Uglies
Content Warning: This article contains mention of self-harm.
TheUgliesmovie endedwith a cliffhanger that sees Joey King’s Tally Youngblood become a Pretty.
This is demonstrated in her rather charged relationship with Tally.
Tju brought the necessary roughness to Shay’s character, but there is also a sweet tenderness there.
Tju brought the necessary roughness to Shay’s character, but there is also a sweet tenderness there.
It’s clear that she cares for Tally, which makes the big betrayal all the more effective.
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Tju’s rage at King’s character is perfect,contrasting beautifully with Shay’s behavior after becoming Pretty.
Still, this is only the beginning of Shay’s overarching story.
However, the ugly conflicts of this friendship reemerge.
In a futuristic society where everyone undergoes compulsory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become “pretty,” Tally eagerly awaits her transformation. However, when her friend goes missing, she embarks on a journey that challenges her beliefs about beauty, conformity, and rebellion, ultimately questioning the foundations of their world.
Pain is a tried and true way to keep a Pretty from remaining passive and controllable.
Brianne Tju narrated the newUgliesaudiobooks, which are available on Audible.
By the end ofPretties, Shay is Tally’s enemya villain on the side of Dr. Cable.
It’s a dark turn of events that Tju could bring to life.
Of course, only time will tell if she’s ever given the chance.
