The Anti-Prom

This young adult novel follows three distinct high school girls, Bliss, Jolene, and Meg, whose individual prom night disasters lead them to an unlikely alliance. Bliss catches her boyfriend and best friend together, Jolene's date stands her up, and Meg is left waiting in the parking lot. What begins as a night of disappointment and a desire for revenge quickly transforms into a heartwarming adventure of unexpected friendship, self-discovery, and finding joy outside of social expectations. It's a fast-paced, humorous, and emotionally resonant story perfect for readers aged 12-18, exploring themes of betrayal, resilience, and the power of forging your own path.

Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in a high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald. (Age 14 and up) They’ve spent years at the same high school without speaking a word to one another, but that’s all about to change. Popular Bliss was having the perfect prom until she found her BFF and boyfriend making out in the back of a limo. Bad girl Jolene wouldn’t be caught dead at the prom, yet here she is, trussed up in pink ruffles, risking her reputation for some guy - some guy who is forty minutes late. And shy, studious, über-planner Meg never counted on her date’s standing her up and leaving her idling in the parking lot outside the prom. Get ready for The Anti-Prom, Abby McDonald’s hilarious, heart-tugging tale about three girls and one unforgettable prom night.