Gorgeous

The contrast between Becky and Rebecca makes appearance more than a makeover: it shapes how others see her and complicates the question of what makes someone lovable. The book also pokes fun at fashion and celebrity culture.

Becky’s mother dies, and the plot contains profanity, sexual references and violence.

When Becky’s appearance changes how other people respond to her, what does the story suggest matters most in a relationship—and does Becky agree?

Try reading a few chapters together, then pause to compare how Becky experiences being seen as Becky and as Rebecca. This can keep the focus on her perspective rather than treating beauty as a simple reward.