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Once Upon a K-Prom

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What would you do if the world's biggest K-pop star asked you to prom? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon, this hilarious and heartfelt novel brings the glamour and drama of the K-pop world straight to high school.

Elena Soo has always felt overshadowed. Whether by her more successful older sisters, her more popular twin brother, or her more outgoing best friend, everyone except Elena seems to know exactly who they are and what they want. But she is certain about one thing - she has no interest in going to prom. While the rest of the school is giddy over corsages and dresses, Elena would rather spend her time working to save the local community center, the one place that's always made her feel like she belonged.

So when international K-pop superstar Robbie Choi shows up at her house to ask her to prom, Elena is more confused than ever. Because the one person who always accepted Elena as she is? Her childhood best friend, Robbie Choi. And the one thing she maybe, possibly, secretly wants more than anything? For the two of them to keep the promise they made each other as kids: to go to prom together. But that was seven years ago, and with this new K-pop persona, pink hair, and stylish clothes, Robbie is nothing like the sweet, goofy boy she remembers. The boy she shared all her secrets with. The boy she used to love.

Besides, prom with a guy who comes with hordes of screaming fans, online haters, and relentless paparazzi is the last thing Elena wants - even if she can't stop thinking about Robbie's smile...right?

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ISBN9781368064644
PublisherRandom House LLC US
Publication Date05/17/22
Pages336

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  • sandrareads2022
    sandrareads2022

    87 Followers

    5.0

    "Once upon a K-Prom" konnte mich mit der leichten, süßen Romantik und der schönen Geschichte zum wegschmelzen überzeugen. Elena und Robbie, Kindheitsfreunde und schon damals ineinander verknallt treffen Jahre später wieder aufeinander und es läuft nicht alles so super, wie Robbie sich das vorgestellt hat. Ich mochte die Thematik, die Problematik und die Lösung dessen. Es war einfach herzerwärmend, und des öfteren musste ich auch quietschen. Mein inneres Fangirl ist zum Leben erwacht und hat in jedem Moment mitgefiebert. Nachdem ich einige Kapitel brauchte, um mich mit dem Schreibstil hier vertraut zu machen, war ich voll drin und bin nur so durch die Seiten geflogen. Die restlichen Charaktere waren ebenfalls toll und ich konnte einen kleinen Einblick in jeden von ihnen erhaschen. Es hat mir unglaublich gefallen, wie lebendig die Persönlichkeiten jedes einzelnen dargestellt wurden, weswegen ich keine Probleme hatte, sie mir vorzustellen.

    Aug 14, 2023

  • inae
    inae

    2 Followers

    No Prom but love

    It's a really sweet story. I was obsessed with it. Litrally obsessed. I don't know why. It's just so sweetly written. And this time the main female character also has negative qualities that are addressed by others. Robbie is just such a cutie. Except for this one thing I don't want to spoiler. And don't worry if you speak another language it is really easy written, too.

    Aug 15, 2024

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