I have long been a fan of Kate’s podcast and was so looking forward to reading her first novel. It did not disappoint! If you are a fan of Kate’s quick witted dialogue and deep dives into 90s and early 2000s nostalgia then you will love this book.

This book was a delight as an elder millennial I could identify with part of the story ARC. From AIM screenames, working your early 20s in NYC and accepting that your corporate job might not be so miserable after all. I may listen to this on audio as I can imagine this will feel like a long-form podcast session.

One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy is an acutely accurate portrayal of growing up as an elder millennial. It's not a memoir but a series of essays on quintessential female millennial issues. How can someone else write so accurately about my childhood!? Kennedy does an expert job digging into the zeitgeist and connecting childhood issues to what many millennial women are currently experiencing. Will any generation experience as much as those of us who attended college from 2005-2009? It's hard to believe that will ever be the case. This is best read one chapter a day. Those familiar with Kennedy's podcast know the comparison to Lorelai Gilmore is accurate. Kennedy thinks fast and speaks quickly and it comes through in her writing. She also covers SO much so one chapter to digest is much easier than trying to read the book in a few sittings. Could not recommend more for female millennials especially those who attended college anywhere from 2004-2010.

Kate Kennedy is a delight and her book felt like a deep dive conversation with a smart, funny friend. As a follower of her podcast I was thrilled to get my eyes on her latest and it did not disappoint. Her insights are always interesting and her voice is both hilarious and relatable. This book was both fun and thought provoking from start to finish. Go Kate!!

Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin’s Press for the eARC! I’m hesitant to admit that I’m not usually one for non-fiction outside of celebrity memoirs because I don’t want to discredit how absolutely satisfying and brilliant One in A Millennial is.

That being said this reads like talking to an old friend which makes sense given Kate’s background as a podcaster. This book resonated with me so much, I will admit that Kate and I have a lot in common mental health wise and geographically in terms of upbringing that certainly impacted my reading experience and allowed me to have that quintessential millennial experience of feeling seen or like you’ve never had a truly unique experience (in the best way).

This ticked all of the boxes for me and I had no knowledge of Kate’s podcast or previous ventures (doormats that say “Did you remember to turn off your straightener?”) and I identified with her experiences so much. If you’re a female millennial or a pop culture fiend then this is definitely for you.

This book is everything I wanted and more! I love Kate and knew I’d love her book, but even still, I was so impressed by her debut novel! Her ability to use wit alongside deep, true emotions is really a skill. I found myself relating to almost everything she wrote (and was proud I could identify almost every pop culture reference, like watching Gilmore Girls!). Her ability to articulate some feelings I’ve had over the course of my millennial life was wonderful. It was also very validating for me to not feel so alone in some of these feelings!

This book is fantastic and I can’t wait to gift copies to my female friends!

SO SO good. I feel like I relived my childhood with this book! I will be recommending to all my fellow millennial girlfriends when this comes out!

Once A Millennial is a nostalgic throw back for anyone that grew up in the 90s/2000s. Part autobiography, part social commentary I enjoyed the parallels between the authors experience and my own. With topics such as AOL instant messenger, Limited Too, polo shirts, American girl dolls, etc. it’s a fun throwback for any millennial. The parts which I enjoyed the most is the authors take on her high school/college experience and mental health. Mental health was more stigmatized prior to the 2010s and representation then in the media was subpar and I enjoyed the discussion on this. The pacing was a bit off for me and the amount of references were a little over the top but I really enjoyed this book and found it very relatable.

I am a huge fan of Kate’s podcast and was so excited for her book! I enjoyed reading it, but will say a lot of the content has been discussed already on her podcast. While that meant it was a bit repetitive for me, I think it would be a great way to introduce Kate to non-listeners! Will definitely be recommending!

This book made me feel seen in ways I didn’t know were possible. As much as I enjoyed reading this, I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook. Hearing Kate’s voice tell her stories is going to make this book that much better. This is a must read for millennial women who love nostalgia and also thought-provoking commentary.

Not going to lie, it really felt like Kate was talking directly to me and we were laughing about our Chi straightener or Northface obsession in college. It was a joy to read this, even when topics got heavier towards the end.

I am a big fan of Kate Kennedy’s podcast, so I was really excited to get an advanced reader copy of her book. It was perfection! I loved everything about it, and I can’t wait for her next book!

Just finished this book (thanks to an ARC from NetGalley) and loved it. All the 90s and 2000s nostalgia and Kate’s essays about childhood, college and early adulthood are so relatable.

I hope this book can morph into a screen inspired adaptation to act as the Millennial answer to the movie Now and Then or Are You There God, It's Me Margaret?

I realize that the former came out during my formative years as a millennial, but I need something to represent my own time frame to reminisce and show my kids.

Until then, we have this lovingly long winded book, One in a Millennial. Job well done.

In this book, Kate Kennedy was in my teen millennial head, making me realize that just maybe my own Polo concerns, gel interests, PGH observations and Vera desires were not One in a Millennial but rather a shared generational and developmental experience. Obviously I was aware of trends and being influenced, but even more unique observations by my teen self turned out to be more basic than I realize. Are we all just the same person, going though the same things, Step by Step?

Non fiction isn’t usually my number one pick but being a millennial I knew I’d enjoy this one! This book took me back in time, and I loved it! If you grew up in the 90s I have a feeling you will love this book. A few topics covered : American girl dolls, sleepovers, limited to, Lisa frank , Vera Bradley, AIM chat, College nights out, Gaucho pants,
Mental health, depression,
Relationships. This book covered it all, it started out going through her childhood and made me laugh out loud so many times. There was so much I could relate to and it brought back many memories!

We got a little more serious and went through teen years and young adulthood - college life to now. I love how she touched on some tough subjects, I thought they were well written and easy to breeze by if you may not agree.

I also learned the author has a Podcast, “be there in five”I need to look into!

This book was nostalgia in its fullest form - but also witty, hilarious, and FUN! I caught a lot of the pop culture (both current and 90's/00's) references, but I'll have to re-read to catch many others I'm sure I missed the first time. Read this if you want to reminisce on the good ol' days! If only this book came with a time machine so I could take a quick trip back to my childhood!!!

I thought I would absolutely love this book. Sadly, it wasn’t for me. One in a Millennial is more of an autobiography than a well-rounded, fun look at millennial culture. I expected an uplifting, nostalgic pop culture celebration of my generation, but this was a conflicted picking apart, leading to a depressing outlook and undercurrent of hopelessness. To be fair to the author, my expectations were a result of the way the book is marketed—something I realize she has little control over. It should be marketed as an autobiography instead of pop culture and humor.

Most of the personal stories weren’t relatable to me and came off as jealous/insecure, while they discussed 90’s kids and fixated on who had “better houses” or “more American Girl dolls” than the author. Class differences are part of every generation’s dynamic, so the constant discussions read like a personal airing of grievances, rather than an insightful discussion about the universal millennial experience. Perhaps some readers will find this cathartic, but I’d rather focus on what unites us instead of what divides us.

Not having listened to the author’s podcast, I’m unsure if the book is in line with her target audience. If so, I’m sure this book would be enjoyable for anyone who is a fan of her brand and wants to know more about her, personally. While I did enjoy a few of the broader pop culture references, as well as the opening pages that described the carefree days of a typical 90’s kid (spending hours outside until the fireflies appeared), not much resonated with my millennial experiences or personality and I don’t feel this book has the mass generational appeal it’s being marketed toward.

***Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

I've been following Kate Kennedy for what feels like forever (we're talking early doormat days, people.) and have always loved her quick, witty humor, and how she can make me nostalgic for things I had completely forgotten about.

This book is the amalgamation of everything I love about Kate, and the book was truly fantastic. She spoke to my female millennial soul in a way that made me wonder how in the world we *didn't* grow up in the same place, go to the same schools, and frequent the same malls.

Kate's writing is Limited Too no bounds, and every female millennial must read this book.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of One in a Millennial!

A nice nostalgic trip for millennials. The part about poring through the American Doll catalogs resonated most with me. I always wanted one of those dolls but had to settle for just looking at the catalog. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

A+++++. 5 stars, 10 stars all around. This is INCREDIBLE. The amount of nostalgia this brought back for my AIM days was unparalleled. I love Kate Kennedy and I cannot wait to get a physical copy of this book to put on my shelf.