Better Nate Than Ever

Better Nate Than Ever is such a fun, cute read. It started a little slow for me, but it soon picked up and I suddenly wasn't able to put it down anymore. At this moment, all I can think is what I would give to have this little novel here published when I was younger—when I was Nate's age and could properly appreciate everything he went through; when I was starting to like musical theatre and couldn't understand exactly what it was or where to get recommendations. I just can't wait to read more about Nate and Libby and Freckles—I loved him so much, don't look at me like that—and everyone else.

Oh man, so perfect and hilarious and sweet! This was kind of what I wanted Seth Rudetsky's YA novel to be, but Seth Rudetsky's YA novel was nothing like this. Like, clearly written by a ~Broadway insider~ who totally nails the perspective of a clueless, theater-obsessed, exploring-his-sexuality kid from a shitty little town. Totally hilarious and relatable. Even to kids reading this who might not get that Nate is hilariously clueless will enjoy this and empathize with him, and it's just... really sweet. I'm definitely excited that a sequel is coming out.This is like a gentler, kinder version of [b:Dramarama 437590 Dramarama E. Lockhart http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348800443s/437590.jpg 3085471] and I love them both, but I'd give this to tweens & teens who might not be ready for the REALNESS of Dramarama.