Becky Albertalli

Broschiertes Buch

Kate in Waiting

Beschreibung

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

Autor

Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda (released in 2018 as the smash hit film, Love, Simon), Leah on the Offbeat, and The Upside of Unrequited. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens. Becky now lives with her family in Atlanta, where she spends her days writing fiction for young adults.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin / Penguin Books UK
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 758365
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Altersempfehlung: von 12 bis 17 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. April 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 132mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 270g
• ISBN-13: 9780241512357
• ISBN-10: 0241512352
• Artikelnr.: 60199680

Rezensionen

Albertalli has crafted a rom-com that's not only sharp and funny, but distinguished by its casually diverse LGBTQ cast's awareness that friendship (among friends, to be sure, but also siblings, and gasp, romantic interests) is as important as love Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The racially diverse cast (Anderson is Black; Kate is white) is likewise inclusive of gender and sexuality, ultimately underscoring the story's ideal that love is love is love, especially when that love is friendship." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The ever-popular Albertalli weighs friendship against romance in a novel that's by turns laugh-out-loud funny and thoughtfully characterized.... Packed with musical-theater references and sparkling dialogue, this journey of self-discovery sings."
- Booklist
"Warm, heartfelt, and hilarious." - Buzzfeed
"A love letter to friendship and giving yourself the chance to shine bright in the spotlight, Albertalli delivers another timeless masterpiece." - The Nerd

Daily
"Endearingly heartfelt...gushing with laughs" - Shelf Awareness (starred review)
"While this book is absolutely cute and full of funny banter, it's perfectly balanced with a juicy plot and highly emotional moments." - Business Insider
"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)
"Albertalli has crafted a rom-com that's not only sharp and funny, but distinguished by its casually diverse LGBTQ cast's awareness that friendship (among friends, to be sure, but also siblings, and gasp, romantic interests) is as important as love." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"While theater fans will especially identify with the story, recognizing their passion in Kate's own, the solid friendship and romance at its core will appeal to a broader audience." - Horn Book Magazine
"[E]ndearing and charming... Reminiscent of Rachel Cohn and David Levithan's Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, Albertalli crafts a story that offers an honest and realistic look at high school relationships-romantic and platonic." -School Library Journal