Once Upon A K-prom

By Kat Cho
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Once Upon a K-prom by Kat Cho is a delightful young adult romance about Elena Soo, who is struggling with her last year of secondary school and her confusing emotions towards her childhood friend turned K-pop idol, Robbie Choi. When Robbie returns to America and unexpectedly asks her to prom, Elena must navigate the challenges of fame, friendship, and following her heart as she confronts her true feelings.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of heartfelt young adult romances blended with the glitz and glamour of Korean pop culture. It offers a charming story of unexpected connections, exploring themes of friendship and personal growth, all set against the vibrant backdrop of K-pop fame.

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Once Upon A K-prom

Instead of going to prom, seventeen-year-old Elena Soo wants to spend her time saving the local community center, and she is determined to keep her priorities straight even when her childhood best friend--who is now a K-pop superstar--returns to make good on their old pact to go to prom together.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW IN PAPERBACK!

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 centre, 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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Once Upon a K-Prom is praised for its charming and fun romantic storyline, filled with sweet and delightful elements. It offers a fresh take on young love, featuring relatable characters in Elena and Robbie. The book combines elements of pop culture and a love for K-Pop, ensuring an engaging read that mixes romance with self-discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781368066983

Publisher: Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Disney Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Kat Cho is a New York Times best-selling YA author who loves to incorporate her Korean heritage in her writing, especially if it involves describing food. She's the author of Wicked Fox and Vicious Spirits. Kat lives and works in New York City. Find her online at Twitter @KatCho, Instagram @KatChoWrites, and KatChoWrites.com

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