Prom Kings - (Lorimer Real Love) by Tony Correia (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A light-hearted same-sex romance about finding the person you are meant to be with, who might be closer than you think.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>When the queer prom committee asks Charlie to join them, Charlie figures it'll be a good way to get closer to cute new guy Andre. The only problem is that Charlie has competition for Andre's attention in rich, good-looking Chad. Charlie and his pal Luis come up with a plan to get Andre's attention: to woo Andre as a secret admirer and then reveal Charlie's true identity with a spectacular promposal that Andre can't refuse. But, Charlie begins to realize how much fun he's been having with Luis and thinks maybe he's been going after the wrong guy. How will Charlie decide which guy to go to prom with? Discover the answer in this light-hearted, high/low YA romance.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A teen must take a step back to recognize that the boy he should be chasing is right beside him.</p> <p>Charlie is an extroverted, gay teen with ambition to spare but no love life to speak of until Andre, new to Vancouver from Montréal, walks into an outNproud meeting that Charlie attends religiously. Recently asked to serve on the planning committee for outNproud's queer prom, Charlie is determined to make Andre his date but must contend with pretty boy Chad, his rival at outNproud, for his attention. After talking with best friend Geeda, Charlie comes to the conclusion that he needs a wingman. Enter quiet, closeted Luis, who, after watching Charlie try to impress Andre with the perfect prom song, creates an algorithm that analyzes clichéd plot points of popular teenage romantic comedies in hopes of helping Charlie get the boy. Despite the uphill battle, Charlie is resolute in his desire--but is he overlooking someone else? Charlie comes across as a high-strung teen looking for validation, which readers may come to find endearing. This straightforward, first-person narration clearly demonstrates the honest, frustrating feelings of navigating first crushes as a queer teen. Short chapters and light detail make this an accessible read. Charlie and Chad are white, Andre is black, Luis is Mexican, and Geeda is Asian.</p> <p><strong>For reluctant readers looking for a quick, light, romantic read.</strong>--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>-- "Journal" (5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Meet Charlie. Some say he's bossy, intense, and prickly, though he would phrase it as being a control freak who loves to organize (he keeps a bullet journal). And, oh, yes, rich, handsome, man-bun-wearing (yuck) Chad is his bête noire. The two are regulars at Vancouver's queer community center, where they're joined by bisexual Geeda, gender-fluid Lottie, and quiet Luis. It's there they meet gorgeous Andre, the new kid from Montreal, and zing go the strings of Charlie's smitten heart. Together, the six kids form the youth advisory committee for the forthcoming gay prom, and Charlie is quickly determined to have Andre as his date. But how to do it? Socially awkward Charlie and his new friend Luis conspire to craft the perfect promposal. But will it work? And what are the feelings that Charlie begins having for Luis? Yes, the plot is a familiar one, and the characters are mostly stereotypes, but, nevertheless, it's <strong>a quick and pleasant read that teens will enjoy</strong>.--<em>Booklist</em></p>-- "Journal" (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>This series starring LGBTQ+ characters explores teen romance through an intersectional lens. Jassie has feelings for two different people at her summer camp in We Three, but must navigate new territory when the three begin to date as a triad. In Ace of Hearts, Alvin grapples with others' expectations for his romantic life after he starts at a new school and realizes he is asexual. Charlie uses rom-com clichés to try to get a date to the prom with his dream guy only to fall for his wingman in Prom Kings. Against the backdrop of the protagonist's conservative family's expectations, What Makes You Beautiful follows Logan as she starts questioning her assigned gender and transitions to her true identity as Veronica. The books present vibrant, supportive queer communities, and characters are both ethnically and neurodiverse. Written at an upper-elementary reading level, these titles are on the longer side for hi-lo fiction, but the fast-moving YA romantic plots will keep readers engaged. <strong>VERDICT</strong> These texts stand out for their authentic depictions of LGBTQ+ teens; recommended for high school collections. --<em>School Library Journal</em></p>-- "Journal" (6/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>TONY CORREIA has worked as a waiter, bartender, bouncer, barista, receptionist, and recently, a technical writer for a software company. His newspaper column, Queen's Logic, ran in Xtra! West for five years. He is the author of the Lorimer Real Love novels <i>Same Love</i> and <i>True to You</i>. His memoir, <i>Foodsluts at Doll & Penny's Cafe</i> was published in 2012. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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