Review: Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
Becky Albertalli has written a number of fun, playful YA bestsellers about first relationships and kids trying to make their way in the world. Take for example Simon Vs the Homo Sapien's Agenda which is about a spitrited young man and his coming out and The Upside of Unrequited which is about a twin who first suffers a huge case of jealousy when her sister falls in love, and then she finds herself falling for a guy that neither her twin nor her friends really understand or approve of. Both novels feature some wonderful raw moments. There is also a lot of fun to be had in Leah on the Offbeat and various novels that Albertalli has coauthored with some big names in YA. Kate in Waiting does not live up to the high standards set by her earlier work. This one feels very much like a by-the-numbers work of fiction, with limited world building and a love interest that lacks depth. The set up is this. Kate has been best friends with Anderson for a long time. They often share crushes, on ...