Pretty Toys is a science fiction novel written by Elena Lukyanova that explores the theme of technology evolution and its impact on human society. The story takes place in a dystopian future where the world has been ravaged by climate change and wars over resources. In this world, humans have retreated underground and live in isolated communities, relying on advanced technology to survive. The main character, a young girl named Ava, discovers a hidden underground city filled with "pretty toys" - advanced robots and machines that have been left behind by the previous civilization. As she explores this city, she begins to question the nature of progress and the cost of technological advancement. The plot of Pretty Toys revolves around Ava's journey as she learns about the history of the world above ground and the decisions made by her community's leaders that led to their downfall. She discovers that the pretty toys, which were once seen as the pinnacle of human achievement, are now nothing more than remnants of a lost era.

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