Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's Media - January 11, 2011
"The atmosphere of the camp and Sarah's often humorous tone are particularly effective at conveying the story in a way not too bogged down in angst. This would be a good choice for teens with an interest in realistic fiction."
TeensReadToo.com - March 1, 2010
"Leftovers really has it all – humor, reality, family drama, and a little bit of romance to satisfy all reader's
interests."
Canadian Teacher Magazine - November 1, 2009
"[A] heartfelt and humor-filled story…Without being sentimental or judgmental, Waldorf manages to construct a compelling account of an adolescent struggling to find herself. It is beautifully written, a page-turner."
What If? Magazine - October 1, 2009
"A fluid, wonderful story of how you can learn to deal with your past and the power of unconditional love and acceptance... A great read for any teen."
VOYA - August 1, 2009
"The characters are well fleshed out...The conclusion is cathartic and realistic, featuring layers of themes and character development that will hold reader's interests to the end."
Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group - July 21, 2009
"The revelation of Sarah's sexual abuse is very emotional, but not graphic in detail. This well-written novel handles a difficult topic well, and is comparable to Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. Recommended."
Quill & Quire - July 1, 2009
"Waldorf's respect for her readers comes through not just in the words she puts on the page, but also in the ideas she allows readers to come up with on their own. Leftovers is a frank novel that asks the reader to come to grips with the central character's feelings of shame and guilt - the 'leftovers' of abuse that give the book its title."
Resource Links - June 1, 2009
"Waldorf does an excellent job of not allowing Sarah to become a one-dimensional victim; instead, Sarah's response to her abuse forms only one facet of her character...Deals with a challenging topic with tasteful humour and interesting characters that will appeal to older teenage readers. Highly recommended."
Random Buzz: Teens at Random website - May 18, 2009
"[Waldorf] did an excellent job portraying the emotions that a sexual abuse victim experiences. I found Sarah to be a very believable and sympathetic character...A really touching story."
CM Magazine - May 15, 2009
"There is enough humour in the book to mitigate the tension when necessary, but Waldorf allows the tension to build nicely to the climax of the book. Leftovers is an excellent book... [that] draws readers in, taking them on a journey that is both sad and inspirational and always thought-provoking. Recommended."