Audrey, Wait! Explained

Genre:	Young adult literature, Romance
Isbn:	978-1-59-514191-0
Media Type:	Print (hardcover, paperback)
Release Date:	April 10th 2008
Publisher:	Razorbill
Audrey, Wait!
Language:	English
Country:	United States
Author:	Robin Benway
Caption:	Cover of Audrey, Wait!

Audrey, Wait! is a young adult romance novel by Robin Benway, published April 10, 2008 by Razorbill.

Reception

Audrey, Wait! was generally well-received, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly,^[1] who said, "Audrey's phenomenal celebrity seems unlikely but she herself feels completely believable, and readers will find her both sympathetic and funny." They further noted, "Benway displays a keen ear for dialogue; this first novelist has a knack for showcasing her characters' wit as well as their sincere concern for one another."

Kirkus Reviews called the book a "pleasant little romp," noting that "[i]ndividual characterizations slop together a bit," but the "profusion of teen wit ... both quells the mayhem of Audrey’s life and holds the story together."^[2] They concluded, "Readers won’t find much substance here but they will find entertainment, well pitched to the target audience of mid-teen girls."

The book also received a positive review from Booklist.^[3]

However, Common Sense Media gave the book three out of five stars, saying it provided a "[g]ood lesson on fame's price" but content "iffy content," including concerns regarding language; sex, romance, and nudity; products and purchases; and drinking, drugs, and smoking.^[4] They further expanded on this critique, saying, "Parents need to know that the main character has sex with her boyfriend, who also smokes pot. She drinks alcohol and makes out with a rock star after a concert. She lies to her parents but has a mostly affectionate relationship with them. The family spends time together and she respects their opinion of her."

Awards and honors for Audrey, Wait!!Year!Award/Honor!Result!Ref.

2009	YALSA's Best Books for Young Adults	Selection	^[5] ^[6]
2010	Rhode Island Teen Book Award	Nominee	^[7]
2014	YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults	Top 10	^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2008-04-21. Children's Book Review: Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway, Author . Razorbill $16.99 (313p) ISBN 978-1-59514-191-0. 2021-10-25. Publishers Weekly. en. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025165745/https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-59514-191-0. live.
2. Web site: March 15, 2008 . Audrey, Wait! . 2021-10-25 . Kirkus Reviews . 2021-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025165745/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/robin-benway/audrey-wait/ . live .
3. Web site: August 2008 . Audrey, Wait! . 2021-10-25 . Booklist . 2024-08-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804033556/https://www.booklistonline.com/Audrey-Wait-Robin-Benway/pid=2239734 . live .
4. Web site: Dunnewind . Stephanie . 2008-05-13 . Audrey, Wait! - Book Review . 2021-10-25 . Common Sense Media . en . 2021-10-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025165745/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/audrey-wait . live .
5. Web site: 2009. Audrey, Wait! Awards & Grants. 2021-10-25. American Library Association. 2024-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20240804033642/https://www.ala.org/winner/audrey-wait. live.
6. Web site: 2009-01-21. 2009 Best Books for Young Adults. 2021-10-25. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en. 2024-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20240804033558/https://www.ala.org/yalsa/2009-best-books-young-adults. live.
7. Web site: 2010 Nominees Rhode Island Teen Book Award. 2021-10-25. Rhode Island Teen Book Award. 2021-10-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20211024225711/https://riteenbookaward.org/ritba/2010-nominees. live.
8. Web site: 2014-01-30. 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten. 2021-10-25. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160642/https://www.ala.org/yalsa/2014-popular-paperbacks-young-adults-top-ten. live.