
Kate in Waiting (Paperback)
Becky Albertalli (author)Published: 22/04/2021
From bestselling YA rom-com queen Becky Albertalli (author of Love, Simon) comes a new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life and theatre.
[PRINCIPAL CAST LIST]
Kate Garfield
Anderson Walker
Best friends, and contrary to popular belief, not co-dependent. Examples:
Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient.
Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment.
Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.
But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script.
Enter Stage Left: Matt Olsson
He is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson.
Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship...
Praise for Becky Albertalli:
'Heart-fluttering, honest and hilarious' - Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss
'Touching and passionate... completely lovable with bags of empathy' - The Observer
'Wonderfully charismatic' - Bookseller
'Stunningly three-dimensional' - Entertainment Weekly
'Sharp and funny' - Publishers Weekly
'Funny, moving and emotionally wise' - Kirkus Reviews
'Timeless' - Teen Vogue
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780241512357
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 267 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 24 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Real chemistry between the different love interests in the book, authentic dialogue, supportive friendships, and Albertalli's signature humor make this a must-read. Flips the script on battling over a boy in the best way possible * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *
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