Daya lives in Escondido, Arizona. It isn't a big place, so everyone knows everyone. Most people attend Grace Redeemer megachurch, a place Daya knows is not friendly to people like her. Daya's mother would love to have Daya start going to church so the huge congregation could "pray the gay away" for her wayward daughter.
Daya does consider trying the church because her longtime crush Beckett Wild goes there. She knows Beckett is dating Cason, but that doesn't mean Daya can't dream about hooking up with this colorful girl. When Beckett chooses Daya as a partner for a class project, Daya can't believe her luck.
They work together in the library until they decide to work from home. Alone at Daya's house, which is against her mother's rules, Beckett and Daya kiss. It seems Beckett's relationship with Cason may be just a cover for her true feelings.
News around the school is about the upcoming prom and the Pure Prom being hosted by the Grace Redeemer congregation. Daya has a plan to attend the Pure Prom with B'Rad who promises to keep Cason busy so Daya can have time with Beckett. Will things go as planned or will reckless decisions foil their plans?
Author Gia Gordon deftly deals with life as a queer teen in an ultra-religious community. She takes readers into Daya's and Beckett's world as they try to satisfy parents but still try to be true to themselves. Life isn't easy and doesn't come with a perfect ending. Instead, readers will feel the frustration and pressure for these determined teens.
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