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Synopsis:
Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it’s okay — Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.
But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down . . . until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. There’s nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington.
The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She’s smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true? Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it’s okay — Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.
But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down . . . until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. There’s nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington.
The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She’s smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?
Review:
You Should See Me in a Crown is a cute story but not an over the top, I would die for these cute cinnamon rolls cute. Just cute enough to acknowledge and move on with life.
It might be because I am not a huge fan of contemporary that I felt this book let me down or the fact the book just really didn’t reach out and five me a high five? Or maybe it could be my real lack of a soul? Either way I’ll agree it’s cute but unfortunately it wasn’t much more than that.
Liz is a gorgeous character, she is caring, loving and will go above and beyond for those around her, but what made her realistic is the fact that anxiety is also a major part of her life. Through the endless internal dialogue (which we all know I am not a huge fan of anyway) you see her battle her own thoughts while trying to be there for those that she loves. This coming of age, real life, struggle story would be relatable for many but just ain’t cute enough to be rememberable.
Rating: 3/5
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 97881761121753