Thank you to the publisher for the gifted eARC, and to my library for having the audio!

Synopsis: this memoir by Kate Kennedy examines her experiences growing up in the millennial generation

Read this for:
- trip down memory lane
- millennial humor
- essays on just about everything
- audio read by author (highly recommend)

My thoughts: as an elder millennial myself, I related to most of Kate’s trips down her memory lanes and giggled my way through her witty asides. Kate has a real knack in delivering stories and it’s easy to see why her podcast is so successful.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a memoir of an average person living in a not so average time.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun view in the Millennials. Not a fantastic incredible book per say but interesting enough.

I did not post a public review because I did not enjoy this book. Although I was the target audience of the book it just felt very boring and more anecdotal of the authors life than a commentary on pop culture in our lifetimes as it was advertised to be. I didn’t finish it in the end.

Hilariously relatable! Kate managed to capture growing up as a millennial so well. Memories I had long forgotten about came crashing to the surface with every chapter.

I am so sad that this book is not for me. On paper it is perfect for me. I am a Millennial and can relate to everything that is going to be and has been talked about in this book.
The writing style that was used did not work for me at all!! I can see where this would work in a podcast (which i believe that this author has) but it did not translate well in book form. I was also wanting more pop culture references that I could relate to, not personal experiences.

Kate Kennedy’s One in a Millennial is a sharp, nostalgic, and laugh-out-loud funny collection that blends personal reflection with pop culture commentary in a way that feels both deeply specific and widely relatable. With warmth and wit, Kennedy captures the voice of a generation navigating adulthood, identity, and the internet with equal parts irony and sincerity.

The essays are conversational and engaging, full of clever observations and cultural references that will resonate especially with readers who came of age in the early 2000s. Yet beyond the humor and nostalgia, there’s real emotional insight. Kennedy reflects on friendship, self-worth, and the strange task of growing up in a world that constantly rewrites its own rules.

Kennedy’s tone is inviting—like talking to a smart, funny friend who remembers every moment of Y2K pop culture but isn’t afraid to get vulnerable. One in a Millennial strikes a rare balance between being entertaining and genuinely thoughtful.

Whether you’re a millennial or simply curious about how a generation makes sense of its past and present, this book offers both laughter and resonance. It’s smart, sincere, and sneakily profound.

I was really looking forward to One in a Millennial, and there’s so much to admire about your voice—it’s sharp, funny, and packed with nostalgia that truly captures the millennial experience. Your reflections on pop culture, identity, and growing up in this weird in-between era were often relatable and insightful. That said, I found the pacing and tone a bit uneven at times, and some essays didn’t land with the same emotional resonance as others. Still, there were several standout moments that made me laugh, nod, and feel seen. I appreciate your honesty and wit, and I’m excited to see what you write next!

As a millennial, I obviously had to pick up this book! While One in a Millennial will likely resonate with millennials of all ages, I especially enjoyed this book as I could tell that the author and I are very close in age. All of the references and pop culture bits were just so spot on! I ended up finishing this book in two sittings and highly recommend anyone looking to revisit some blasts from the past.

I look forward to checking out future releases from this author! Thank you so much to NetGalley and to the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED this book SO much!! I’ve always been a proud cringy millennial, so it’s no surprise that I ate this book up. It was so funny, insightful & reflective in ways I wasn’t expecting, and I truly loved it so much. It’s part memoir, part reflection of millennial culture. This book may not be every millennial’s experience, but it was for sure mine and I truly enjoyed this book

I found this title incredibly difficult to finish: Her stream of consciousness writing style rambled all over the place, and she would often get pulled into (long) tangents that I had no interest in. And who was this for exactly? Was it trying to trigger millennial nostalgia? Because unless you got every single reference it was very isolating. Was it trying to shed light on the experience of millennials and how they were shaped? Because it lacked depth, and didn’t really feel like it had anything to say. This would have been better as a podcast.

I would rate this a 3.25 but also would I considering I didn't realize I bought this and downloaded to my kindle in 2024 and didn't get into then. That being said, I found it pretty relatable. I feel like I had a lot in common with the authors upbringing, but it was just kind of stale for me. I zoned out of a few times.

I read 20% of this essay collection and while I enjoyed it I didn't feel like I was going to get more out of continuing to read it. I think that if you are very into the details about millennial nostalgia culture then you will enjoy it, however I felt like since I wasn't so enmeshed in millennial pop culture when i was a kid/teen I just wasn't that interested in all the small details and references that were included in the essays. The essays felt too long and I also felt like the author didn't acknowledge her privilege as a white woman in her cultural commentary.

I loved this book! I’ve been listening to Be There in Five for a few years now, and it was so fun to hear more about Kate’s stories and her life growing up.

I adored this book! As a millennial it was such a unique, thoughtful, creative take on what made us our generation. I keep buying it for friends!

I thought this collection of essays was a nice read. Her writing is funny and easy to read. I’m not familiar with her podcast, though I think I will now go have a listen. The only thing for me was her life was almost too mirrored to mine it wasn’t very interesting to read about at times. I love reading memoirs and essays, but when it’s too similar to your own lived experience it’s not as interesting for me personally. 😅

This book was perfect and every millennial should quickly add this to their TBR. I devoured it and couldn’t put it down. This book was a throwback to my childhood and everything that made growing up in the 90s fun! I laughed out loud so many times and this will be a book I read for many years to come!

I was so happy to get a chance to read this book! It was excellent, I found myself breezing through it. I’ve already recommend to friends!

I am officially old 😂 as a millennial the cover drew me in and the content made me laugh, cry, and feels so much nostalgia. Def recommend this for my fellow millennial girlies! Uffff I have been seen. Now brb I need to go watch some Mary Kate and Ashley and/or Lizzie McGuire…

Did not finish. As a millennial, I think the themes in this book would have been great to read. I related to all pop culture references and loved the nostalgia. However, the book was so poorly written that I couldn’t get past the first few chapters. Great idea, poor execution.

I have been a longtime fan of Kate Kennedy and her book One in a Millennial was a pure delight. It is an incredible love letter to millennial women and I found myself laughing and crying along with Kate throughout the book. I've returned to many of the chapters since reading it the first time.