A review by looney_moons
Kate In Waiting by Becky Albertalli

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

4.5

This book was an absolute treat, and just what I needed. When Kate talks about The feeling of being sixteen on a Friday night in September that is exactly what this book felt like in the best possible way. It was so incredible to be back in Albertalli's simple yet nuanced writing, and it was so refreshing to see her moving away from the Creekwood crew. This book had it all; a cute romance, a realistic sibling relationship, and complicated friendships. I was rooting for the love interest the whole way through, and it was so incredible to see Kate move from self-deprecation and not being able to take a compliment to being confident in herself and in being loved. The book didn't read too young, it didn't have too many weird pop culture references, and the theatre aspect took me back to high school drama classes in the most amazing way. I absolutely think this is one of Albertalli's best (not counting Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda) and I for one cannot wait to see what she has in store next.
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