Billie Eilish inspired me to be this way - Summary

Summary

The narrator, Mona, claims to be a genius who was homeschooled by her mother due to a severe allergy. However, when Mona discovers that her mother lied to her about her condition and her intelligence, she decides to attend a regular school. There, she faces challenges and embarrassment but also makes new friends, including a boy named Ken who helps her study and eventually becomes her love interest. Mona also meets a senior named Brad, who helps her but turns out to be dishonest and has a girlfriend. After a series of events, Mona gains confidence and apologizes to her mother for being mean to her. With Ken's support, Mona passes a crucial test and helps Ken pursue his dream of participating in a skateboard competition. The story ends with Mona and Ken sharing a romantic moment, and Mona reconciling with her mother.

Facts

1. Mona was stung by bees when she was five years old.
2. Mona fainted after being stung by the bees.
3. Mona was diagnosed with anaphylaxis, an extreme allergic reaction to bee stings.
4. Mona's mother homeschooled her after the incident.
5. Mona's mother told her that the government wants to make people dumb by sending them to school.
6. Mona started making videos on YouTube to stay busy while her mother was away.
7. Mona's YouTube channel gained subscribers.
8. Mona's mother told her that other kids are jealous of her intelligence.
9. Mona fell out of a window when she was 14 years old.
10. Mona's immune system didn't develop properly because she stayed indoors too much.
11. Mona's doctor told her mother to let her join a school.
12. Mona's mother refused to let her go to school.
13. Mona was upset with her mother and told her that she was going to school anyway.
14. Mona's mother eventually put her in school.
15. Mona wore masks to school to prevent allergic reactions.
16. Mona struggled in school because she was homeschooled and didn't know how to interact with other students.
17. Mona met a boy named Brad who became her friend and helped her with her studies.
18. Brad had a girlfriend, but he kissed Mona anyway.
19. Mona found out that Brad had a girlfriend and was pretending not to know her at school.
20. Mona confronted Brad about his behavior and slapped him.
21. Brad's girlfriend dumped him after finding out about his behavior towards Mona.
22. Mona's mother refused to let her quit school after she had a bad experience with Brad.
23. Mona's friend Ken helped her study for a test and encouraged her to stay in school.
24. Mona passed the test and was allowed to stay in her class.
25. Ken's father was the principal of Mona's school.
26. Ken's father was disappointed in him and thought he was a waste of time.
27. Mona helped Ken talk to his father about entering a skateboard competition.
28. Ken kissed Mona after she helped him.
29. Mona apologized to her mother for being a jerk and thanked her for not letting her quit school.