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Hodder Children's Books (2008), Epub, 368 pages
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While trying to score a date with her cute co-worker at the Scooper Dooper, sixteen-year-old Audrey gains unwanted fame and celebrity status when her ex-boyfriend, a rock musician, records a breakup song about her that soars to the top of the Billboard charts.
Media reviews
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A first novel with a voice that sings."
The Los Angeles Times
"Anyone who's felt the slightest smidgen of sympathy for Britney Spears will enjoy this humorous, energetic, and intelligent coming-of-age story."
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LibraryThing member AgneJakubauskaite
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Robin Benway’s young adult novel “Audrey, Wait!” centers around an ordinary teenager from California, Audrey Cuttler, who loves music, works at an ice cream shop and has, in her own words, an elephantine cat. But after Audrey breaks up with her self-centered boyfriend and he
THUMBS UP:
1) Entertaining and enjoyable read.
“Audrey, Wait!” is a light and quick read with short chapters and nice flow. It is part a teen drama, part a sweet romantic comedy, and even though the plot is a little bit predictable, it’s nonetheless entertaining and enjoyable.
2) Realistic downside of being famous.
Although I am sure that quite a few girls would dream of being in Audrey’s shoes, Benway depicts (and does so very believably, I should add) how stressful, frustrating and exhausting it might be, especially if all the fame comes undeserved and unwanted.
3) Audrey’s parents are great!
Quite often parents in similar teenage-oriented novels are either lame and oblivious, or are being made fun of, or both, and I am sick and tired of that. For a change, Audrey’s parents are understanding, caring, supportive and kind of cool, and although Audrey doesn’t tell EVERYTHING to her parents and sometimes thinks they are unreasonable and weird, she loves and respects them, which, in my opinion, is way more realistic.
4) For music fans.
Chapter titles in “Audrey, Wait!” are song lyrics, but since I never heard most of these songs and didn’t even recognize most of the bands, this feature didn’t have any effect on me. However, I imagine that someone who is way more into music than I am would appreciate this detail as well as many music-related conversations and references throughout the book, and would also relate to Audrey’s love for music.
COULD BE BETTER:
1) Underdeveloped characters.
Most of the characters in “Audrey, Wait!” are likable but flawed as they make mistakes and occasionally do stupid things, which in general is a sign of multidimensionality. However, I had difficulties understanding and relating to them (for example, halfway through the story I got fed up with Victoria, Audrey’s best friend, who seemed shallow and kind of sucked at being the best friend). Even though I wouldn’t call the characters in this book one-dimensional, all of them, except maybe for Audrey, could use some development. Also, the characters are funny and sarcastic (especially Audrey), but sometimes the jokes feel a little bit forced, as if the personages are trying too hard to seem cool and witty.
2) Lack of depth.
Although the story was wrapped up really nicely, I wish it had more depth or some unique message. Also, solutions to certain problems throughout the book sometimes seemed a little bit too convenient and too quick, but it actually didn’t bother me that much.
VERDICT: 3.5 out of 5
“Audrey, Wait!” by Robin Benway is a light, quick, entertaining and very enjoyable read that realistically portrays the downside of being famous. It has both teen drama and sweet romance, but lacks character development and bigger message.
Robin Benway’s young adult novel “Audrey, Wait!” centers around an ordinary teenager from California, Audrey Cuttler, who loves music, works at an ice cream shop and has, in her own words, an elephantine cat. But after Audrey breaks up with her self-centered boyfriend and he
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writes a song about it, everything changes seemingly overnight. As the song “Audrey, Wait!” races up the charts, Audrey gets caught in the spotlight and cannot even leave the house without a mob of paparazzi documenting her every step. All Audrey wants is to hang out with her friends, go to concerts and maybe score a date with a cute guy from her work, but all of that suddenly seems like an impossible dream.THUMBS UP:
1) Entertaining and enjoyable read.
“Audrey, Wait!” is a light and quick read with short chapters and nice flow. It is part a teen drama, part a sweet romantic comedy, and even though the plot is a little bit predictable, it’s nonetheless entertaining and enjoyable.
2) Realistic downside of being famous.
Although I am sure that quite a few girls would dream of being in Audrey’s shoes, Benway depicts (and does so very believably, I should add) how stressful, frustrating and exhausting it might be, especially if all the fame comes undeserved and unwanted.
3) Audrey’s parents are great!
Quite often parents in similar teenage-oriented novels are either lame and oblivious, or are being made fun of, or both, and I am sick and tired of that. For a change, Audrey’s parents are understanding, caring, supportive and kind of cool, and although Audrey doesn’t tell EVERYTHING to her parents and sometimes thinks they are unreasonable and weird, she loves and respects them, which, in my opinion, is way more realistic.
4) For music fans.
Chapter titles in “Audrey, Wait!” are song lyrics, but since I never heard most of these songs and didn’t even recognize most of the bands, this feature didn’t have any effect on me. However, I imagine that someone who is way more into music than I am would appreciate this detail as well as many music-related conversations and references throughout the book, and would also relate to Audrey’s love for music.
COULD BE BETTER:
1) Underdeveloped characters.
Most of the characters in “Audrey, Wait!” are likable but flawed as they make mistakes and occasionally do stupid things, which in general is a sign of multidimensionality. However, I had difficulties understanding and relating to them (for example, halfway through the story I got fed up with Victoria, Audrey’s best friend, who seemed shallow and kind of sucked at being the best friend). Even though I wouldn’t call the characters in this book one-dimensional, all of them, except maybe for Audrey, could use some development. Also, the characters are funny and sarcastic (especially Audrey), but sometimes the jokes feel a little bit forced, as if the personages are trying too hard to seem cool and witty.
2) Lack of depth.
Although the story was wrapped up really nicely, I wish it had more depth or some unique message. Also, solutions to certain problems throughout the book sometimes seemed a little bit too convenient and too quick, but it actually didn’t bother me that much.
VERDICT: 3.5 out of 5
“Audrey, Wait!” by Robin Benway is a light, quick, entertaining and very enjoyable read that realistically portrays the downside of being famous. It has both teen drama and sweet romance, but lacks character development and bigger message.
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LibraryThing member theepicrat
AUDREY, WAIT! is definitely mind-bogglingly good as others have said! Usually I can breeze through the really awesome books, anxious to finish them, but for this book I actually had to slow down because everything was just too awesome to take in all at once! No review can fully prepare you for the
I admit the scenarios got a little weird as Audrey become ridiculously more and more famous from the runaway hit song. I don't know how Robin got her ideas of how to handle Audrey's fame in terms of attending school, staying employed at an ice cream parlor, and going out on dates - but let me tell you, each and every scenario just kept getting better and better! After reading about Audrey's experience, I am definitely glad that I was not in her shoes (figuratively speaking, but I did want a pair of turquoise boots!).
I could go on and on about this book (or simply re-read it again!)! But seriously, what are you waiting for? Go and find this book so you can see why AUDREY, WAIT! is such an awesome book!
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awesomeness that is Audrey. She may be the coolest main character that I have ever met - a great sense of sarcastic humor, a joy for PSAT words such as brouhaha (I think this quirk is what made me fall in love with this book), an unpredictable sense of style, and a streak of mischief and mayhem.I admit the scenarios got a little weird as Audrey become ridiculously more and more famous from the runaway hit song. I don't know how Robin got her ideas of how to handle Audrey's fame in terms of attending school, staying employed at an ice cream parlor, and going out on dates - but let me tell you, each and every scenario just kept getting better and better! After reading about Audrey's experience, I am definitely glad that I was not in her shoes (figuratively speaking, but I did want a pair of turquoise boots!).
I could go on and on about this book (or simply re-read it again!)! But seriously, what are you waiting for? Go and find this book so you can see why AUDREY, WAIT! is such an awesome book!
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LibraryThing member meteowrite
If you need one last great summer read before fall hits, check out Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway. Audrey breaks up with her boyfriend Evan, who happens to be the lead singer for a band that's really not going anywhere. Evan writes a song about their breakup, "Audrey, Wait!" that becomes a smash
This book was funny, clever, and sweet. I enjoyed Audrey's relationships with her parents, and her best friend and her enormous cat, Bendomolena.
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hit. Pretty soon, paparazzi are following Audrey everywhere, and her reputation is, well, shall we say, tarnished? She's just trying to get past Evan, and perhaps spend some time with her shy, rule obsessed coworker at the Scooper Dooper. Things get out of hand.This book was funny, clever, and sweet. I enjoyed Audrey's relationships with her parents, and her best friend and her enormous cat, Bendomolena.
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LibraryThing member xhollishx
Have you heard the song Audrey, Wait!? I'm sure you have. That's what 16 year old Audrey thinks. So here is her side of the story. Audrey is a normal high school girl, who loves LOUD music and concerts. Then after the pro/con list was made, she decides to break up with her musician boyfriend. What
Okay, if you can't already tell, this book is rockin'! I loved it. From the first chapter, I wanted to jam out while I read it. I loved how Audrey was the same throughout, the way fame did not go to her head or change her. Also, it's cool to be able to read about the what-if's? that we all have imagined. Audrey takes you on a fun ride on the highs and lows of fame and how everything can change in a matter of minutes. Audrey is a self confident girl who can roll with the punches and fight back. This book is fabulous and I would definitely recommend it, especially to anyone who has pondered their own what-if's?
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she didn't expect was for him to write a song to her about their break up and play it in front of the whole school. What she expected even less was that the Do Gooders would get a record deal from the same song. Now Audrey, Wait! is playing everywhere and not only making her ex-boyfriend famous, but making Audrey famous as well. The paparazzi is stalking her, people are showing up at her job at the Scooper Dooper just to see her and she even has her own fans with matching t-shirts. Audrey is fed up with fame and all she wants to do is go to concerts and score a date with James. Will all the Audrey, Wait! hype ever go away? And will Audrey ever get the chance to confront Evan about the song?Okay, if you can't already tell, this book is rockin'! I loved it. From the first chapter, I wanted to jam out while I read it. I loved how Audrey was the same throughout, the way fame did not go to her head or change her. Also, it's cool to be able to read about the what-if's? that we all have imagined. Audrey takes you on a fun ride on the highs and lows of fame and how everything can change in a matter of minutes. Audrey is a self confident girl who can roll with the punches and fight back. This book is fabulous and I would definitely recommend it, especially to anyone who has pondered their own what-if's?
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LibraryThing member bigorangemichael
Teenager Audrey Cuttlin dumps her rock-singer/boyfriend Evan, only to have Evan write a song about the experience. After hearing the song performed at a party, Audrey assumes she's heard the end of it, until the song gets picked up and becomes a smash hit. Now Audrey is the focus of a media
Can Audrey go back to being a normal teenager when her every move is scrutinized by the media, debated by the on-line community and documented for all to see?
"Audrey Waits" is a fun, fast paced novel that starts with a great hooks and never lets up until the final pages. It has a heart to it and you'll ride along as self-professed music fan Audrey at first loves the ride and then slowly comes to hate that fact that she can't have a normal life without every aspect of her personal life being up for debate. At one point, Audrey becomes so "famous" that she's not even allowed to attend classes in high school becuase of the disruption her presence causes.
I heard about this story from the popular "Unshelved" comic strip's Sunday recommendation strip. I had no idea it was a "young adult" novel and while it may come from that section of the bookstore or library, it has enough fun for adults and young adults to enjoy it. One warning to parents: the story does include some four letter words, so you may want to consider that when you decide if you want kids under 15 or so read this story.
That's really my only gripe in what is, otherwise, a fun novel and a hugely entertaining one. Robin Benway gives Audrey a life and a voice on the printed page that makes the pages fly by and you'll soon be cheering for Audrey as she tries to find a new boyfriend, tries to get along with her parents and just tries to have a normal life yet again
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firestorm as the song rockets up the charts. Can Audrey go back to being a normal teenager when her every move is scrutinized by the media, debated by the on-line community and documented for all to see?
"Audrey Waits" is a fun, fast paced novel that starts with a great hooks and never lets up until the final pages. It has a heart to it and you'll ride along as self-professed music fan Audrey at first loves the ride and then slowly comes to hate that fact that she can't have a normal life without every aspect of her personal life being up for debate. At one point, Audrey becomes so "famous" that she's not even allowed to attend classes in high school becuase of the disruption her presence causes.
I heard about this story from the popular "Unshelved" comic strip's Sunday recommendation strip. I had no idea it was a "young adult" novel and while it may come from that section of the bookstore or library, it has enough fun for adults and young adults to enjoy it. One warning to parents: the story does include some four letter words, so you may want to consider that when you decide if you want kids under 15 or so read this story.
That's really my only gripe in what is, otherwise, a fun novel and a hugely entertaining one. Robin Benway gives Audrey a life and a voice on the printed page that makes the pages fly by and you'll soon be cheering for Audrey as she tries to find a new boyfriend, tries to get along with her parents and just tries to have a normal life yet again
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LibraryThing member hpluver07
Audrey was a nobody. Until she breaks up with her boyfriend and he writes a bestselling song about it. Now everyone knows who she is, and Audrey isn't so sure that she likes it.
LibraryThing member calexis
The reviews I read prior to the release this year were so accurate. This book was totally awesome. I absolutely loved it. I loved the way Audrey tried to stay down to earth and tried to get her side of the story accurate. I loved the way she can speak her mind and her sassy way of doing it. This
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book was definitely worth reading and I wish I had more to say... but it's too hard. Just go read it for yourself! Show Less
LibraryThing member abbylibrarian
All Audrey did was break up with her boyfriend, Evan, who was in a band. She had no idea that she would inspire him to write a song that would soar to the top of the charts. And she certainly had no idea that as the popularity of the song rose, she would become famous as well. Now the Paparazzi are
I loved this book! It was fun and fresh and funny. I'd hand this one to music geeks and fans of Maureen Johnson and Rachel Cohn. Highly recommended.
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following her everywhere, she's getting VIP seats and free stuff sent to her house... and she can't get a moment's peace. Maybe being famous isn't all it's cracked up to be...I loved this book! It was fun and fresh and funny. I'd hand this one to music geeks and fans of Maureen Johnson and Rachel Cohn. Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member chosler
16-year-old Audrey breaks up with her musician boyfriend, who writes a wildly popular song that makes her famous - in a bad way. Dealing with paparazzi, obsessive fans, and the strain the changes she is going through put on her best friend and boyfriend, Audrey keeps up her sarcastic humor and love
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for music, eventually taking charge of her situation. Heavy profanity, drug use, some sexual situations. Ages 14+. Show Less
LibraryThing member stephxsu
When Audrey breaks up with her wannabe-rockstar boyfriend, Evan, on the day that his band is to perform for an A&R guy, she has NO idea that he would make that breakup into a nationally famous Number One Hit song. Suddenly her life is turned upside-down: her outfits, outings, and love escapades
Of course, this unwanted newfound fame changes the relationships in Audrey’s life anyway, whether it’s with her parents, her funky best friend Victoria, or her Scooper Dooper co-worker, a quiet, tall, skinny Irish classmate by the name of James, who turns out to be much more than just an awkward co-worker. However, rumors about her, James, and Evan begin to fly as soon as the paparazzi catch wind of Audrey’s new boyfriend. Really, now, how’s a girl to deal with it all?
I loved Audrey in this refreshingly exciting novel! Audrey is the kind of cool and witty character who doesn’t get enough attention in the young adult genre. Despite the slightest excessive use of profanity, which might bother more sensitive readers, this book will make you laugh and cheer out loud in places where you shouldn’t be snort-laughing at Audrey’s hilarious narration. This is without a doubt one of the best novels I have read thus far this year.
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become hugely discussed issues in the tabloids. All Audrey want is to be normal again, because that’s who she IS: a normal girl who loves loud music and works at the Scooper Dooper ice cream shop for money for her music obsession.Of course, this unwanted newfound fame changes the relationships in Audrey’s life anyway, whether it’s with her parents, her funky best friend Victoria, or her Scooper Dooper co-worker, a quiet, tall, skinny Irish classmate by the name of James, who turns out to be much more than just an awkward co-worker. However, rumors about her, James, and Evan begin to fly as soon as the paparazzi catch wind of Audrey’s new boyfriend. Really, now, how’s a girl to deal with it all?
I loved Audrey in this refreshingly exciting novel! Audrey is the kind of cool and witty character who doesn’t get enough attention in the young adult genre. Despite the slightest excessive use of profanity, which might bother more sensitive readers, this book will make you laugh and cheer out loud in places where you shouldn’t be snort-laughing at Audrey’s hilarious narration. This is without a doubt one of the best novels I have read thus far this year.
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LibraryThing member kittykay
Raise your hand if you read this and immediately thought of the popular Hey there Delilah! I know I sure did!
While the premises of the book sound more like a predictable romantic comedy straight out of an Hollywood movie, Robin Benway actually makes a great job of making it believable and realistic
Another great thing was the constant presence of music. Audrey lives for it, and you get a feel of it through the whole book – it’s almost as if the music was a character of the story, helping her through the storm or celebrating with her in the most joyful moments.
Obviously, I haven’t been a teen for a few years, but I felt it was something I could have related to as a teen. Therefore, I wouldn’t mind recommending it to a girl about Audrey’s age. There’s a little cussing, yes, and a little talk about sex, too. But it doesn’t take over the story, nor does it make Audrey a rebellious teen or a bad exemple. She’s just, as she’ll tell you herself, a normal teen wanting a normal life.
While the premises of the book sound more like a predictable romantic comedy straight out of an Hollywood movie, Robin Benway actually makes a great job of making it believable and realistic
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enough. Audrey and her friends have great personnalities, different from one another, not perfect but still likeable. I was surprised by how quick the pages turned and by how many things were happening in such a short time.Another great thing was the constant presence of music. Audrey lives for it, and you get a feel of it through the whole book – it’s almost as if the music was a character of the story, helping her through the storm or celebrating with her in the most joyful moments.
Obviously, I haven’t been a teen for a few years, but I felt it was something I could have related to as a teen. Therefore, I wouldn’t mind recommending it to a girl about Audrey’s age. There’s a little cussing, yes, and a little talk about sex, too. But it doesn’t take over the story, nor does it make Audrey a rebellious teen or a bad exemple. She’s just, as she’ll tell you herself, a normal teen wanting a normal life.
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LibraryThing member delphica
(#36 in the 2009 book challenge)
This is really fun YA fiction about a teenage girl whose ex-boyfriend writes a song about their break-up which then ends up launching him and his band to pop star success. And then Audrey can't escape the song or the press or screaming girl fans of the band or people
Most impressively, Benway is extremely successful at writing about music and music fandom. I think this is an incredibly challenging thing to do -- after all, it's using one format (written) to describe something completely different (aural), and so often books that rely on passionate descriptions of music end up feeling dated, or goofy, or simply fail to make the connection between what is printed on the page and what real music would sound and feel like to a fan. But it really works in this book -- the author hit on a great balance for writing about the music itself as well as those things that go along with it, from going to concerts, listening to the radio in the car, and even Audrey's crazy bedroom wall collage of musician pictures. And because Audrey (and obviously Benway as well) is a true music fan, she's often calling upon a variety of musical influences from different eras which I think will help tremendously with the potential pitfall of being too easily dated.
Grade: A
Recommended: Very funny, very light reading. Once you accept the fairly unbelievable situation of the instant pop stardom (or at least, it's an event that is unlikely to happen to most people) the characters take a very satisfyingly realistic approach to dealing with the problems of unexpected notoriety.
This is really fun YA fiction about a teenage girl whose ex-boyfriend writes a song about their break-up which then ends up launching him and his band to pop star success. And then Audrey can't escape the song or the press or screaming girl fans of the band or people
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posting cell phone pictures of her on the internet. In general, the characters are real and easy to like, and now I want an entire book about Audrey's best friend Victoria, who is even more hilarious than Audrey herself. Oh, and Victoria's laid back boyfriend, also a scream. It has a little bit of a Meg Cabot feel to it, if you like that, or if you want to rock it old school, Mary Rodgers. For some reason, I keep imagining the "Audrey, Wait" song to sound like the "Scotty Doesn't Know" song from EuroTrip, which I like (both the song and the movie) much more than a normal person should.Most impressively, Benway is extremely successful at writing about music and music fandom. I think this is an incredibly challenging thing to do -- after all, it's using one format (written) to describe something completely different (aural), and so often books that rely on passionate descriptions of music end up feeling dated, or goofy, or simply fail to make the connection between what is printed on the page and what real music would sound and feel like to a fan. But it really works in this book -- the author hit on a great balance for writing about the music itself as well as those things that go along with it, from going to concerts, listening to the radio in the car, and even Audrey's crazy bedroom wall collage of musician pictures. And because Audrey (and obviously Benway as well) is a true music fan, she's often calling upon a variety of musical influences from different eras which I think will help tremendously with the potential pitfall of being too easily dated.
Grade: A
Recommended: Very funny, very light reading. Once you accept the fairly unbelievable situation of the instant pop stardom (or at least, it's an event that is unlikely to happen to most people) the characters take a very satisfyingly realistic approach to dealing with the problems of unexpected notoriety.
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LibraryThing member MistyMikoK
Title: Audrey, Wait!
Author: Robin Benway
Summary: As soon as Audrey dumps her musician boyfriend, Evan, he writes an angry break-up song, Audrey, Wait!, which goes straight to the top of the charts. Suddenly, Audrey is famous and has no idea how to react to all of the people who just won't leave her
Thoughts: I really loved the wittiness of Audrey and all of her friends. I even felt a little bad for Evan who was in the same boat. I really liked the direction the book went. It was also really interesting when Audrey met her favorite band (Lolitas) and the weren't all they were cracked up to be. However Audrey and even her friends sometimes made cringe worthy choices. It was natural for her to slip up in all of this, but she'd have to know that interview she gave would come off wrong. Also, this author put in the music references really well. It's clear that Audrey is a girl who loves music and not a bunch of song names slapped in to appeal to teenagers. This book was a really excellent, fun read!
Rating: 4/5
Cover: The cover is lovely. I like the girls pose and the font. I'd seen the old cover before and it didn't spark my interest at all. This one is totally great. My sister saw it and immediately wanted to read the book!
Author: Robin Benway
Summary: As soon as Audrey dumps her musician boyfriend, Evan, he writes an angry break-up song, Audrey, Wait!, which goes straight to the top of the charts. Suddenly, Audrey is famous and has no idea how to react to all of the people who just won't leave her
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alone. When hanging out with her best friend is big production she will certainly have issues dealing with her new crush. But the media attention doesn't stop and articles are written about everything: her arm warmers, the Lolita's singer wanted her to be their muse, and what her MTV reunion with Evan.Thoughts: I really loved the wittiness of Audrey and all of her friends. I even felt a little bad for Evan who was in the same boat. I really liked the direction the book went. It was also really interesting when Audrey met her favorite band (Lolitas) and the weren't all they were cracked up to be. However Audrey and even her friends sometimes made cringe worthy choices. It was natural for her to slip up in all of this, but she'd have to know that interview she gave would come off wrong. Also, this author put in the music references really well. It's clear that Audrey is a girl who loves music and not a bunch of song names slapped in to appeal to teenagers. This book was a really excellent, fun read!
Rating: 4/5
Cover: The cover is lovely. I like the girls pose and the font. I'd seen the old cover before and it didn't spark my interest at all. This one is totally great. My sister saw it and immediately wanted to read the book!
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LibraryThing member jentifer
I grew up as a Jenny amidst Tommy Tutone's "Jenny (867-5309)." I know an Eileen who lived through the heydey of "Come on, Eileen." These songs, however, were not written ABOUT us, they just featured our names. Imagine if you broke up with a dude who then turned around and wrote a song about how
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cold hearted you were, with the annoying refrain of "Your name, wait!" Audrey is that girl, and she's immediately launched into the public eye (a place in which she is none too comfortable). The characters were adorable and well crafted; the dialogue was very Gilmore Girls-esque: snappy and witty. Overall it was a quick and entertaining read. Show Less
LibraryThing member edspicer
It’s HILARIOUS! The way they communicate reminds me of the way my friends and I talk! Although it’s very unlikely – it’s still a fun read, and I laughed the whole way through. It was more than I expected – I couldn’t put it down! The plot, setting, characters and communication were
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PERFECT! I know a book is good when it really pulls me in and I forget where I’m at, I was at a wrestling match surrounded by screaming fans but I hardly knew it, I felt as though I was in Audrey’s world the whole time. AHS/HK Show Less
LibraryThing member ShellyPYA
Audrey is a normal girl who has just broken up with her boyfriend. Normal, that is, until her boyfriend writes a song about teh breakup that becomes a huge hit and propels her into the spotlight. Suddenly people she hardly knows want to be her friend, paparazzi follow her everywher, and she
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unintentionally starts new fashio trends. She hates the fame, but what she doesn't like even more is that no one knows her side of the story. And when she finds herself with a new boyfriend, will the pressure of fame ruin their relationship? Show Less
LibraryThing member Lindsayg
I tore though this one, and then ran to my computer with a list of new songs to download. Audrey, the main character, is a hardcore music lover, and the louder it is the better. However, when her ex-boyfriend writes a song about her that turns his band into an over-night sensation it also turns
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Audrey’s life upside down. Suddenly she has paparazzi stalking her, fans begging for her attention, and vicious gossip being written about her on the internet. Audrey is the most fun teen-girl heroine I’ve read about in a long time. Show Less
LibraryThing member MickTheChick
It's a cute and original story. There were parts in this book that literally made me laugh out loud. It's definitely a fun read, so if you want some lighthearted entertainment, this book would be a good pick.
LibraryThing member sammyjones57
One word: AWESOME!
I read a blurb - could have been on the cover, I can't remember - that says this book is like a song you can't get out of your head. And it's so true! I'll warn you now, if you've got some plans, don't try reading this book because you're not going to be able to put it down.
Audrey
Robin Benway is definately another promising author from her debut novel. Cannot wait for what book she has in store next!
I read a blurb - could have been on the cover, I can't remember - that says this book is like a song you can't get out of your head. And it's so true! I'll warn you now, if you've got some plans, don't try reading this book because you're not going to be able to put it down.
Audrey
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tells you straight out how it all happened, what made her life do a complete 180 when her douche ex wrote a song about her. Going through high school sucks any ways (yeah been there, done that). Being the center of discussion (especially if it's bad - and you know it usually is) really sucks. With witty Audrey and her trusty side kick Victoria, they can take it all on, right? Well...that part you'll just have to see. Each chapter in this book kept getting better whether. There are a million and one reasons why I loved it so much. From the fast pace up beat humor to the snappy dialogue, and to my favorite - the music! You'll be tapping your foot and bopping your head in now time! Also you'll laugh your silly butt off and who doesn't enjoy doing that?Robin Benway is definately another promising author from her debut novel. Cannot wait for what book she has in store next!
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LibraryThing member Jthierer
A light fun book that suggests what it might be like to be a normal girl who suddenly has her name in a top pop song. I really enjoyed this book and found myself appreciating the clever humor and the fairly realistic portrayal of how teenagers actually think and talk. That said, I often wish young
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adult titles came with a rating. This reminded me of my teen experience, which probably means most parents would not want their teens reading it, especially younger ones, due to some (not excessive) references to drinking and pot. Show Less
LibraryThing member booksandwine
Why, oh why did I wait so long to read this book? Despite having Audrey, Wait on my shelf since November, I sort of avoided reading this book. It took some goading from Twitter to get me to crack this one open. Thank goodness I did, because Audrey, Wait! is made of awesome. Sixteen year old Audrey
I think a character's voice can often make or break a book. If the voice doesn't sound real, I can tell. I think most readers can tell. What I love is when an author writes a character who sounds like someone you know, they seem that real. Granted, I feel like Robin Benway must have based the character of Audrey on my friend Allie who has said some of the things Audrey says about concert-going, and who is also music obsessed. What I enjoyed about Audrey was how fluent she was in sarcasm, some of what she said had me in stitches. There are so many quotable lines in this book too!
"'I love music, it's like...' I sighed and put the water dish back down. 'I mean, sometimes it's like the only thing that matters. Sometimes when I hear a great song, it means more than anything, like even my family or friends or anyone.'" pg. 59
On concert going
"And (2) do not-again, do not-wear any item of clothing that celebrates the band you're going to see. If you're seeing Band C, do not wear a Band X T-shirt. As Victoria says, 'Don't be That Guy.'" pg. 88
I definitely could see my friend saying that about concerts and actually think she may have said that to me once.
Overall, Audrey, Wait! is a fun book. It makes me want to take all the chapter titles, which are songs and create a playlist to listen to while driving. I am not going to go too specific except to say you should read this book if you want something to lift your spirit and put a giant grin on your face. If you like books that affirm the be yourself philosophy of life, then yes, you are going to love love love Audrey, Wait!
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decides her boyfriend Evan just doesn't cut it anymore, so she breaks it off with him. BIG MISTAKE. Evan, being a rocker decides to write a song inspired by the breakup called Audrey, Wait! and what do you know, the song becomes a number one hit and Audrey finds herself the recipient of unwanted fame.I think a character's voice can often make or break a book. If the voice doesn't sound real, I can tell. I think most readers can tell. What I love is when an author writes a character who sounds like someone you know, they seem that real. Granted, I feel like Robin Benway must have based the character of Audrey on my friend Allie who has said some of the things Audrey says about concert-going, and who is also music obsessed. What I enjoyed about Audrey was how fluent she was in sarcasm, some of what she said had me in stitches. There are so many quotable lines in this book too!
"'I love music, it's like...' I sighed and put the water dish back down. 'I mean, sometimes it's like the only thing that matters. Sometimes when I hear a great song, it means more than anything, like even my family or friends or anyone.'" pg. 59
On concert going
"And (2) do not-again, do not-wear any item of clothing that celebrates the band you're going to see. If you're seeing Band C, do not wear a Band X T-shirt. As Victoria says, 'Don't be That Guy.'" pg. 88
I definitely could see my friend saying that about concerts and actually think she may have said that to me once.
Overall, Audrey, Wait! is a fun book. It makes me want to take all the chapter titles, which are songs and create a playlist to listen to while driving. I am not going to go too specific except to say you should read this book if you want something to lift your spirit and put a giant grin on your face. If you like books that affirm the be yourself philosophy of life, then yes, you are going to love love love Audrey, Wait!
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LibraryThing member princess-starr
This is one my favorite young adult books to come out in the last few years. While the plot of “Sudden fame thrust upon a normal girl!” has been done before, Audrey’s narration is fresh and wickedly funny. The music references are well-handled without trying to seem too hip or cloying to pop
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culture, and it works well with how Audrey views life. The characters are well-defined, and again, their actions are hysterically funny. Highly recommended, and, not to mention, very quotable. Show Less
LibraryThing member cinf0master
When her boyfriend becomes famous for writing a song detailing their breakup, Audrey faces the consequences of by-proxy fame. Slightly cynical and wildly entertaining, Benway offers readers a teen who has no desire for fame or fortune, an oddity in the see-me-now culture. Audrey’s conflicted best
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friend, oddball parents, and retiring new boyfriend are all rich characters that readers can picture moving within the story even when not featured. Teen will appreciate the parallels to Britney, Lindsey and Paris, and while Audrey’s story is nowhere near as trashy, it is captivating nonetheless. For all libraries, especially where teens are starting to step up from Gossip Girl. Show Less
LibraryThing member akmargie
Almost gave it a 2 for the crash-landing ending. When you go from climax of rising action to ending in 4 pages, there's an issue. No story wraps up the quickly or that easily. It invalidates the investment readers make when you tack on something rushed that ties every up in a pretty bow.
That said
Outside of these two issues I liked the story's originalness.
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sometimes the dialogue got tiresome. Too quippy and cutesy at times.Outside of these two issues I liked the story's originalness.
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LibraryThing member kbpup903
I kind of want to beat myself up for waiting so long to read my copy of Audrey, Wait! Every review I read for it was great but for some reason I kept putting off reading it. I am so glad that I decided to take it on vacation with me this year because I finally found the time to read it and it was
Audrey Cuttler had no idea that when she broke up with her boyfriend, Evan, he would write a song about it. Well he did. And what's even worse is that it's popular all over the country. Overnight, Audrey went from being nobody special to being the girl in the song and everybody wants a piece of her. Luckily, it seems like her crush is one of those people. James and her are getting closer but how can a relationship work when she can't even go outside without someone trying to take her picture? Will James be okay with it or will Audrey's fame come between all her relationships?
Audrey was a fabulous character. She was witty, clever, cute, and just easy to relate to. I felt bad for her because of The Song but I also kind of wanted to be her. She had such great friends and James was absolutely adorable. The fame part probably would have annoyed me though. Her best friend Victoria was there to help her through it. Victoria was crazy and I loved her. She made me laugh so much. Her and Jonah were such a cute couple and such good friends to Audrey when she needed them. Then there was James. You already know how I feel about him. He was just so sweet and funny. He didn't care about Audrey's fame because he had liked her way before that. They seemed to have the perfect relationship and they were a great couple.
My only complaint about Audrey,Wait! was the beginning. I had a little trouble getting into the book to begin with but once I got past that part it was so hard to put down. I don't really know why I had a problem with the beginning though. I think it was just that there wasn't a whole lot going on yet and I had to get into to the book for more action to begin. It was well worth it though. =]
Overall, Audrey,Wait! is a wonderfully written, hilarious tale of being famous and trying to get through high school. It's been out for a while now so it shouldn't be hard to find a copy if you haven't read it yet and I highly recommend trying to find one.
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fantastic!Audrey Cuttler had no idea that when she broke up with her boyfriend, Evan, he would write a song about it. Well he did. And what's even worse is that it's popular all over the country. Overnight, Audrey went from being nobody special to being the girl in the song and everybody wants a piece of her. Luckily, it seems like her crush is one of those people. James and her are getting closer but how can a relationship work when she can't even go outside without someone trying to take her picture? Will James be okay with it or will Audrey's fame come between all her relationships?
Audrey was a fabulous character. She was witty, clever, cute, and just easy to relate to. I felt bad for her because of The Song but I also kind of wanted to be her. She had such great friends and James was absolutely adorable. The fame part probably would have annoyed me though. Her best friend Victoria was there to help her through it. Victoria was crazy and I loved her. She made me laugh so much. Her and Jonah were such a cute couple and such good friends to Audrey when she needed them. Then there was James. You already know how I feel about him. He was just so sweet and funny. He didn't care about Audrey's fame because he had liked her way before that. They seemed to have the perfect relationship and they were a great couple.
My only complaint about Audrey,Wait! was the beginning. I had a little trouble getting into the book to begin with but once I got past that part it was so hard to put down. I don't really know why I had a problem with the beginning though. I think it was just that there wasn't a whole lot going on yet and I had to get into to the book for more action to begin. It was well worth it though. =]
Overall, Audrey,Wait! is a wonderfully written, hilarious tale of being famous and trying to get through high school. It's been out for a while now so it shouldn't be hard to find a copy if you haven't read it yet and I highly recommend trying to find one.
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Subjects
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (2008)
Colorado Blue Spruce Award (Nominee — 2011)
Rhode Island Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2010)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2009)
Language
Original publication date
2008
Physical description
368 p.
Local notes
California high school student Audrey Cuttler dumps self-involved Evan, the lead singer of a little band called The Do-Gooders. Evan writes, “Audrey, Wait!” a break-up song that’s so good it rockets up the billboard charts. And Audrey is suddenly famous.
Frothy but cute.
Frothy but cute.