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In a world obsessed with physical perfection, fifteen‑year‑old Aya Fuse is content to keep to herself as one of the carefully selected 'Extras.' When she stumbles upon the clandestine activities of the Sly Girls, she faces a choice: reveal their secret lives and thrust herself into unwanted celebrity, or protect her privacy and the fragile equilibrium of her society. The story explores themes of conformity, beauty, friendship, and the struggle for individuality in a dystopian culture that rewards perfection and fame.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Scott Westerfeld
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