![]() ![]() This book perfectly balances the difficulties and messiness of teen life with a hopeful and inspiring narrative that completely modernises the prom queen story we're all familiar with. I wish books like this were around when I was at school, it's very cute. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams. But Mack is also in the running for queen. She's smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight, she's willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington. until she's reminded of her school's scholarship for prom king and queen. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down. Liz Lighty plans to attend the uber-elite Pennington College, to play in their world-famous orchestra, and to become a doctor. Content warning: homophobia, racism, deceased parent, public outing Plot summary ![]()
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