A few years after the overthrow of the Specials regime by the revolutionary Tally Youngblood, a cultural renaissance sweeps the world. "Tech-heads" showcase their latest gadgets, "tricksters" spread gossip and trends, and people with extreme modifications are obsessed with plastic surgery. Popularity is the driving force of society and everyone craves to become famous.

Fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse is no exception. But her personal ranking is so low that she is essentially a nobody. An "extra". Her only hope of becoming famous is to post an original and shocking report. And then she accidentally discovers a terrible secret. Aya knows she is on the brink of publicity. However, the information she is about to reveal will not only change her own fate... but also the fate of this marvelous new world.

The thrilling conclusion of the "Uglies" series, which has won 22 awards and distinctions and has been loved by millions of readers worldwide.