Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy: An In-Depth Chat with Your Book Besties

This week, your book besties dive into Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy, and… whew. We have thoughts. Told from the perspective of 17-year-old Waldo, the novel follows her relationship with her much older, married teacher- and nothing about it is comfortable. Kat and Amanda unpack the audiobook experience (yes, we have narrator opinions), the pacing differences between audio and print, and whether this book feels “flowery” or sharply direct. We talk: Teacher/student dynamics and why that trope hits different when it’s not romanticized Whether the story glorifies the relationship, or intentionally makes it grotesque Waldo as a cry for help The role of neglectful parents and failed adults That closet scene (if you know, you know) And why Mr. Korgy being “Mr. Korgy” the entire time matters This one is uncomfortable. It’s messy. It’s layered. And it sparked a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about agency, power, trauma, and perspective. Final ratings? We didn’t fully agree, but we did have a lot to say. 💙📚 Want to join our book club? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can signup here Can I Bring My Book Social Links: Instagram: @canibringmybook_club TikTok: @canibringmybook_club Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook