Uglies: Shay's Story #[nn]

This graphic novel adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's bestselling Uglies series shifts the perspective to Shay, the best friend of protagonist Tally Youngblood. Illustrated by Devin Grayson and Steven Cummings, it retells the events of the first novel from Shay's viewpoint, exploring her rebellion against the society that forces everyone to undergo cosmetic surgery at age sixteen. The story delves into Shay's motivations for joining the Smoke, a community of runaways who reject the operation, providing a deeper look at the choices that set the original trilogy in motion.