Katie in Waiting

by: Erynn Mangum
Publisher: Self-published
Dates Read: Jan. 5-12
Pages: 277
Source: Own It

Why did I read it?  Erynn Mangum is my favourite author.  AND she actually released it in paperback (she has this terrible habit of only releasing to Kindle and since I loath e-readers I am missing out on so many good books by her.  Wah.)

Erynn Mangum is my favourite author.  I bought her first series because a Christian bookstore was closing, they were $4 a piece, and they had attractive covers.  I fell in love.  

Erynn usually writes light books about females in their early to mid twenties who are single and addicted to coffee.  She changed it up a bit this time and Katie, the title character, is 31, single, and appreciates coffee.  Honestly, Erynn's books always follow a girl-meets-boy storyline but I appreciate them because real life is mixed in.  In every book the main character is learning a new, realistic lesson that helps me learn one of my own.  It was no different in this one.  

The lesson: being contentedly single and seeking out time with God instead of filling a void with a man.  It was well and realistically taught.  

Here is my peeve about this book: it didn't really end.  I went to finish my book one night and when I picked it up I realized I had already finished it that morning.  I couldn't remember the book was over!  I don't think that's the greatest sign.  

I also wish that Erynn had asked me to proofread her book.  Most novels have one minor mistake in their first printing - this one had a lot.  A lot being at least 5...maybe 10.  Erynn, I will gladly proof you next book and all I'll ask for is a free copy.  I'm serious.  Call me. 

Rating: 3/5
I'm giving Katie in Waiting a 3 because I just liked it.  It just wasn't as good as Erynn's other books.  I understand there are still two more books in the series but the ending should satisfy a little more than that.  I liked the plot and characters, but it left me a little unsatisfied.


Recommendation: 
I absolutely think this book is worth a read for any female who needs a light, comedic, mildly deep thought provoking novel.  I just won't be reading it every year or two like I seem to do with Erynn's other novels.