What I am reading
This is a futuristic fantasy for young adult readers. I am not very far into it but really enjoying it so far - much more so than this other one that I read recently. Fearless had similar themes (ie, about girls in a brave new world where things not as they seem) but was more allegorical so I found it harder to relate to and sympathise with the characters.
I will write a more detailed review of Uglies when I have finished it. I think it has interesting potential to explore body image issues and other concerns facing young women today.