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The very first book pick for Reese Witherspoon s YA Book Club! [A] super funny, joyful story that ll have you reliving your high school prom days! – Reese s YA Book Club. Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious, black girl magic, own voices rom-com by fantastic debut talent, Leah Johnson. Liz has always believed she s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed town. But Liz has an escape plan to attend an uber-elite 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 college. 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?