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Such a wonderful, beautifully written book! The drama and magnitude of prom and high school always fascinates me as a non-American. All the feelings I had at that age where perfectly represented and I loved the friendships with their ups and downs. All these characters felt so real to me and Leah Johnson made me feel for all of them (except maybe Rachel Collins...).
The balance between keeping the story about Liz in front and centre but getting to know her friends and family as well was well done. I wanted to know more about Robbie, Quinn, Emme and Madame Simoné. And the respect for privacy towards characters, especially Emme was so real and important.
I would have loved to know more about Amanda, her family and life before moving to Campbell but I thoroughly enjoyed her oneliners and goofiness.
Now I can't wait for Leah Johnsons next book.

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4.0

Super cute story! Loved the main characters. Don't usually love miscommunication trope but they're teenagers so they're still learning about life and communication. And it's only a small part of the story.

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4.0

Type of read: Commuter (listened to and from work)

What made me pick it up: Reese Book Club YA Pick

Overall rating: You Should See Me in a Crown made me laugh, made me cry, and made me rethink some of my high school days. I'm not saying that this is the type of book that will change your life but I am saying that this is a really great take on a common high school experience. I liked Liz, the main character, and her supporting characters. There were a lot of delicate topics in the book that I thought were handled beautifully and with respect. I would suggest this book to my peers as well as a younger audience (middle-high school). The ending was somewhat predictable; however, I still like how it played out and was told.