Plus-sized sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin never thought she had the
figure to compete in a beauty pageant, but this vacation is about to
change everything.
Maisie has spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone: her
gorgeous best friend, her pageant-winning sister, and definitely her
longtime crush. Never one to jump in the water, Maisie is planning on
taking it easy while her friends chill at the beach.
But then her BFF starts flirting with the boy she's always loved, her
older sister comes home and steals the spotlight, and Maisie has found
herself pushed aside like usual. Except now, she's had enough. After
forging new friendships, Maisie takes the deep dive and enters the local
Miss Teen Queen. Now, with all eyes on her, can Maisie prove she has a
place in the spotlight?
This contemporary young adult novel is as relatable as it is charming
and Maisie's realistic journey towards confidence and self-love will
draw readers in as she learns how to celebrate all of herself.