'Audrey, Wait!' by Robin Benway is a young adult novel that follows the story of Audrey, a normal girl who breaks up with her boyfriend, Evan, who happens to be in a band. Little did she know that the breakup would inspire Evan to write a hit song about her, catapulting Audrey into the spotlight and making her an unwilling celebrity. The book explores Audrey's journey as she navigates through fame, dealing with paparazzi, obsessive fans, and the challenges that come with being in the public eye. The plot unfolds with humor, wit, and relatable teenage drama, capturing Audrey's sarcastic humor and love for music as she tries to maintain her normal life amidst the chaos of her newfound celebrity status.
The writing style in 'Audrey, Wait!' is described as fresh, funny, and enjoyable. The story is narrated from Audrey's perspective, offering a glimpse into her world as she copes with the unexpected consequences of her breakup being turned into a hit song. The characters are well-crafted, the dialogue is snappy and witty, reminiscent of the banter in 'Gilmore Girls,' and the book is peppered with music references that enhance the reading experience, making it a light, entertaining, and engaging read for young adult readers.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Triggers include some profanity, casual references to drinking, and themes of public scrutiny and anxiety.
Has Romance?
The book features a strong romantic subplot involving Audrey's relationship with James.
From The Publisher:
When funny, charming, absolutely-normal Audrey Cuttler dumps her boyfriend Evan, he writes a song about her that becomes a number-one hit?and rockets Audrey to stardom!
Suddenly, tabloid paparazzi are on her tail and Audrey can barely hang with her friends at concerts or the movies without getting mobbed?let alone score a date with James, her adorable coworker at the Scooper Dooper. Her life will never be the same?at least, not until Audrey confronts Evan live on MTV and lets the world know exactly who she is!
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About the Author:
Robin Benway is the author of the National Book Award winning novel Far from the Tree, the Also Known As series; Audrey, Wait!; and The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May & June. Benway's books have been published in sixteen languages, have won international awards,…
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