The Things We Promise
by J. C. Burke
Age band: 13+
Looky Rating System: Violence 0/5, Love & Romance 2/5, Mental Health 3/5, Language 1/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 2/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 4/5.
Description
There are two things you need to know about me. The first is that I remember life by what I was wearing. The second is that I think too much. It's the early 1990s, and all Gemma can think about is looking perfect for her first school formal. Gemma's brother Billy--New York's up and coming hair and make-up artist--has made her the ultimate promise: he's returning home especially to "create magic" on her and two friends for their end-of-year formal.