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Say Yes #1
Say Yes to the Cheerleader
Coming out was easy compared to trying to talk to your crush. Especially if it turns out that she likes you back. High school senior Haley Suarez is relieved to be out of the closet. But when just a couple of weeks before graduation beautiful cheerleader Kate Monroe starts to talk to her, and maybe even flirt with her, she isn’t sure what to do. Kate has been her crush for years, but is way out of Haley’s league. What could perfect Kate see in average in every way Haley? Plus, wasn’t Kate straight? The more Haley gets to know Kate the more she sees beyond the perfect cheerleader everyone else sees. If she wants to be with Kate then she's going to have to stop worrying about what other people might say or think. But that’s easier said than done.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2016
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Abby Crofton
8 books19 followersAbby Crofton has always enjoyed reading books with a 'happily ever after' and achieved a long time dream by writing and publishing her first book, "Say Yes to the Cheerleader." She currently lives on the East Coast of the U.S. and enjoys snuggling with her girlfriend, leisurely hikes, and writing.
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December 10, 2023
Nicely done coming of age story about a budding, fraught relationship between Haley and Kate. One. of the silliest titles ever, but well done, believable characters within supportive families and community. 3.5 stars.
June 2, 2018
This is a cute story. I had fun reading it. I also enjoyed the dialogues between characters. Kate and Haley are adorable together. Haley is out but not comfortable being herself or in the middle of others’ attention. Like she out but not proud. And i really like Kate, especially when she initiated to get Haley’s attention. Kinda cute in a way. I also like Marie, she quite a funny woman. And for some unknown reason, i really like Eddy too. For a 15yo, she is kind of a strategy, plot and planning things ahead of her. No angst for coming out. People around them are supportive. Somehow this book gave me quite a few mental images. And i found them funny, to me.
A fun read. Small tiny little angst, barely exist i guess. No sex scene. Likable characters. And i enjoyed the book. At least it’s getting me out of a reading slump a little bit.
A fun read. Small tiny little angst, barely exist i guess. No sex scene. Likable characters. And i enjoyed the book. At least it’s getting me out of a reading slump a little bit.
February 24, 2017
Oh, the good old teenage angst. Anyway, the story was fun.
February 15, 2017
3.5 stars rounded up. This story is about two young women in their last year of high school (actually a few months away from graduation) who find themselves falling for each other.
It's predictable, with very little conflict or drama, but it's a positive and sweet story. The characters, with the exception of two who seemed much younger or older than they were, were believable (although no one ever swears, haha, so that may not feel so believable), and likable.
Overall I really enjoyed reading it.
It's predictable, with very little conflict or drama, but it's a positive and sweet story. The characters, with the exception of two who seemed much younger or older than they were, were believable (although no one ever swears, haha, so that may not feel so believable), and likable.
Overall I really enjoyed reading it.
February 1, 2022
Sweey and cute story but the ending was oddly abrupt.
November 20, 2017
Oh man, this one made me sad. The description sounded SO wonderful and like a book that'd be right up my alley.
However, this had two major problems:
#1: All the characters in the book seemed super one-dimensional and bland. I never really got an idea of who any of them were, which ultimately hindered my enjoyment of the book itself and the developing relationship.
#2: The dialogue was really clunky and probably contributed to the character problem because a lot of what came out of these characters' mouths seemed like they were not things actual humans would ever say.
There were also issues with too much telling, not enough showing. I wanted to love this so much more than I did because the premise of it was fantastic, but I thought it just wasn't executed well at all.
I'd go ahead and say Kate was still the best of the characters (but even that isn't saying much) because Main Girl (whose name is apparently Haley, I just had to look that up) did not seem like a real human being. Listen, I get being awkward and a mess around the person you have a crush on, but she was barely functioning. Like, come on. They also kept teasing Haley "accidentally coming out in English class" and the entire book never mentioned HOW that happened? And "this girl in my school hates me just because, no reason needed, okay cool" also seemed like really lazy writing.
God, I just wanted this to be so much better. Sigh.
However, this had two major problems:
#1: All the characters in the book seemed super one-dimensional and bland. I never really got an idea of who any of them were, which ultimately hindered my enjoyment of the book itself and the developing relationship.
#2: The dialogue was really clunky and probably contributed to the character problem because a lot of what came out of these characters' mouths seemed like they were not things actual humans would ever say.
There were also issues with too much telling, not enough showing. I wanted to love this so much more than I did because the premise of it was fantastic, but I thought it just wasn't executed well at all.
I'd go ahead and say Kate was still the best of the characters (but even that isn't saying much) because Main Girl (whose name is apparently Haley, I just had to look that up) did not seem like a real human being. Listen, I get being awkward and a mess around the person you have a crush on, but she was barely functioning. Like, come on. They also kept teasing Haley "accidentally coming out in English class" and the entire book never mentioned HOW that happened? And "this girl in my school hates me just because, no reason needed, okay cool" also seemed like really lazy writing.
God, I just wanted this to be so much better. Sigh.
November 3, 2016
Teenagers and their reasoning are always the best, everything is dramatic.
"She had no idea the stress she had put me through just by acknowledging my existence."
Epic!
I want to read more about Kate and Haley and their sweet and easy relationship.
They're too cute. :)
If you like laid back and uncomplicated books I think you will like this one.
"She had no idea the stress she had put me through just by acknowledging my existence."
Epic!
I want to read more about Kate and Haley and their sweet and easy relationship.
They're too cute. :)
If you like laid back and uncomplicated books I think you will like this one.
April 29, 2021
A cute, although simple, love story. This is a super quick read but fun. I obviously enjoyed it. I'd recommend checking it out on Libby if it's available to ya :)
October 28, 2017
Say yes to this book if you feel like reading a nice feel good little book that is a quick read and will make you feel better for having read it. Sometime it is good to read a book that makes you smile.
Abby Crofton as crafted a lovely little book without the usual contrived break-up/make-up. An author to watch.
Abby Crofton as crafted a lovely little book without the usual contrived break-up/make-up. An author to watch.
June 24, 2017
That was cute.
At first it looked like another one of those books where people can only be gay or straight, but it's not.
At first it looked like another one of those books where people can only be gay or straight, but it's not.
March 18, 2018
Such an excellent read! I'm so glad I took the chance and bought it. The plot was excellent and I'm so glad there's finally a story where the popular girl goes after the girl who is less known throughout the story. It was very well executed and I'm glad it wasn't cheapened by having it end being a prank halfway through.
The dialogue was really good and I enjoyed Haley's inner monologues and thought process. I love getting a peek into a character's head. Not a lot of authors use that opportunity when it comes to first person or it's not established very well but Abby Crofton was able to do just that. It was amusing and I could very much relate to the character of Haley and her nervousness and doubt. I enjoyed watching her relationship with Kate unfold slowly. I loved the emotions that was conveyed and I was able to understand what the characters were feeling. I would have liked a bit more background information on the characters so that they would be slightly more fleshed out but I still enjoyed reading about them regardless. I was a slightly disappointed that we didn't get to see them go to prom or see their relationship develop further but I'm content with where the story ended.
Perhaps there will be a sequel of their story??? *Nudge* *Nudge* *Wink* *Wink* Overall, an awesome read and story. I'm always a sucker for fluff! I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
The dialogue was really good and I enjoyed Haley's inner monologues and thought process. I love getting a peek into a character's head. Not a lot of authors use that opportunity when it comes to first person or it's not established very well but Abby Crofton was able to do just that. It was amusing and I could very much relate to the character of Haley and her nervousness and doubt. I enjoyed watching her relationship with Kate unfold slowly. I loved the emotions that was conveyed and I was able to understand what the characters were feeling. I would have liked a bit more background information on the characters so that they would be slightly more fleshed out but I still enjoyed reading about them regardless. I was a slightly disappointed that we didn't get to see them go to prom or see their relationship develop further but I'm content with where the story ended.
Perhaps there will be a sequel of their story??? *Nudge* *Nudge* *Wink* *Wink* Overall, an awesome read and story. I'm always a sucker for fluff! I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
September 11, 2022
Haley is a high school senior who came out to her English class and is now trying to keep a low profile. She's never been on a date or had a girlfriend, but she has a made crush on Kate, a cheerleader. When Kate smiles at her and asks to borrow notes for a class they share, Haley's best friend is sure that Kate is interested in her. But Kate is adamant that Kate is straight and just wanted her notes. But then Kate asks to study with Haley and they meet together at Kate's house.
Most of this book is spent dealing with Haley's anxieties and low self-esteem. We never really know much more about her than the fact that she's certain Kate wouldn't want to be with her. Even her coming out episode doesn't find its way into the book.
The laser focus on the crush and the developing relationship doesn't provide a good enough reading experience, especially about the main character. I wanted more.
Most of this book is spent dealing with Haley's anxieties and low self-esteem. We never really know much more about her than the fact that she's certain Kate wouldn't want to be with her. Even her coming out episode doesn't find its way into the book.
The laser focus on the crush and the developing relationship doesn't provide a good enough reading experience, especially about the main character. I wanted more.
May 24, 2025
Cute teen romance
This was a cute, fun romance about two girls that like each other. Haley and Kate are likable main characters. Their friends, Marie and Jenny, are annoying, pushy, and nosey (they actually crash one of their dates). There's a small subplot regarding a dilemma for Marie that really had nothing to do with the story and just took up space. There's some unnecessary drama in the last two chapters that could have been avoided if the characters had just talked it out. And the story ends abruptly. I wanted to see the prom.
This was a cute, fun romance about two girls that like each other. Haley and Kate are likable main characters. Their friends, Marie and Jenny, are annoying, pushy, and nosey (they actually crash one of their dates). There's a small subplot regarding a dilemma for Marie that really had nothing to do with the story and just took up space. There's some unnecessary drama in the last two chapters that could have been avoided if the characters had just talked it out. And the story ends abruptly. I wanted to see the prom.
April 2, 2018
I wasn’t impressed..
I bought this book thinking it would be really cute and sweet, but I wasn’t impressed at all. The story could have done so much better than it did. I also feel like the characters could have been more developed than they were but the book is already published so nothing can be done about that. The author had a great idea with the generalized plot but it just could have been done a little bit better.
I bought this book thinking it would be really cute and sweet, but I wasn’t impressed at all. The story could have done so much better than it did. I also feel like the characters could have been more developed than they were but the book is already published so nothing can be done about that. The author had a great idea with the generalized plot but it just could have been done a little bit better.
May 7, 2024
Two high school girls, college accepted, one is out and one almost sure.
Haley came out inadvertently in class, she knew that boys did not meet her sights. Kate has dated guys and gals and has set her sights on Haley. Thank goodness both sets of parents are okay with their daughters lives. Now comes the difficult decision from their meddling friends as to how to proceed. Decisions, decisions, decisions! Do each talk themselves out of doing something? Or ? Enjoy!
Haley came out inadvertently in class, she knew that boys did not meet her sights. Kate has dated guys and gals and has set her sights on Haley. Thank goodness both sets of parents are okay with their daughters lives. Now comes the difficult decision from their meddling friends as to how to proceed. Decisions, decisions, decisions! Do each talk themselves out of doing something? Or ? Enjoy!
December 2, 2022
Not finished yet, but what else am I supposed to rate a book in which the protagonist reacts to a character being bisexual by wondering if they just want to get with her to talk about boys? No. Just no. I hate ALL OF THIS.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2017
Simple fun story
June 14, 2020
i decided to read this book because i thought it'd be a silly rom-com. and it was. but it was also more than that.
several things surprised me. first of all, i actually laughed out loud at a lot of moments and dialogues, especially from the main character's little sister and best friend, and i was not expecting to find this book so understatedly funny. secondly, it was not about the coming out process necessarily (though it is mentioned a lot): the main character's been out for some months now and we don't see some big fallout, and everyone just treats the two girls as two high schoolers who have crushes on each other, not really caring about their gender most of the time. maybe it isn't that realistic, or maybe it is becoming more so nowadays - and i get the importance of coming out stories, especially in ya books when the target audience is teens who may be questioning - but it's just a really different and refreshing take on the subject.
furthermore, i liked how the author mentioned/touched upon a lot of important issues like gender, ancestry/cultural background, weight. even though she doesn't go deeply into any of them, it was interesting to see them mentioned and the characters' opinions (and sometimes nonchalance) about them in a way that didn't make it feel preachy or, how some people like to call it, "politically correct" without deviating from the overall mood of the book.
the beginning of the book is a little slow, it took me awhile to get a rhythm, and like another reviewer has already said, there's a lot of "kate monroe" in those first few pages. it was driving me crazy a little bit too. but i get that it was a way the author found to show us when the girl went from being an idealized version of herself in the main character's head ("kate monroe") to being her actual self, and the girl we start to see from the third or fourth chapter (just "kate").
i guess maybe some of it has to do with the fact that I wasn't expecting much from this book beyond light entertainment, but i found myself very pleasantly surprised and i actually really, really liked it.
several things surprised me. first of all, i actually laughed out loud at a lot of moments and dialogues, especially from the main character's little sister and best friend, and i was not expecting to find this book so understatedly funny. secondly, it was not about the coming out process necessarily (though it is mentioned a lot): the main character's been out for some months now and we don't see some big fallout, and everyone just treats the two girls as two high schoolers who have crushes on each other, not really caring about their gender most of the time. maybe it isn't that realistic, or maybe it is becoming more so nowadays - and i get the importance of coming out stories, especially in ya books when the target audience is teens who may be questioning - but it's just a really different and refreshing take on the subject.
furthermore, i liked how the author mentioned/touched upon a lot of important issues like gender, ancestry/cultural background, weight. even though she doesn't go deeply into any of them, it was interesting to see them mentioned and the characters' opinions (and sometimes nonchalance) about them in a way that didn't make it feel preachy or, how some people like to call it, "politically correct" without deviating from the overall mood of the book.
the beginning of the book is a little slow, it took me awhile to get a rhythm, and like another reviewer has already said, there's a lot of "kate monroe" in those first few pages. it was driving me crazy a little bit too. but i get that it was a way the author found to show us when the girl went from being an idealized version of herself in the main character's head ("kate monroe") to being her actual self, and the girl we start to see from the third or fourth chapter (just "kate").
i guess maybe some of it has to do with the fact that I wasn't expecting much from this book beyond light entertainment, but i found myself very pleasantly surprised and i actually really, really liked it.
November 13, 2016
Say Yes to the Cheerleader (The Say Yes Series Book 1) -- Abby Crofton (14 chapters)
**There is no sexual scenes in this book, (beyond what is normal, typical high school dating: kissing and light touching.) I have no issue recommending this to YA readers.**
This was a great, fun, quick YA lesbian read (YA bisexuals would enjoy it as well.) I really enjoyed the way this story was written. I believe this is as close to YA straight romance novels as you can get. Except for being same sex, it doesn't feel any different from any of those straight books, which I found refreshing. There were no guilt trips placed on the girls and no anxiety (other than what is found typically in these stories.)
I thought that the parents were a bit unrealistic, but I am from an older generation, and maybe (hopefully) this parental position is changing.
I also enjoyed that not all lesbian (gay, bi,) youth do not naturally get along. I thought that is very true in my experience and was nice to see in this story.
Overall, a very nice, fairly realistic telling of a YA lesbian romance.
I'm excited to read more in this series.
Four stars.
**There is no sexual scenes in this book, (beyond what is normal, typical high school dating: kissing and light touching.) I have no issue recommending this to YA readers.**
This was a great, fun, quick YA lesbian read (YA bisexuals would enjoy it as well.) I really enjoyed the way this story was written. I believe this is as close to YA straight romance novels as you can get. Except for being same sex, it doesn't feel any different from any of those straight books, which I found refreshing. There were no guilt trips placed on the girls and no anxiety (other than what is found typically in these stories.)
I thought that the parents were a bit unrealistic, but I am from an older generation, and maybe (hopefully) this parental position is changing.
I also enjoyed that not all lesbian (gay, bi,) youth do not naturally get along. I thought that is very true in my experience and was nice to see in this story.
Overall, a very nice, fairly realistic telling of a YA lesbian romance.
I'm excited to read more in this series.
Four stars.
October 8, 2016
Very sweet!
This was a fine story. Realistic characters that pulled you into their lives. Looking through the eyes of teenagers can definitely put a different perspective on things.
This was a fine story. Realistic characters that pulled you into their lives. Looking through the eyes of teenagers can definitely put a different perspective on things.
October 8, 2017
Easy, light and fast read with a Mexican-American main character (though it has no bearing on her life) and a bisexual love interest (actually says it and explains it and refuses to be lumped in as gay), who makes an effort to respect that her girlfriend does not like PDA at all
May 31, 2017
I really liked the relationship developing and how real the emotions were. Being out in high school can be so scary and then the first crush actually liking you back can be absolutely mind blowing. It did follow some, like some parts of it were predictable but the end was so sweet and beautiful.
April 17, 2016
Adorable!
This was a truly charming and adorable story! The evolution of Haley and Kate's relation was very sweet. Very well done!
This was a truly charming and adorable story! The evolution of Haley and Kate's relation was very sweet. Very well done!
May 26, 2016
I made the mistake of starting this book on a morning when I had a lot of things to do. I didn't want to put it down. Sweet, engaging, worth a good mix of laughs and tears.
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