Audrey, Wait! was a book that I read in my sophomore year of high school, and quite honestly, I chose to read it again based on the sole fact that I remember loving the story so much the first time. I am unfortunately someone who rarely rereads stories, regardless of how good they may be. However, before I even finished Audrey, Wait! the first time, I remember telling myself to make sure this was a story I picked up again. And I’m so glad I did.
Audrey, Wait! tells the story of a teenage girl, Audrey and the chaos that ensues after her ex-boyfriend becomes famous for a song written about their break-up. A seemingly one-hit wonder, “Audrey, Wait!” becomes an overnight success and as its popularity rises, so does the interest in the girl behind the song, Audrey. Fame quickly begins to shroud Audrey’s high school experience as friends begin to sell her life story to the tabloids and she is forced to seclude herself in the office so as not to distract other students from their studies. Audrey, Wait! tells the story behind the song, following Audrey through her navigation through unwanted fame and relationships all while balancing the struggles and pressures of high school living.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was its constant integration of music and music lyrics throughout. Every chapter begins with a lyric that corresponds to the plot in some way, not only drawing readers in, in a unique way but also foreshadowing what’s to come in the story. This unique format paired with the creation of “real,” sassy, and likable characters helped to make this story what it was. Audrey, Wait! was written in a way that reminded me so much of Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries, but with stronger wit and in a way that seemed more catered to a slightly older audience.
With issues involving academia, fame, and of course, relationships, Audrey, Wait! is an extremely quick read that grabs its readers from the beginning. One of the reasons I think I first fell in love with the story was because it portrayed realistic stages of a relationship with a main character who didn’t seem overly fabricated even if the story wasn’t based on an everyday high school experience. Though I admittedly found some of the dialogue throughout to be a bit immature and far-fetched, it wasn’t so overwhelming that it took away from the storyline. Though this book could easily fall into a “chick lit” genre of YA, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun read with really great music selections intertwined throughout. Four stars.
Audrey, Wait! tells the story of a teenage girl, Audrey and the chaos that ensues after her ex-boyfriend becomes famous for a song written about their break-up. A seemingly one-hit wonder, “Audrey, Wait!” becomes an overnight success and as its popularity rises, so does the interest in the girl behind the song, Audrey. Fame quickly begins to shroud Audrey’s high school experience as friends begin to sell her life story to the tabloids and she is forced to seclude herself in the office so as not to distract other students from their studies. Audrey, Wait! tells the story behind the song, following Audrey through her navigation through unwanted fame and relationships all while balancing the struggles and pressures of high school living.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was its constant integration of music and music lyrics throughout. Every chapter begins with a lyric that corresponds to the plot in some way, not only drawing readers in, in a unique way but also foreshadowing what’s to come in the story. This unique format paired with the creation of “real,” sassy, and likable characters helped to make this story what it was. Audrey, Wait! was written in a way that reminded me so much of Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries, but with stronger wit and in a way that seemed more catered to a slightly older audience.
With issues involving academia, fame, and of course, relationships, Audrey, Wait! is an extremely quick read that grabs its readers from the beginning. One of the reasons I think I first fell in love with the story was because it portrayed realistic stages of a relationship with a main character who didn’t seem overly fabricated even if the story wasn’t based on an everyday high school experience. Though I admittedly found some of the dialogue throughout to be a bit immature and far-fetched, it wasn’t so overwhelming that it took away from the storyline. Though this book could easily fall into a “chick lit” genre of YA, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun read with really great music selections intertwined throughout. Four stars.