Summary
Liz Lighty is practically the polar opposite of prom queen in her small Indiana town. Liz has never dreamed of running for prom queen and is sure that she’s too Black, poor or awkward to ever be in the popular social circles needed to win. Not that Liz even wants to run. That is until she doesn’t get her orchestra scholarship to the prestigious university she dreams of attending, and needs the scholarship that comes with the title.
As Liz’s rock-steady plan for her future – play in the Pennington orchestra, and become a doctor – is on the verge of dissolving completely, Liz and her friends scramble to shoot her to the top of the prom court rankings. However the competition is fierce and Liz’s competitors are ruthless, which makes getting a foot in the game difficult. And there is one more bump in the road: the new girl, Liz’s competitor Mack, for who Liz is beginning to have more than friendly feelings. Can Liz make her dreams come true and win the most coveted position in the school?
Review
You Should See Me in a Crown is probably my perfect YA book. I absolutely adored everything about this book. It has perfect romance, characters that you can’t help but love with all your heart, a small-town high school setting, and of course: prom. Also, all the relationships, especially within Liz’s family, are so well written and thoughtful. You Should See Me in a Crown is fun and uplifting but never shallow, and full of heart. Another great thing about this book is that it has ownvoices Black queer representation and the main character has anxiety, which was so great to see. I highly recommend this book to all fans of YA contemporaries, especially those who like queer romances, as it is a fantastic read!
Info
- Ages 13 and up
- Author: Leah Johnson
- 336 pages
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Buy local via IndieBound
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