Audrey, Wait! was a book full of honest conversational narration and clever, snarky humor with a narrator who screws up a lot, but is still likable enough. The musical references contained within the pages are what really makes this book spectacular. I don't know about you, but I now have practically a book full of music recommendations that I'm dying to listen to. The chapter titles were great, using song lyrics to highlight Audrey's current predicament, whatever it was at the time. The situation Audrey is put in is unlikely to happen in real life, but at the same time, songs are sometimes obviously about a specific person. It could somehow happen, and that's the fun of books, imagining all the possible scenarios and applications to real life. The characterization in this book was so good that some characters evoked really strong feelings, both positive and negative. For instance, I liked Victoria as a character, but my God there were times when she got on my nerves with some of the stunts she pulled! I liked the way the book ended, with a fitting tribute of closure. I think a companion novel from Evan's point of view during this chain of events would have been fascinating, as Audrey gets to tell her part of the story, but Evan never really does. Just something to think about.

Rating: 4/5 ( )

Clever but lots of foul language, implied casual sex. Hard for me to recommend to anyone under 16. ( )

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

Audrey has no idea that right after she breaks up with her boyfriend, he'll write a hit song about her. She still agrees to go to his gig that night and hears the song "Audrey, Wait."

Immediately, it catches on. On Monday, Evan doesn't show up for school. Rumors swirl that his band has been signed. Soon the radio starts playing the song and before Audrey knows it, a reporter calls.

The phone rings just as Audrey is headed out the door, late for work. She blows off the interview with sarcasm, which the reporter completely misses. Now, Audrey has to tell her parents that what they've printed isn't true. She also has to deal with the paparazzi that begin to stalk her.

Robin Benway takes an average girl and quickly changes her life to become the new It Girl. Audrey copes as best she can with the change: with sarcasm, wit, and a great best friend.

This book will have you laughing out loud and cheering Audrey on. ( )

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 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

When Audrey dumps her musician boyfriend, Evan, he wies a song about it. A song that gets released and makes his band famous. And no veryone wants to know Audrey and what's happening in her life. The paparazzi follow her aond, andevery little detail about her life is gossip gold dust. It turns out being famous isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Audrey tells her story, and she has the most awesome voice! She is so sarcastic wih the greatest sense of humour. I also fund I relaed to her quite a bit; before the fame thing hit, she has a life that was very similar to my own not that long ago - like Audrey, I went to a lot of gigs of unsigned bands, and although I didn't go out with a band member (or had a song written about me, thank God!), I was good friends with a partcular band and knew well the "I'm with the band" scenarios that Audrey experienced. There wasn't enough of those moments in the book for my liking, but that's only a small thing.

I loved the storyline! I assume it's pretty eye-opening for someone who doesn't know what goes on, or one of the people on the outside - fans for example - and I think it'll make people realise how much rubbish famous people have to go through.

The characters were amazing! It was funny to read about Evan, as he's like an amalgamation of aspects of several people I've me, so I felt like I knew him. I've also met a fair few "teenies", so whenever Audrey made a comment about fans who were fans just because, like, wow, they're famous (!), I was lauging along thinkig "I know!"

Victoria, Audrey's best friend, was just awesome! She's so funny, and she bounces off Audrey so well! She reminded me of my own friends as one person. However, she started to bug me hugely when she was enjoying Audrey's fame rather than seeing that Audrey was having a crap time. Jonah and James were just two of the coolestus, they were just so funny!

One thing I didn't like about the book was how much swearing there was. Itmay be true tolife, but I hear enough of everyday, I don't want to read it too.

Overall, a fantastic book, and I can't recommnd itenugh It's just a shame "Audrey, Wait!" isn't an actual song. ( )

This is a light fun look at teen romance, and sudden stardom. Audrey's life after her ex writes a hit popsong about her is full of cringes and hilarity. I really enjoyed the music references. I'd give this to fans of Nicka and Nora, and Beige. ( )

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 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. ( )

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 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! ( )

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 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! ( )

(#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 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. ( )

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 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. ( )

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 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! ( )

When 16-year-old student and music fan Audrey broke up with Evan, her wannabe rock star boyfriend, she absolutely never imagined it would launch The Song. "Audrey, Wait!" is aloof Evan's ode to his apparent heartbreak, and Audrey is suddenly a celebrity as the song rockets up the charts and catapults the Do-Gooders to instant international fame.

Audrey, Wait! is Audrey's "tell-all" -- her version of the events that led to the chaos that became her personal life in the wake of one of the most popular songs in recent history. As Audrey's high school yearbook photo is splashed across gossip rags, her private number and screenname are leaked online and entire message boards are suddenly devoted to her style choices and whether or not she's dating another famous lead singer, our heroine has to decide how much is enough -- and what she's going to do in order to take her life back.

Along the way, we meet Audrey's funny and hardcore best friend Victoria, her boyfriend Jonah, Audrey's well-meaning and often hilarious parents and James, Audrey's adorable -- and adorably in love -- coworker at an ice cream shop.

The book is fast-paced fun and, though I cringed a little at some of the over-the-top "teen lingo," I really loved the novel. I definitely felt for Audrey and couldn't imagine hearing a song about me blasted at every turn, or watching as paparazzi were on tap to chronicle every move of my first date. While reading, I did have the sense that the book will seem a bit dated in the not-so-distant future . . . there are tons of references to current technology, like MySpace, that already seem passe. But it might be like a fun time capsule!

I really loved that since Audrey is supposed to be such a music maven, we can actually get a sense that she is. She goes to shows, talks about her favorite albums, chats with James about what sort of music he likes and bops along to the radio. I feel like in other books I've read, characters seem to be "defined" by a certain trait -- but the author never actually shows us why. He/she tells us the person is into music, but you never really see it. Definitely not the case here! Each chapter is introduced by a pertinent music quote, and even I recognized a few of them.

A fun, interesting book with nice resolution. I can see where some might argue the ending was a bit too "tidy," but I like for all the loose ends to be wrapped up. Lots of memorable scenes and quotes, even if some were a bit cheesy! Teens might enjoy the book more than adults, but I'm 24 -- I still had a great time reading! And I have the feeling that if I ever actually heard the song "Audrey, Wait!", like every character in the book, I'd have a hard time getting it out of my head, too. ( )

Audrey, Wait! is a YA novel by Robin Benway. I picked up my copy in a Borders bin for about $4, and it was one of the best deals I've ever gotten. Poor Audrey recently broke up with her rock star-wannabe boyfriend, and he's gone and written a song about it that's quickly becoming the most popular tune of the year. Now she's dealing with paparazzi, jealous groupies, and out-of-control rumors. Audrey, Wait! is Audrey's side of the story, and it's a light, fluffy, and hugely enjoyable read. Audrey is a lovable character, and her relationships (even with her sucky ex) are relateable and real. I loved reading about her dealing with her unexpected fame and the perks and problems that come along with it. Be sure to check out the website - there's even a link to download the book's soundtrack from iTunes! ( )

Grade: 7th and Up

Have you ever listened to the radio and heard some guy singing about some girl who hurt him? Well, this is the girl's side of the story. Audrey was dating Evan, who is in a band called the Do-Gooders. When they break up, Evan is inspired to write Audrey, Wait!, aka The Song, which changes Audrey's life forever. At first she thought they'd just play it at one live show in their small town, but then suddenly radio stations across the country have picked it up, the Do-Gooders are touring in Japan, and MTV is premiering their video. Audrey never wanted to be famous, but now she has people discussing her life on internet message boards and following her around with cameras. Singers from other bands want to date her, just for song inspiration. Audrey needs to learn to start making her own choices, and with the help of her best friend Victoria and that guy she works with at the Scooper Dooper, James (why did she never notice him before?), she just might make it through her more than 15 minutes of fame. ( )

in a sentence or so: Audrey breaks up with her boyfriend Evan. Evan writes a song about it that just happens to be the fastest rising song on the billboard charts ever. Audrey's famous, her ex-boyfriend is a rock star...what going on here?!

after working with her best friend Victoria on a pros-and-cons list, Audrey decides it's time to dump Evan, who just happens to be the lead singer of his little band, the do-gooders. as she's walking down the stairs after the breakup, Evan calls after her "Audrey, wait!" and then a new hit song is born. he shoots into stardom, which seems natural. but so does she, which is not quite what she anticipated...

first - I LOVED Audrey's voice. love love loved it. she's a music-obsessed girl whose best friend is equally awesome and music loving and loud and fun. the exchanges between Audrey and Victoria reminded me a bit of me and my bestie in high school, which goes to show that the relationship feels real and relatable. she had a hilarious sense of humor (deadpan all over the place), a quirky yet healthy relationship with her parents, and just happens to work at a place called the 'scooper dooper'. seriously, how cool is that?

essentially this walks us through Audrey's life after the song hits it big and how her life changes - but so much happens along the way. take for example her developing feelings co-worker, James, and how Victoria knew months before Audrey did that she might even maybe possibly have a crush on him - how do best friends do that? i got the feeling from time to time that this was a very personal voice for the author (which i later confirmed after checking out her website), and that allowed the personalities of Audrey and of Victoria to really shine and become like real characters as i was reading. the language and dialogue is free flowing and fun (never feeling awkward or forced) and current.

if you're looking for a fun, witty, deadpan-humor-riden, teenage saga with a touch of drama, this is for you!

fave quote: "Oh Jesus, they had heard the song. They had heard the song and listened to the lyrics and then got totally paranoid and hacked into my email account and figured out that Evan and I had slept together, and now I was going to have to sit through some intervention where my parents talked about sperm and condoms and responsibility and teenage pregnancy statistics. And then they'd probably ship me off to one of those wilderness camps where they give you a name like Little Running Bear and make you scavenge for food to build up your self esteem until you swear to be abstinent for the rest of your natural life.
I'll tell you this right now: me and nature? Not so much." (41)

fix er up: i did feel like it got a little long in the middle, but the good news was that i never grew tired of hearing Audrey's voice and her interactions with James and Victoria, so i just plugged along waiting for the plot to speed back up. ( )

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 for music, eventually taking charge of her situation. Heavy profanity, drug use, some sexual situations. Ages 14+.

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 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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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 book was definitely worth reading and I wish I had more to say... but it's too hard. Just go read it for yourself! ( )

When Audrey breaks up with her musician boyfriend, she doesn't expect him to write a song about it that takes off and makes them both famous. But that's exactly what he does, and soon she's running from paparazzi and reading about herself on blogs. This is a quick and funny read. Audrey and her best friend Victoria are a lot of fun! ( )

Have you ever broke someone’s heart? Broke up with them when they weren’t expecting it? Audrey did. And boy did it come back and bite her in the behind.When typical teenage girl, Audrey, broke up with her self-involved, rock star wannabe, boyfriend Evan, she never expects him to write a song about it. She definately didn’t imagine that song, “Audrey, Wait!”, to skyrocket to the top of the charts. In the blink of an eye Audrey goes from a normal music loving girl to a star.Audrey is hounded by paparazzi, begged for interviews from newspapers and magazines, and rumored to be a muse for the music industry. Basically, her life is turned upside down. One perk, that her best friend enjoys more than she does, is when Audrey receives the royal treatment. For instance, when attending the concert of one of their favorite bands, Audrey and Victoria are wisked up to the special VIP balcony area where food and drinks are freely available and there is an unobstructed view of the hot band members. They even have an opportunity to rub elbows with the band - with some interesting end results.Throughout all the challenges Audrey faces during the song’s popularity, you really get to see what kind of girl she is. She is strong, confindent, and smart - definately someone you’d like to have in your corner. She learns a lot about herself, her friends, and popularity. AUDREY, WAIT! is just plain fun to read. Audrey’s voice comes through so clear through the book that she’ll feel like a friend when you get to the end. ( )

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Audrey broke up with her musician boyfriend. The boyfriend wrote a song about the breakup that became an international hit. Suddenly, Audry is famous, and everyone trying to get near her for a variety of reasons. How can a high school girl have a normal life if she is chased by paparazzi and stared at and followed whenever she leaves the house? ( )