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Waitlisted
Kacey Barlow had no idea it would be this hard to get into grad school. Her well-to-do family has been attending UI for generations, and admissions had been recruiting her since high school! She was a shoo-in—that is, until they gave her the boot.
She can’t tell her parents, and can’t stand the thought of her friends going off to grad school without her. Her grades are slipping. Her professors can’t remember her name, and her tutor, Taylor, won’t stop hitting on her when they’re supposed to be studying.
Okay, maybe that last one isn’t so bad. But it’s not going to help get her a seat in another school...and applications are due in two weeks...
She can’t tell her parents, and can’t stand the thought of her friends going off to grad school without her. Her grades are slipping. Her professors can’t remember her name, and her tutor, Taylor, won’t stop hitting on her when they’re supposed to be studying.
Okay, maybe that last one isn’t so bad. But it’s not going to help get her a seat in another school...and applications are due in two weeks...
203 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2011
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March 12, 2012With so many self-published books out there these days, it's nice when your friends help you weed through them.
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August 3, 2016Maybe premature to put it on this shelf. But frankly, I don't care.
July 16, 2017
Hilarious! Laurel is such a talented author!!
February 3, 2012
Waitlisted by Laurel Gans
What would you do if you were in your senior year of college and everything had been going as planned…Then suddenly your plans make a slight adjustment?
Kasey Barlow is in the middle of her senior year of college and everything is on track, until she is called to see her advisor where she learns the program she had been preparing for since freshmen year would not be available to her anymore. What should Kasey do? Should she tell her parents that she will be unable to go into their chosen profession? Should she be honest with her friends? Or should she go it alone and pretend that everything is fine? Her friends think she has it made because her path into dental school is set. Kasey sets about secretly achieving her goal.
I found this book to be charming and tongue and cheek about the last year of college. I applaud those who make an effort to continue on with their education. I thought the author did a great job with character development. Ms. Ganz did wonderful job with narration through the eyes of Kasey Barlow. I felt like she really did her research well for this book. I am not however a fan of the Meg Cabot style of writing. I found it hard to love the character of Kasey. I am sure that many moments are meant to be humorous. I would say unfortunately it is not one of my favorite books.
The main theme in the book is the journey of a senior in getting into the grad school of their choice. The character Kasey in this novel had a slightly different approach to this path. Is it easy for those who choose the next step in the grad school process? Sometimes depending on the major taking a break between steps is not an option. I thought that discussing the route becoming a dentist was something new and interesting for an author’s audience. I wish Ms. Gans much success with her latest novel.
What would you do if you were in your senior year of college and everything had been going as planned…Then suddenly your plans make a slight adjustment?
Kasey Barlow is in the middle of her senior year of college and everything is on track, until she is called to see her advisor where she learns the program she had been preparing for since freshmen year would not be available to her anymore. What should Kasey do? Should she tell her parents that she will be unable to go into their chosen profession? Should she be honest with her friends? Or should she go it alone and pretend that everything is fine? Her friends think she has it made because her path into dental school is set. Kasey sets about secretly achieving her goal.
I found this book to be charming and tongue and cheek about the last year of college. I applaud those who make an effort to continue on with their education. I thought the author did a great job with character development. Ms. Ganz did wonderful job with narration through the eyes of Kasey Barlow. I felt like she really did her research well for this book. I am not however a fan of the Meg Cabot style of writing. I found it hard to love the character of Kasey. I am sure that many moments are meant to be humorous. I would say unfortunately it is not one of my favorite books.
The main theme in the book is the journey of a senior in getting into the grad school of their choice. The character Kasey in this novel had a slightly different approach to this path. Is it easy for those who choose the next step in the grad school process? Sometimes depending on the major taking a break between steps is not an option. I thought that discussing the route becoming a dentist was something new and interesting for an author’s audience. I wish Ms. Gans much success with her latest novel.
February 15, 2012
Laurel Gans is on tour with CLP Blog Tours. I was really curious to read Waitlisted, because the main character is a college student. I was a college student not too many years ago, and my MC in the book I published is the same age, so I thought it would be fun to see her mindset. Kacey Barlow has her well-planned life turned upside down when her college tells her they booted her from the grad school roster. Kacey thought her slot was already confirmed, but with too many students, UI was forced to make some cuts, and Kacey is on that receiving end. Not wanting to disappoint her parents or be embarrassed in front of her friends, Kacey decides she will just have to get into grad school on her own. Problem – she has trouble concentrating on the work she needs to do. Problem – the test she has to take is really hard. And problem – TV shows just keep getting in the way of her studying! Will Kacey be able to make into grad school, or will she be the disappointment of her family?
I was a little on the fence about the book. I enjoyed all the dental talk and could understand Kacey was worried about letting down her family. Gans has a fun and fast way of writing that kept me pulled into the story, even when I wasn’t a huge fan of the main character. That I think speaks highly of the author. My problem with Kacey was that she seemed very lazy and sometimes I wondered if she was compulsive liar. I actually identified with her roommate, Natalie, much more. But even though I didn’t always see eye to eye with Kacey, I wanted to read her story. I wanted her to get into grad school. I was rooting for her – seriously. And I have to say that all rests with the author. I really salute Gans and Waitlisted, and will happily read more of her books. I hope one comes out about Natalie – I really loved her character and would love to read more about her!
I was a little on the fence about the book. I enjoyed all the dental talk and could understand Kacey was worried about letting down her family. Gans has a fun and fast way of writing that kept me pulled into the story, even when I wasn’t a huge fan of the main character. That I think speaks highly of the author. My problem with Kacey was that she seemed very lazy and sometimes I wondered if she was compulsive liar. I actually identified with her roommate, Natalie, much more. But even though I didn’t always see eye to eye with Kacey, I wanted to read her story. I wanted her to get into grad school. I was rooting for her – seriously. And I have to say that all rests with the author. I really salute Gans and Waitlisted, and will happily read more of her books. I hope one comes out about Natalie – I really loved her character and would love to read more about her!
February 1, 2013
I don't want to write too long of a review on this book because it is such a struggle to write something negative. I agreed to read Waitlisted because it sounded like a book I could easily relate to, being a college student and having been in a similar situation as Kacey. I was very disappointed when the book turned out to have a main character I quickly hated and a story that could have been better written.
The writing was okay, but I felt was a bit choppy. There were some funny moments, but overall, the book was too descriptive and I found myself with an immense urge to skim several paragraphs in each chapter. The narration was also bothersome, switching from first to second point of view, and although maybe it worked for some, it pretty much annoyed me.
While I could've looked past the tolerable writing, I really could not get over how badly I disliked Kacey. She was selfish, irresponsible, fake and conceited. That's to name a few. She hated science, didn't do any work, complained a whole lot and I had a hard time getting through the book just because I couldn't care less what happened to her.
I really felt that if I wanted to give this book an honest review, I had to go all the way and finish it, and even though it took me quite some time I did get through it. I really wanted to like Waitlisted, but it just wasn't for me. As I always say, don't let that discourage you from picking up this book because others have enjoyed it and so might you.
The writing was okay, but I felt was a bit choppy. There were some funny moments, but overall, the book was too descriptive and I found myself with an immense urge to skim several paragraphs in each chapter. The narration was also bothersome, switching from first to second point of view, and although maybe it worked for some, it pretty much annoyed me.
While I could've looked past the tolerable writing, I really could not get over how badly I disliked Kacey. She was selfish, irresponsible, fake and conceited. That's to name a few. She hated science, didn't do any work, complained a whole lot and I had a hard time getting through the book just because I couldn't care less what happened to her.
I really felt that if I wanted to give this book an honest review, I had to go all the way and finish it, and even though it took me quite some time I did get through it. I really wanted to like Waitlisted, but it just wasn't for me. As I always say, don't let that discourage you from picking up this book because others have enjoyed it and so might you.
April 14, 2016
Kacey Barlow is in the middle of her senior year of college and is on track to go to dental school when she gets the call from her college advisor telling her she has been Waitlisted for the dental school she had planned to go to. She can’t tell her parents and definitely cannot tell her friends, as everyone thinks her plans are already set. Kacey then decides to take things into her own hands, but then has problems getting her studying done. Kacey and her roommate Natalie are both then trying to get into dental school without being on the waiting list.
I laughed out loud while reading this book. But also got frustrated with Kacey, due to her laziness. I felt more connected to Kacey's roommate, Natalie, and found myself rooting for her more than Kacey. I loved how the story played out however, especially the ending of the book.
This was a very fast, easy read but I thought it read more as a Youth Adult book than a Chick-Lit book. I give this a 3 star rating.
I laughed out loud while reading this book. But also got frustrated with Kacey, due to her laziness. I felt more connected to Kacey's roommate, Natalie, and found myself rooting for her more than Kacey. I loved how the story played out however, especially the ending of the book.
This was a very fast, easy read but I thought it read more as a Youth Adult book than a Chick-Lit book. I give this a 3 star rating.
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August 25, 2012Waitlisted had me a little confused…I’m not sure if the main character, Kasy, is written in tongue-in-cheek or if her self-absorbed, oblivious, sense of entitlement is written without irony. Either way, I found Kasey a very difficult character to like and almost impossible to root for, but she had my curiosity peaked. As frustrating as I found her, I had to know whether things worked out for her or if she got her just desserts.
That being said, I did like the book. The supporting characters continued to surprise me and though I felt the ending was a little rushed, I found it satisfying.
The dialogue was realistic and the novel played homage to all things science nerd-esque, which I greatly appreciated. Finally, while the character of Kacey may be a gamble for some readers, I do think that it’s worth the chance.
That being said, I did like the book. The supporting characters continued to surprise me and though I felt the ending was a little rushed, I found it satisfying.
The dialogue was realistic and the novel played homage to all things science nerd-esque, which I greatly appreciated. Finally, while the character of Kacey may be a gamble for some readers, I do think that it’s worth the chance.
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