Name: She Drives Me Crazy
Rating: 3.886856368563686 (369 reviews)
ISBN: 9781250821126

Kelly Quindlen

High school nemeses fall in love in this queer YA rom com by the author of Late to the Party.

She Drives Me Crazy

“A little sweet, a little sharp.” —Booklist, starred review High school nemeses fall in love in Kelly Quindlen's She Drives Me Crazy, a queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuisten. After an embarrassing loss to her ex-girlfriend in their first basketball game of the season, seventeen-year-old Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, Irene Abraham, head cheerleader for the Fighting Reindeer. Irene is as mean as she is beautiful, so Scottie makes a point to keep her distance. When the accident sends Irene’s car to the shop for weeks’ worth of repairs and the girls are forced to carpool, their rocky start only gets bumpier. But when an opportunity arises for Scottie to get back at her toxic ex—and climb her school’s social ladder—she bribes Irene into an elaborate fake- dating scheme that threatens to reveal some very real feelings. From author Kelly Quindlen comes a new laugh-out-loud romp through the ups and downs of teen romance, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.

kitkat

o sea me ha gustado pero no es mi tipo de reomance (?) siento que el hecho que scottie aun estuviera medio enganchada con thally no me gusto (aun que lo entiendo totalmente ya que no era una relacion muy sana) soy mas del tipo "me dan igual los demas, no he sentido nada similar a lo que siento cuando estoy contigo" type of lobe (?) y pues aqui no era asi porque las dos tenian probelmas (que vuelo a recalcar es totalmente entendible) 

pwede na 😅 had a hard time finishing this and i caaant feel for the characters im so sorry. 

laia

Fenix Voliton 

i love when gay folks get to just have fun!!

Tatiana

She Drives Me Crazy: 3.5/5
 

  "Before you can worry about who's in your passenger seat, you have to learn to drive yourself."

Premise:
She Drives Me Crazy is the young-adult, sapphic enemies-to-lovers sports rom-com with fake dating you didn't know you needed. Arch-enemies Scottie and Irene strike a deal after an unfortunate car accident. Scottie, a player on the women's basketball team, wants to make her ex jealous, while Irene, captain of the cheerleading team, needs to somehow come up with the money to repair her car. The two make an unlikely agreement to "date" in the public eye for four months, so they both get what they want. Until, maybe, one wants to shoot their shot.

Writing & Plot:
She Drives Me Crazy is such a feel-good book. This goofy, cheesy, and fast-paced romance will warm your heart with romance tropes galore. It is reminiscent of classic 80s romance movies with a modern LGBTQIA+ twist to it. 

Kelly Quindlen's writing is exceptionally approachable and paints a beautiful story that I won't soon forget. It was such a fun, and fast read and definitely would get you out of a slump.

I had a few issues with the book, which were mainly the terms of the fake relationship. Scottie is essentially paying Irene to date her felt clunky and a bit wrong. I only wish there was a different reason Irene needed the relationship. 

Characters:
Scottie and Irene are both three-dimensional; they give such great insight into the horrors, drama, and highlights of high school life. Scottie deals with the loss of her ex-girlfriend in a sympathetic way. Her emotional journey filled with self-doubt, turmoil, and healing is one I know people will resonate with and is relatable. Quindlen takes her time to explore the healing Scottie needs and deserves and allows her characters time and space to develop. Scottie's messy journey of self-love and forgiveness is juxtaposed with lighthearted banter, unique friendships, and a witty setting.

Next, we have Irene, who is Desi, and the head cheerleader. It's a significant theme in the book regarding the lack of recognition cheerleaders receive for their sport. I think Quindlen addressed the assumptions people have of cheerleaders uniquely and playfully while giving Irene plenty of depth and complexities. 

Conclusion:
What a JOY! This is such an angsty and campy read that's ridiculous in the best ways possible. If you like romance tropes, this is for you! While still dealing with more severe issues, Quindlen wraps it all up with a playful setting and fun characters that make the book an overall delight.

She Drives Me Crazy

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