{"product_id":"specials-by-scott-westerfeld-9781398524583","title":"Specials","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe third instalment of Scott Westerfeld's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning Uglies series - a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTally thought they were a rumour, but now she's one of them. A Special. A super-amped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut maybe being perfectly programmed with strength and focus isn't better than anything she's ever known. Tally still has memories of something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStill, it's easy to tune that out - until she's offered a chance to stamp out the rebels of the New Smoke permanently. It all comes down to one last choice: listen to that tiny, faint heartbeat, or carry out the mission she's programmed to complete. Either way, Tally's world will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eUglies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Fast paced, exciting and thought-provoking.’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Superb sci-fi.’\u003c\/strong\u003e Amanda Craig, \u003ci\u003eThe Times Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister’\u003c\/strong\u003e Amanda Craig, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003estarred review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances.’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eNewcastle Upon Tyne Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing.’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eTrashionista.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Book Smugglers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso by Scott Westerfeld:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUglies\u003cbr\u003e\nPretties\u003cbr\u003e\nExtras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46503174570220,"sku":"9781398524583","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25699683482685.jpg?v=1748626540","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/specials-by-scott-westerfeld-9781398524583","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}