Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway.
When Audrey decides to break up with her self-obsessed musician boyfriend, she has no idea how her life will suddenly change. The song, Audrey, Wait! is played that very night and suddenly Evan and his band are rising on the charts and Audrey is being stalked by fans. All Audrey wants is to be able to go to concerts, hang out with her best friend, and have a normal life. But suddenly nothing is normal anymore and Audrey is forced to make choices that no normal teen has to make.
The voice of this novel is perfection. Audrey is a great combination of sarcastic and vulnerable, a tone that is just right for the situation she finds herself in. Benway’s pacing is also well done, from the bedlam of concert backstage to the quiet moments with friends. So are the secondary characters, including Audrey’s parents and her friends. This is one of those books that will have you snorting with laughter as you read it, longing to read entire passages to your friends and family.
Fans of Nick and Norah’s Ultimate Playlist will love this book too. It has the same great mix of music and wit. Appropriate for ages 16-18.
This was one of my favorite books last year. I can’t wait to see what Robin Benway writes next!
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