The Prom
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The Prom 〰️
What a cute, sad, emotional, funny, and heartwarming story. This short book was packed with all the feels.
It's sad to know that homophobia exists as strongly as it does in this book. It's sad to know that Emma's story is a reality for most queer kids with parents kicking them out after they come out. Or the constant bullying that usually follows. I'm very fortunate and blessed to have not experienced any homophobia despite being openly out for years. But sadly this can't be the case for everyone. But I love how this story explores that reality that a lot of people have to go through. (With some comedy to lighten the mood).
I'm very happy to see such a cute and happy ending. Would this happen in real life? Maybe. Maybe not. All depends on the bigots and how fast they can learn. I can see how the MCs peers came around to acceptance and admiring their wrong after learning what did they about the Bible from Barry. But I don't believe the whole school (and basically town) would turn a new leaf basically overnight, especially after Emma released her song. I mean I do think it would happen, just not as fast as the book suggest. But for the sake of the story and pacing, I'll allow a bit of suspension of my believe this one time. Plus it's just really nice to see everyone come together and realize that love is love in the end.
It's a very YA book with a heavy emphasis on homophobia done with some humor along the way. And because of how the book deals with such a hard subject for it's younger audiences, I applaud it and highly recommend this read.
Now excuse me as I go watch the Netflix musical that I just learned excited.
