About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is feeling the social strain of high school transitions, particularly the pressure to perform or fit in during major milestones like prom. It speaks to the girl who feels she has outgrown her old friend group or the one who is struggling to find her own identity amidst the loud expectations of peers and popular culture. The story follows three former best friends, J.P., Laura, and Chloe, who have drifted into different social circles (the athlete, the scholar, and the socialite) but decide to reunite for one final night. While the plot focuses on the logistics of finding dates and dresses, the core of the book is about the vulnerability of female friendship and the realization that everyone is performing a role. It is age-appropriate for middle and high schoolers, offering a grounded, realistic, and often humorous look at social anxiety and the bittersweet nature of moving on. Parents will appreciate how it de-glamorizes the 'perfect' prom narrative in favor of authentic self-discovery.
