The One True Me and You, Remi K. England

Pageants do not have to be your thing to fall in love with this book. The story is so much more than pageants and fandom, and it is in the interactions of girls supporting each other that the book shines.

I’m not a fan of insta-love, but it doesn’t make me not read a book. But this was more of an instant, insta-love situation. Teagan proclaimed Kaylee was the one person who knew everything about her after a day. They had barely spent time together. There was no foundation to make the insta-love believable. But sometimes, when you know, you know.

The One True Me and You is an adorable read. I loved the representation, the support the characters had for one another, and the evolution of the characters themselves. I’m a firm believer that we make our families, and I think England encapsulated that well in the story. Overall, this is a quick, satisfying read that ticks a lot of boxes for the reader. Thank you, St. Martin’s/Wednesday Books, for sending this along!

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About the Book:
One small fandom convention. One teen beauty pageant.
One meet cute waiting to happen.

Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is internally screaming at the chance to finally meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon. She also has a side quest for the weekend:

· Try out they/them pronouns to see how it feels
· Wear more masculine-presenting cosplay
· Kiss a girl for the first time

It’s…a lot, and Kay mostly wants to lie face down on the hotel floor. Especially when her hometown bully, Miss North Carolina, shows up in the very same hotel. But there’s this con-sponsored publishing contest, and the chance to meet her fandom idols…and then, there’s Teagan.

Pageant queen Teagan Miller (Miss Virginia) has her eye on the much-needed prize: the $25,000 scholarship awarded to the winner of the Miss Cosmic Teen USA pageant. She also has secrets:

· She loves the dresses but hates the tiaras
· She’s a giant nerd for everything GreatCon
· She’s gay af

If Teagan can just keep herself wrapped up tight for one more weekend, she can claim the scholarship and go off to college out and proud. If she’s caught, she could lose everything she’s worked for. If her rival, Miss North Carolina, has anything to do with it, that’s exactly how it’ll go down.

When Teagan and Kay bump into one another the first night, sparks fly. Their connection is intense—as is their shared enemy. If they’re spotted, the safe space of the con will be shattered, and all their secrets will follow them home. The risks are great…but could the reward of embracing their true selves be worth it?

A big-hearted, joyful romance and a love letter to all things geek, Remi K. England’s The One True Me and You is a *witness me* celebration of standing up for, and being, yourself.