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A review by cheye13
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Albertalli is one of those authors that I'm afraid to read from, because I'm afraid I've hyped them up in my memories (the visual adaptations don't help this lol), and then is always as good as I remember when I actually set eyes to page.
For the majority, this is probably a run-of-the-mill, if above average, YA/coming of age novel. But for me specifically, there were events and emotions and situations – both in the synopsis and otherwisee – that rang far too true and formative. Stellar book.
For the majority, this is probably a run-of-the-mill, if above average, YA/coming of age novel. But for me specifically, there were events and emotions and situations – both in the synopsis and otherwisee – that rang far too true and formative. Stellar book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Alcohol and Homophobia
A character is estranged from their father bc of the father's view of homosexuality.