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A review by lousnewchapter
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
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.