Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom

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This is just completely stellar. I picked this up at my local library without reading the back.

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This book will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you think about how you treat people who are not the same as you are. I really enjoyed this book and I think you will also. Who said that we all have to be the same to get along? I hope no one because it isn't possible for one thing and it would be extremely boring if it was. I like the difference in people it keeps things changing and it keeps me thinking. I am a every Sunday church going Christian and I have to say that people who use Jesus Christ as reason to hate and discriminate against others for any reason under the sun do not understand Christianity at all.

Christ taught of love and non-judgment, he taught of peace and goodwill to all. He never taught of hate and discrimination, he never taught of bombing abortion clinics, or violent protests again homosexuals, Christ taught of patience, long-suffering, charity and most of all love. Not just love for those that are like us and easy to love, but for all people. Christianity is about love, not hate This book made me really think about the way I treat those who are different from me Work is needed on my part to be a true Christian and to truly follow Christ.

Christ is love, don't mix that up with right or wrong Love is all that matters in this world. The authors may not have intended for this to be the theme of their work, but to me I had a hard time seeing anything else. Thank you for this book and the feelings it brought up in my heart. See all 19 reviews.

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Continue shopping Checkout Continue shopping. Chi ama i libri sceglie Kobo e inMondadori. Emily Franklin , Mr. Available in Russia Shop from Russia to buy this item. Or, get it for Kobo Super Points! Ratings and Reviews 0 0 star ratings 0 reviews. Lucas is floored by this news, hurt that she never shared this with him, and, as a teenager, and as a guy, does something really stupid in reacting.

Suddenly Tessa's secret is out, and she becomes the center of controversy and of a media frenzy. The small-minded, religious types start voicing their protest very loudly, and the school has to make a decision whether to cancel prom because of it. Now Tessa becomes the target of hatred from those who feel she's ruined prom for everyone, on top of everything else.

Lucas, of course, feels terrible about the situation and wants to redeem himself to his best friend. But what can he do to ever make it up to her and somehow make things right again? Great story about friendship and tolerance. Jan 21, Eliana rated it it was ok Shelves: I really, really, really wanted to like this book.

Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom

But I just didn't. Obviously the authors meant for Luke to be a likable character, but it's really hard for me to feel sympathy for someone who outs his best friend just because he's bitter about being friendzoned. The homophobia displayed in this book also turned me off. I'm no stranger to books with heavy, depressing subjects, and of course I know these aren't the views the authors themselves hold, but it's hard to keep reading a book when ever I really, really, really wanted to like this book.

I'm no stranger to books with heavy, depressing subjects, and of course I know these aren't the views the authors themselves hold, but it's hard to keep reading a book when every page displays homophobic protests with hardly enough pro-lgbt views to balance it out. I'm aware it's realistic in some cases, and I've definitely read other books with lgbt people struggling with homophobia, but for some reason this one just didn't sit right with me.

For a book about a lesbian, it definitely seemed to have more of a focus about what the straight character wanted. Apr 06, Davina rated it really liked it Shelves: One element of Halpin's books that I appreciate is that the parents are always involved. Too often with teen books the parents have little or no value, which just isn't true to life. Halpin and his co-writer when the case may be always takes the time to create parental characters who have an important affect in the teen s character's life.

I'll finish this edit later.. So great, I teared up a lot. I loved Luke and Tessa's relationship. It was interesting to see both sides of Tessa's coming out and how it affected not just her and her family but also her best friend. I could have used more about the impact on her not-quite-girlfriend, and that was one of the main reasons I couldn't quite give it 5 stars. That and even though Tessa certainly struggled, something about the way the school board meeting and other big confrontations were written didn't quite captur So great, I teared up a lot.

That and even though Tessa certainly struggled, something about the way the school board meeting and other big confrontations were written didn't quite capture the struggle for me. Luke was a fascinating character, a baseball playing boy with a single mother who's watched too many chick flicks but undoubtedly has a good heart, even if he loses his way for awhile.

Towards the end I was tearing up a lot. Not quite crying, but definitely had tears running down the face. Now, I'm not gay myself, but I suppose you would call me an "ally" because I have many gay friends and their struggle is something close to my heart. I've never known someone before they came out, but I imagine that this book captured that feeling to an extent. Luke's feeling that Tessa betrayed him by lying, his effort to explain to people that she's still the same person, his struggle to find something to do to help Tessa through a difficult time.

I don't know if it's because I'm coming to the book from a straight perspective, but on looking back it seems like Luke's viewpoint was more real. I did like Tessa's voice a lot, but at the same time it seemed like coming out was hard for her, but it didn't really have the level of emotional struggle that I would expect. Still, maybe it's because in the world of this story, Tessa seemed awfully focused on Luke. Did I mention that I loved their relationship? I think this could be a good book for a gay teen.

Like I said, I don't know how realistic it was, but at the same time I think that it gives an overwhelmingly hopeful perspective of coming out. Even though there is certainly a lot of opposition to Tessa, her best friend, king of grand statements, and other select members of the community are just SO supportive that the hate pales in comparison to all that love. It's definitely a feel good story by the end. As you can probably tell from the rest of my review, I really think this would be a good book for the straight friend of a gay teen who is unsure of how to react to the changed reality brought on by the revelation of the truth.

This one goes up there with Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Aug 12, Emily rated it liked it. Quite the ride, this book. Like several others I've read recently, it alternates voices. Then, Tessa, who's realized she can't reciprocate Lucas's love because she's a lesbian and tells him so as she explains why she can't go to prom with him.

Lucas doesn't take her rejection well and angrily cruelly outs her to everyone by telling a classmate and then his foot Quite the ride, this book. Lucas doesn't take her rejection well and angrily cruelly outs her to everyone by telling a classmate and then his football teammates that Tessa is 1 going to prom with a girl and 2 planning to wear a tux. Thus ensues a firestorm of prejudicial behavior by not only Tessa's classmates and school administrators, but also her community as well as protesters from all over the state who come to put in their conservative two cents.

And it gets worse when the school board decides to cancel prom, even to the point that it's possible that Tessa's parents might lose their business a business that employs Lucas's mom and many other people in their small town. Lucas, of course, eventually realizes he's been an idiot and feels badly about the whole thing. On one hand, the ending imagines what's possible when people accept and love each other as they are. On the other hand, I had a hard time accepting Tessa's willingness to thoughtfully forgive everyone all of their despicable behavior.

He needs a big gesture from her?

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That just didn't ring true for me. Not to mention, he's ultimately rewarded with a smart, hot girlfriend, while Tessa's breaks up with her. I did have a favorite quote from the book that I think I may use a lot this semester: Or, I guess, when you're looking for the opposite. The story really begins in Ch. Jul 17, Book Him Danno rated it really liked it Shelves: I picked this up at my local library without reading the back.

This book will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you think about how you treat people who are not the same as you are. I really enjoyed this book and I think you will also. Who said that we all have to be the same to get along? I like the difference in people it keeps things changing and it keeps me thinking.

I am a every Sunday church going Christian and I have to say that people who use Jesus Christ as reason to hate and discriminate against others for any reason under the sun do not understand Christianity at all. Christ taught of love and non-judgment, he taught of peace and goodwill to all. He never taught of hate and discrimination, he never taught of bombing abortion clinics, or violent protests again homosexuals, Christ taught of patience, long-suffering, charity and most of all love.

Not just love for those that are like us and easy to love, but for all people. Christianity is about love, not hate….. This book made me really think about the way I treat those who are different from me…. Work is needed on my part to be a true Christian and to truly follow Christ. Love is all that matters in this world. The authors may not have intended for this to be the theme of their work, but to me I had a hard time seeing anything else. Thank you for this book and the feelings it brought up in my heart. May 04, Preet rated it really liked it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sure, the subject matter is somewhat "controversial",but that isn't why I enjoyed it.

I liked how both authors took an event that's been happening in present times and first gave us an inside look into the subject matter and made it humorous to read. I can't say how on point the story was as I haven't been through anything similar, but I felt this story was very real.

This is mostly due to the characterization. I loved Tessa's character because she wasn't a girl who I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Tessa's character because she wasn't a girl who really had any issues about who she was. She knew who she was and was comfortable with that fact. What she was really dealing with was what was happening around her when she decided to take a stand about who she truly was. Lucas, on the other hand, showed the other side of not really being accepting of someone.

Though I understood his hesitation, seeing a friend not accept a person was pretty heart-breaking! What I found to be an important aspect of this story was the fact that the authors respected different views. There was never a right and wrong side when it came to religious objections. Which, when it comes to these type of stories, is a pretty large detail when dealing with this type of subject matter.

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This isn't to say that this book wasn't political, but it was insightful while being respectful. The pacing was a little slow for me, but the enjoyable characters and light humor in the story still made this a really easy read. I'd recommend it because the topics of friendship, community and acceptance are real and bring a humorous insight to the subject of equality in our current school system. Read it, learn, enjoy. Feb 03, Danica rated it it was ok. This is not a book about a lesbian teen.

This is a book about a cis hetro white male Lucas making terrible decisions, acting selfishly and eventually being portrayed as a hero because he's had a simple change of heart. The writing is weak and most of the characters, if not all, are stereotypes that speak in cliches and awkward 'teen slang'. The plot is okay, but it all goes down the drain with a very unrealistic ending. The only character I liked was Kate, and yet she, along with Tessa, the gi This is not a book about a lesbian teen.

The only character I liked was Kate, and yet she, along with Tessa, the girl portrayed as our heroine, only exists to prove how fantastic Lucas is. She should be the centre of the novel, proving her sexuality does not affect who she is, developing and changing on her own behalf. Instead she exists for Lucas to be a hero. There is something likeable about this novel however, though I can't place my finger on it. I wouldn't recommend it, but I wouldn't label it a complete waste of time. Kudos to the authors for writing this, as its LGBT plot and characters are interesting and likeable, despite them being incredibly cliche and the authors seeming to be rather uninformed.

I never want to hear about her or anybody shaking it ever again. I am a bit fond of these authors' collaborations. And this is about so much more than Tessa's outing: But ultimately, Tessa's friendship with Lucas is key, so I did wish they spent less of the book annoyed with each other. Nothing like the grand gesture in YA lit. Jan 13, Claire rated it really liked it Shelves: This book basically works a fictionalization of the Constance McMillan story into a wonderfully warm friendship story.

Very accessible and feel-good, universal without being generic. Dec 30, Holly Casio rated it did not like it. There are so many great lgbt ya books out there that there's really no need to ever read this. While this book is supposed to be the coming out story of Tessa and her quest to go to prom with her girlfriend it was infuriating to find that actually this is the story of Lucas who dangerously outs Tessa as revenge for being put in the 'friendzone.

Tessa is the only one who faces any real consequences and she and her family are put in danger throughout the story. The book feels like an exercise in diversity by blatantly straight authors because not once is there any focus on Tessa's relationship with her girlfriend, with more attention given to the poor ego of the straight ex best friend who essentially almost ruined her life.

While there are great lgbt YA books, there is still a lack of lesbian centred YA stories and so it's disappointing as hell to see a wasted opportunity like this. Read more queer books by queer authors instead of this Mar 22, Widya Vello rated it really liked it Shelves: For an coming of age book, this one wasn't so easy to dealt with.

Too much homophobic slur, bullying and I felt so bad for Tessa. Well what could you expect for such a small town? And Lucas at first was a total asshole, just because his best friend rejected him at his grand confession, he outed her to the whole school which like domino effect becoming like zombie apocalypse scale to the entire state. And also, Tessa's girlfriend wasn't a great supporter. But fortunately Tessa got wonderful famil For an coming of age book, this one wasn't so easy to dealt with.

But fortunately Tessa got wonderful family, cool parent and awesome brother. I loved Danny a lot really wanted to have a brother like him! Thankfully, the writing style is a click for me. I enjoyed every words and conversation minus the slurs of course. Also from half of the book, it's getting better. I loved how Luke trying his best to win his friendship back and the grand gesture in the end was such a heartwarming. So 4 starts from me ; Jul 03, Claire G rated it it was amazing Shelves: So this book is pretty damn cool: D Although there were quite a few times where I seriously wanted to leap into my kindle and go a little postal on most of that town Seriously though, WHAT a town.

What a horrible cess-pit of discrimination and narrow-mindedness and just plain nastiness. Tessa could have totally grabbed a machine gun and gone nuts in the town centre, and any sensible judge would have patted her on th So this book is pretty damn cool: Tessa could have totally grabbed a machine gun and gone nuts in the town centre, and any sensible judge would have patted her on the back and let her off on a few hundred counts of justifiable homicide. This is a book that WILL make you angry - but it will also make you fist-pump in triumph when the stupid characters have their stupidity thrown back in their faces.

Although sadly this doesn't happen enough. Boy, I really wanted to punch Lucas - before he grew a pair and a brain and started thinking things through, and finally making amends. Also, wow he's kind of blind I like how you only get to really know Lucas and Tessa, and a little of their nears and dears like Danny and Kate. AND that all their parents are good guys.

I like how none of the nasty jerks are the main characters, so their slurs are a bit less hurtful to read, a bit more distanced. Oh my god, the school staff though. I seriously can't believe that adults could be so heartless and prejudiced but I guess there are some of them in the world.

Tessa, give me that imaginary gun and let me finish them off.

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