A review by khairun_atika
Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti

3.0

I read some rather good reviews about the book, and about most of Susane Colasanti's books, so I decided to give this book a try. It works in some ways in that it distinguishes the blurred lines between what a girl truly wants and what a girl fantasises. However, the protagonist, Marisa is merely portrayed as a paranoid girl with anxiety disorder, which is not totally addressed and barely mentioned. In fact, she seemed just like another meek teenage girl with a low self-esteem, which I believe could have been more layered. Still, it is quite a pleasant story of teenage hopes and dreams, addressing social issues such as divorce and mental health.