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Prom and Other Hazards
Frankly, prom is a ridiculous concept. People at school treat it like its a test run for a wedding, complete with ‘promposals’. That’s not even mentioning the dresses, which look like Disney vomited tulle and sparkles onto the nearest mannequin. Sam wants nothing to do with it.
Except for the tiny fact that she’s been in love with her best friend Tash since they were ten years old, and Tash dreams of a perfect, romantic prom. Sam had given up hope, until she spotted The Suit in a shop window. Sleek, androgynous, and flat out cool—but also way out of Sam's price range.
But if she can earn the money for the suit, then surely the suit is all she needs to finally admit how she feels and see they both enjoy the perfect prom.
Except for the tiny fact that she’s been in love with her best friend Tash since they were ten years old, and Tash dreams of a perfect, romantic prom. Sam had given up hope, until she spotted The Suit in a shop window. Sleek, androgynous, and flat out cool—but also way out of Sam's price range.
But if she can earn the money for the suit, then surely the suit is all she needs to finally admit how she feels and see they both enjoy the perfect prom.
35 pages, ebook
First published June 27, 2017
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July 25, 2019
BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS WILL NEVER GO WRONG
July 25, 2019
LITERALLY SOBBING THIS WAS SO CUTE!!!! NO OTHER F/F BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS CAN COMPARE!!!!!
rep: lesbian mc, bisexual li, f/f romance
January 10, 2019
Rep: lesbian mc, bi li
im actually crying!!! this book might only be 36 pages long but its 36 pages of perfection!!!! wlw friends to lovers, with a bi love interest, and the ABSOLUTE CUTEST CONFESSION IM DYING!!!!!!!! my only wish is that this had been longer
im actually crying!!! this book might only be 36 pages long but its 36 pages of perfection!!!! wlw friends to lovers, with a bi love interest, and the ABSOLUTE CUTEST CONFESSION IM DYING!!!!!!!! my only wish is that this had been longer
January 21, 2024
rep: lesbian mc, bi li
i could do w/o the slight i'm not like other girls from sam but im gonna chalk it up to her being a butch lesbian and anyway SAPPHIC BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS
i could do w/o the slight i'm not like other girls from sam but im gonna chalk it up to her being a butch lesbian and anyway SAPPHIC BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS
July 31, 2016
Any story that starts with “will you GOAT to prom with me” has got me hooked. The main character may think that’s an awful pickup line, but I’m all over that shit :P This was a totally approachable piece of contemporary YA f/f with a happy ending, relatable and familiar characters, and girls in formal wear looking stunning.
The main character of Prom and Other Hazards has been in love with her best friend for years. She doesn’t come out when the best friend comes out as bi, because it’s in the context of the friend telling her about the great time she had kissing…. some other girl, on vacation. We still need stories where teens are afraid to come out to their crushes because it’s a super common and relatable experience but it’s nice to read a YA where the fear is just “what if she doesn’t like me that way” instead of “what if she doesn’t like girls that way.” Sometimes it’s nice when the stressors in an LGBTQ+ character’s life are things that happen to straight people, too.
In order to afford a suit rental for prom, the protagonist ends up working for the rental place, and I loved the zany depictions of her teenage male customers. I wonder if it’s really like that during prom season at a suit rental shop? The author made it sound totally believable.
It’s a well-structured short story, with a plot twist that threw me for a loop exactly where it would have if this was a teen movie. Luckily, I knew this was from a LGBTQ+ publisher and I was therefore guaranteed a happy ending! I enjoyed watching the girls conquer the plot.
I was permitted access to an eARC, and this review was originally posted on the Lesbrary blog.
The main character of Prom and Other Hazards has been in love with her best friend for years. She doesn’t come out when the best friend comes out as bi, because it’s in the context of the friend telling her about the great time she had kissing…. some other girl, on vacation. We still need stories where teens are afraid to come out to their crushes because it’s a super common and relatable experience but it’s nice to read a YA where the fear is just “what if she doesn’t like me that way” instead of “what if she doesn’t like girls that way.” Sometimes it’s nice when the stressors in an LGBTQ+ character’s life are things that happen to straight people, too.
In order to afford a suit rental for prom, the protagonist ends up working for the rental place, and I loved the zany depictions of her teenage male customers. I wonder if it’s really like that during prom season at a suit rental shop? The author made it sound totally believable.
It’s a well-structured short story, with a plot twist that threw me for a loop exactly where it would have if this was a teen movie. Luckily, I knew this was from a LGBTQ+ publisher and I was therefore guaranteed a happy ending! I enjoyed watching the girls conquer the plot.
I was permitted access to an eARC, and this review was originally posted on the Lesbrary blog.
May 3, 2020
okay I just have one problem with this short story it's that's it's too short 😂 I would have loved to read more of it, bi MC which is not so often that I see it, best friends to lovers and it was really cute. Definitely don't regret reading this one 🙂
January 20, 2021
I thought this was sweet. Sam has been in love with her best friend Tash for years. She wants to ask Tash to the prom but is scared to and she's not out, although Tash has told Sam that Tash is bi. This story goes through the teen torment of prom and dating while lesbian and in the closet. Told from Sam's perspective, we see all her turmoil and her realization about what and who she is. Even though I liked it, or maybe because I did, I was disappointed when the story ended at around 65% of the book. I was really hoping for the next day after the prom. It lost a star for the 35% or so of ads at the end of the ebook because it felt misleading.
August 27, 2019
This was so cute and short!! God tier f/f friends to lovers 💗
October 27, 2020
totally worth it, just wanted it to be longer! and i hope sam continues to work at the suit shop!
July 24, 2016
This is a really cute, sweet story. It's mainly pretty fluffy, just a nice little story about a girl finding the right way to ask her best friend out and give her the most magical prom night ever.
Although the premise isn't anything really new, it's the writing style which made me love this story. It's funny and smart and features an excellent main character. Sam is a delightful narrator, and it's easy to see why the girls like each other so much. They're a perfect pair.
There's really no angst or drama to be found. The side characters are fun, even Tash's "date of convenience," who ends up being a bit of a surprise. Kieran, the tux shop employee, is a fun replacement for the typical fairy godmother. Even the girls' classmates are a nice bunch, if a bit idealistic.
If you're looking for a fun, sweet book that will make you smile and say, "aww," this is the one for you. Very cute!
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review**
Although the premise isn't anything really new, it's the writing style which made me love this story. It's funny and smart and features an excellent main character. Sam is a delightful narrator, and it's easy to see why the girls like each other so much. They're a perfect pair.
There's really no angst or drama to be found. The side characters are fun, even Tash's "date of convenience," who ends up being a bit of a surprise. Kieran, the tux shop employee, is a fun replacement for the typical fairy godmother. Even the girls' classmates are a nice bunch, if a bit idealistic.
If you're looking for a fun, sweet book that will make you smile and say, "aww," this is the one for you. Very cute!
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review**
November 10, 2019
THIS IS SO SWEET
June 25, 2016
Prom and Other Hazards is about Sam, who wants to ask out her best friend Tasha. Sam has liked Tasha for a number of years now but is afraid to reveal her feelings. She then comes across a suit that she thinks is perfect for her to wear to prom. Problem is Sam can't afford it and she doesn't know how she's going to ask Tasha to prom.
This was a sweet short story of a teenager learning to be comfortable in her own skin. I always enjoy a story where it involves best friends, at least one of them liking the other, and they end up together. I thought the author wrote a satisfying ending.
Review also posted on here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-k3
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a sweet short story of a teenager learning to be comfortable in her own skin. I always enjoy a story where it involves best friends, at least one of them liking the other, and they end up together. I thought the author wrote a satisfying ending.
Review also posted on here: http://wp.me/p4Pp9O-k3
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 27, 2016
This was such a cute short story. I am so happy that I read Prom and Other Hazards. It's about prom (duh haha) and it's so !!! because it's prom season or it was but either way - it's so great to see more prom stories and I especially enjoyed this one because it had an f/f couple!
Keep your eye out for this story and I think this is part of an anthology of other short stories? I'm not sure if every single one is a prom story but!! I'm hoping I get to read the others too because this one left a good impression *Wink*
Keep your eye out for this story and I think this is part of an anthology of other short stories? I'm not sure if every single one is a prom story but!! I'm hoping I get to read the others too because this one left a good impression *Wink*
December 7, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
The friends to lovers angle is beautifully played out. The author manages to convey a wealth of experience and shared memories in a story less than fifty pages long, and builds a sweet, lovely romance between the two girls. Sam’s entrance at the prom was romantic without being cheesy, and the only thing Sam changed in the whole book was her outfit. Not her personality, not who she was. She stayed true to herself from page one to the end, and Tash was delightfully patient through the whole thing.
This is an adorable YA romance well worth the read. And while it isn’t exactly a holiday romance, it still has that happy, sugary, and cheerful atmosphere that suits the season for those needing a quick pick-me-up of fluff.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
The friends to lovers angle is beautifully played out. The author manages to convey a wealth of experience and shared memories in a story less than fifty pages long, and builds a sweet, lovely romance between the two girls. Sam’s entrance at the prom was romantic without being cheesy, and the only thing Sam changed in the whole book was her outfit. Not her personality, not who she was. She stayed true to herself from page one to the end, and Tash was delightfully patient through the whole thing.
This is an adorable YA romance well worth the read. And while it isn’t exactly a holiday romance, it still has that happy, sugary, and cheerful atmosphere that suits the season for those needing a quick pick-me-up of fluff.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
August 9, 2019
Such a cute little YA story about a girl trying to take her best friend to prom! Also, the most relatable quote ever:
Pizza was simple. Pizza was all she could handle in that moment.
The story itself wasn't that special, but since it's only 35 pages and it's cute and it will fill your (sapphic) heart with joy you really don't have an excuse not to read it, imho.
Pizza was simple. Pizza was all she could handle in that moment.
The story itself wasn't that special, but since it's only 35 pages and it's cute and it will fill your (sapphic) heart with joy you really don't have an excuse not to read it, imho.
April 22, 2018
That was super cute but way too short!
August 11, 2019
actual rate: 4.50 stars 🌟
January 20, 2020
i'm going to faint they're so soft
January 25, 2021
3.5 stars. ThIS WAS SO CUTEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 28, 2017
A really cute cheesy prom story.
July 29, 2016
4.5 stars
I enjoyed this sweet story of teenager Sam and her secret love for best friend Tash. As she makes plans for prom night she is a mix of hope and fear and I felt that along with her. It is well written and kept my attention, as Sam was a likeable character dealing with a universal dilemma. Should she come out to her friend and confess her feelings thus risking their existing friendship? This lovely romance was the perfect way to while away an afternoon, dreaming of happy ever afters.
I was given this ARC free by Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
I enjoyed this sweet story of teenager Sam and her secret love for best friend Tash. As she makes plans for prom night she is a mix of hope and fear and I felt that along with her. It is well written and kept my attention, as Sam was a likeable character dealing with a universal dilemma. Should she come out to her friend and confess her feelings thus risking their existing friendship? This lovely romance was the perfect way to while away an afternoon, dreaming of happy ever afters.
I was given this ARC free by Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
August 2, 2016
Cute novella! Review soon :)
April 14, 2019
It's cute the writing at the start is a bit teenager tries too hard but she eases into it later
yes I'm adding a short novella to my gr yes it will count towards my challenge
yes I'm adding a short novella to my gr yes it will count towards my challenge
November 3, 2019
where's the full novel about them being domestic where is it
February 25, 2021
Loved this short FF teen romance! Read in one sitting in a couple hours (1-2hrs.) >.<
Sam has been in love with Tash since they met as kids. Now older, and prom approaching, will Sam "prompose" to Tash, asking her to be her prom date/go to prom with her as a date & not as friends? Are daffodils as lucky as Tash says, and the 2 friends become more & change their relationship status?
5 ★s (5 stars)! Short romance. Clean read suitable for pre-teens & teens (and adults too!)
Sam has been in love with Tash since they met as kids. Now older, and prom approaching, will Sam "prompose" to Tash, asking her to be her prom date/go to prom with her as a date & not as friends? Are daffodils as lucky as Tash says, and the 2 friends become more & change their relationship status?
5 ★s (5 stars)! Short romance. Clean read suitable for pre-teens & teens (and adults too!)
February 21, 2018
Literally the cheesiest and cutest thing I’ve ever read 😍👩❤️💋👩😍
April 9, 2018
i loved it it reminded me to when i wore a suit to prom
April 13, 2018
It was a cute, fun read
March 20, 2019
A cute little story. A bit flat though, but it’s hard to develop characters in only 30 pages.
August 11, 2019
SO CUTE
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