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novelette's review against another edition
3.0
Kate is the most self-centered, egotistical... every character in this book sounded like someone out of Bring It On.
asett's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0
kaikai1618's review against another edition
DNF -- think I'm just really growing out of YA recently. This felt really juvenile to me. The audiobook narrator didn't help and activity made it worse.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
I know going in this is going to be love triangle between two best friends but like that is going to from reading. So let's start with Kate and Andrew are horrible towards each other over a guy....best friends were anyway saving grace of this book is love interest Noah.
spoderman's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
h3rbatka's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
lousnewchapter's review against another edition
4.0
My heart is literally bursting. There were so many moments in this book where I melted into a puddle because of how frickin cute it all was.
Kate and Anderson are best friends, so close that they even share the same crushes. Pining from afar. But when their latest crush from summer camp, Matt Olson, shows up at their school and in their town things start to get a little bit messy.... Communal crushes are no longer fun when feelings are involved.
Firstly I want to say how much I LOVED the theatre references and the fact it was building up to the schools musical which they were all a part of because I'm a big musical theatre lover myself so all of the name drops, songs, casting etc I was all here for it. I must admit that the story line was incredibly cliche and I guessed how it was all going to play out but for me that's not an issue, it's a feel good read and I really enjoy teen/rom com books like this because they get my spirits up and are comforting. Think 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' and 'The Kissing Booth' if you enjoyed those then you'll love Kate In Waiting.
All of the characters and their friendships were so heartwarming, I just wanted to give them all a huge hug! I loved them all and wish I was part of their little clique too.
Extra special mention here to the incredible representation in this book too! Becky Albertalli is amazing. I think it's especially important in YA books too because young minds are so impressionable and for a young person seeing themselves represented in a book whether that be based on sexuality, race, personality traits, disabilities or anything that they believe makes up their identity can make the world of difference.
I pretty much read this book in one sitting, if you're looking for something uplifting and feel good then I'd 100% reccomend this book.
Thankyou so much to @netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Kate and Anderson are best friends, so close that they even share the same crushes. Pining from afar. But when their latest crush from summer camp, Matt Olson, shows up at their school and in their town things start to get a little bit messy.... Communal crushes are no longer fun when feelings are involved.
Firstly I want to say how much I LOVED the theatre references and the fact it was building up to the schools musical which they were all a part of because I'm a big musical theatre lover myself so all of the name drops, songs, casting etc I was all here for it. I must admit that the story line was incredibly cliche and I guessed how it was all going to play out but for me that's not an issue, it's a feel good read and I really enjoy teen/rom com books like this because they get my spirits up and are comforting. Think 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' and 'The Kissing Booth' if you enjoyed those then you'll love Kate In Waiting.
All of the characters and their friendships were so heartwarming, I just wanted to give them all a huge hug! I loved them all and wish I was part of their little clique too.
Extra special mention here to the incredible representation in this book too! Becky Albertalli is amazing. I think it's especially important in YA books too because young minds are so impressionable and for a young person seeing themselves represented in a book whether that be based on sexuality, race, personality traits, disabilities or anything that they believe makes up their identity can make the world of difference.
I pretty much read this book in one sitting, if you're looking for something uplifting and feel good then I'd 100% reccomend this book.
Thankyou so much to @netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
lotta3_rsl's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
ritmanbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Un libro que grita diversidad.
Personajes judíos, negros, gays, trans, en silla de ruedas, incluso hay conversaciones con un personaje que sufre ansiedad social. Y todo ello perfectamente desarrollado, sin caer en estereotipos ni discursos moralistas.
Gracias, Becky, por tus pequeños granos de arena para que el mundo sea un lugar más seguro
Personajes judíos, negros, gays, trans, en silla de ruedas, incluso hay conversaciones con un personaje que sufre ansiedad social. Y todo ello perfectamente desarrollado, sin caer en estereotipos ni discursos moralistas.
Gracias, Becky, por tus pequeños granos de arena para que el mundo sea un lugar más seguro