Reviews

Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho

rachelcofo's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

indigo_fox's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book was very enjoyable! I didn't expect it to be one of those books that I found difficult to put down but to my surprise I finished it in 4 days. 

The characters are very lovable, even when Elena got on my nerves I couldn't help but love her. Even the side characters were great! Minseok was and will always be my favorite. He's just the best. I was happy to find out that his light stick color is my favorite color and the light stick color of my favorite vocaloid! 

This book seriously made me tear up. It was really easy to get invested with the lives and feelings of the characters. I'm not big on romance books but I'm glad my sister recommended this one to me. It was a great read!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

ladyinverse's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

this was unbearably adorable. there were parts of the miscommunication I was yelling at, but the ending was so sweet and endearing.

bookishlucy's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Review will follow!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Misogyny and Abandonment

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Eating disorder

kat_withthebooks09's review

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

meigothic's review against another edition

4.0

7/14/22 - Very cute and fun read! Robbie and Elena were adorable and there were definitely some swoon-worthy moments. I always love a good friends-to-lovers and Kat Cho delivered. I could totally relate to both of their struggles as teens trying to navigate through life, and was also really glad the book touched on the difficulties of being a part of the KPOP industry. I love that we get some Robbie POV too!

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santaliago's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 Stars

Not going to lie, it’s giving fanfiction but I totally lived for this one. Best friend turned Hallyu and after some time has passed he comes back to fulfill a lifelong promise from when you were just tweens? Adorable.

Such a cute and enjoyable read.

jknight's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

calycat2's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sdloomer's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I don't know what it is about Korean YA romcoms but I eat it up every time.