Beauty Queens by Libba BrayMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Teen beauty queens competing in the "Miss Tenn Dream" pageant are in a plane crash on their way to a tropical island during the contest. Only about a dozen survive the crash and they must devise a survival plan until they are rescued. What develops is a series of laugh out loud episodes as the girls deal with the wilderness. The story is told in alternating sections for each girl and shows the reader what life was like pre-pageant for each girl. Each contestant's background and reasons for entering the pagaent are explored. There are some twists and turns and surprises along the way which I won't spoil, but it was a unique read in a fantastic way.
I would recommend this one for older teens. For the librarians and teachers out there, the book does include discussions of sexuality and gender so just be aware of that before recommending.
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