (that special honor goes to Specials and even Extras), it picked me up and threw me into a world that it so complicated and intriguing I cannot stop thinking about it. It really puts into perspective how much our world is obsessed with image and perfection. (Also, my best friend and I called ourselves "Pretty Special Smokies" for the longest time.)