But when Kate and Andy’s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off script. Matt Olsson 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.
Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are the bestest of friends. They share everything. They even have communal crushes. What’s that, you ask? Well, they crush on the same guys, but only if they are unattainable. Like, during Summer camp. However, when their Summer camp communal crush transfers to their school they are thrown into a complete tizzy. It’s unprecedented. Kate really likes Matt and so does Anderson. But they have no idea who Matt likes. When all three end up in the Fall musical together tensions rise. The only real question here is: will their friendship survive their communal crush if Matt chooses one over the other?
This is a great read! I honestly wasn’t sure when I saw the blurb for The Write Reads blog tour, because I don’t read much YA anymore let alone one centered around a school musical. However, I like stretching my reading muscles (since they’re starting to get a bit atrophied in this area) and it sounded like it might also be humorous. Humor saves many a book I otherwise might pass on. Who doesn’t love some humor? Especially when applied so skillfully.
This story took me straight back to high school. I’m 53, there’s not much I reflect on in that time period of my life except I was glad to graduate with my class (it was touch and go there) and get the hell on with my life. Long story. Anyway, the plethora of emotions in Kate and Anderson’s tale brought it all rushing back. The uncertainty, awkward crushes, best friends, tensions running high, diverse family dynamics, and the emotions. Yikes. All those emotions swinging wildly about smacking everyone around. And don't forget the humor. Put it all together with a tight plot and fantastic writing and what do you get? A fucking awesome read. If you like YA books that will give you all the feels then pick this up. I give it a standing ovation.
Becky Albertalli is the
author of the acclaimed novels Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (film: Love,
Simon), The Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat. She is also the
co-author of What If It's Us with Adam Silvera. A former clinical psychologist
who specialized in working with children and teens, Becky lives with her family
in Atlanta.
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Wonderful review! Books that can make me laugh are some of my favorites
ReplyDeleteLife is hard enough. I need humor in my books. :)
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