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She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
4.0

She Drives Me Crazy is such a fun romantic comedy! When Scottie and Irene accidentally back into each other in the parking lot, tempers are high. After losing a basketball game and being recently dumped by her girlfriend, the last person Scottie wants to see is Irene- a highly driven cheerleader and her nemesis. Once they realize they could help each other with their senior goals, a deal is struck. Scottie wants to make her ex-girlfriend jealous and the basketball team to finally have cheerleader support. Irene wants to win the best student athlete award and she thinks Scottie can help her get there. Fake-dating and enemies-to-lovers shenanigans ensues!

This is a sweet and enjoyable sapphic romance that hits all the right notes. I really loved the emphasis on mental health and how it takes time to be ready to date someone after the end of a relationship. She Drives Me Crazy examines the dangers of romanticizing people, toxic relationships, and how to be brave. If you love cheesy romance movies but wish they had a bit more depth or LGBTQ+ representation, then this is the book for you. She Drives Me Crazy is a fun and sweet story that you won’t want to miss! Thank you so much to Kelly Quindlen, Roaring Brook Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.