A few years after the overthrow of the regime of the Specials by the revolutionary Tally Youngblood, a cultural renaissance is sweeping the world. "Tech-heads" flaunt their latest gadgets, "kickers" 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 Aya is essentially a nobody. An "extra." Her only hope to become famous is to post an original, sensational report. And then she accidentally discovers a terrible secret. Aya knows she is on the brink of fame. However, the information she is about to reveal will not only change her own fate... but also the fate of this wonderful new world.

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