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She Drives Me Crazy Kindle Edition

by Kelly Quindlen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,673 ratings
Goodreads Choice Award nominee
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“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 McQuiston.

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.

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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    298 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Publisher
    Roaring Brook Press
  6. Publication date
    April 20, 2021
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1250209153
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Editorial Reviews

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Gr 8 Up-After losing spectacularly to her ex-girlfriend's basketball team, Scottie is at her lowest. However, a minor fender-bender creates the opportunity for Scottie to team up with the gorgeous (and supremely annoying) cheerleader, Irene. Until the basketball district championship, they'll fake-date to make her ex jealous. Irene may be insufferable, but Scottie can handle a few months of hanging out with her. With a Hallmark movie-esque Southern small-town backdrop, Scottie shines as the basketball-loving, queer lead to root for as she grows into a stronger, wiser, and more empathetic human being. Building off vintage rom-com tropes, Scottie and Irene's story arc is delightfully upbeat while still leaving room for serious moments. Both girls are at different stages of moving on and discovering who they are after devastating break-ups. This leads to many clashes of consciousness, which in turn fuels healthy communication and understanding, creating characters who feel not only human but are highly relatable. The heart of the story is simple but sweet: If you want to get the girl, do it the right way...and maybe do one big cheesy romantic gesture. Scottie is white and Irene is Indian American; supporting characters range in skin tone and ethnicity. VERDICT Pulling vibes from classic 1990s movies such as She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You, this campy and fun queer romance is a breath of fresh air.-Emily Walker, Lisle Lib. Dist., ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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*"A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey."―Booklist, starred review

"A cast of characters you'll fall in love with and a love story you'll be obsessed with―She Drives Me Crazy is one of my favorite rom-coms of the year. Trust me when I say you need this book." ―Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown

"Hilarious and full of heart, with a sizzling romance. SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY nails both the hate to love and fake dating tropes with expert execution. I want to live in this town and be friends with these characters so badly, and I'm deeply sad that I can't."
―Rachael Allen, author of A Taxonomy of Love and The Summer of Impossibilities

"She Drives Me Crazy is the perfect romcom. It’s the kind of romance that is sizzling with chemistry, but still manages to be utterly earnest and heartfelt. A must-read for every romcom fan.” ―Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars

Praise for Late to the Party:

"An absolutely stunning, but also incredibly important novel about best friends and discovering who you are." ―Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All the Best

“Perfectly captures the joys and hopes and thrills of being a real, authentic teenager . . . A fantastic read for queer teens today.” ―Kacen Callender, Stonewall and Lambda Award–winning author This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story

“Late to the Party is right on time to being your favorite read. I didn’t want my time with Quindlen’s characters to end.” ―Sara Farizan, Lambda Award–winning author of If You Could Be Mine

"Kelly Quindlen has written a slow-burning, exquisite book well-worth savoring." ―Aminah Mae Safi, author of Tell Me How You Really Feel

"A deeply heartfelt and emotionally honest celebration of late bloomers, queer solidarity, and friendships both old and new. This book has a permanent place in my heart." ―Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights.

"A love letter to late bloomers, Late to the Party combines teenage angst with first loves and second chances and emphasises that true friends will always be there for you even as you discover new parts of yourself." ― The Nerd Daily

"Heartfelt and fun, Quindlen’s latest (Her Name in the Sky, 2014) brings together all the angst, excitement, and uncertainty of the teenage years in an LGBTQ+ friendly package. Fans of Becky Albertalli are sure to love this sometimes painfully relatable heroine and her journey of self discovery. Codi Teller may be late to the party, but readers will be happy she showed up." ― Booklist

"Recommended for LGBTQ teens."―School Library Journal

"Quindlen (Her Name in the Sky) deftly conveys both the awkwardness of outgrowing an old life without having a clue how to move toward a new one. ―Publisher Weekly

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085MVNPBL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (April 20, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3620 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1250209153
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,673 ratings

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Kelly Quindlen

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Kelly Quindlen is the bestselling author of the young adult LGBTQ novels She Drives Me Crazy, Late to the Party, and Her Name in the Sky. She initially pursued self-publishing with Her Name in the Sky (2014), which sold more than 30,000 copies through word-of-mouth marketing in the queer community, before she pursued traditional publishing with Late to the Party (2020) and the IndieBound bestseller and Goodreads Choice Award nominee She Drives Me Crazy (2021).

Kelly graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in English Literature and American Studies. She taught middle school math for two years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before moving back to her hometown of Atlanta. She is on the leadership team of a non-profit for Catholic parents with LGBTQ children and is very passionate about the intersection of queerness and faith.

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the best book i’ve read in YEARS. i’m a sucker for a good enemies to lover trope but the sprinkle of fake dating it just sends it over the top for me. read it in less than 24 hours and truly have never felt more alive. will be looking out for more books from the author
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Joanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Quindlen perfects the YA recipe with this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
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It's currently 4 am and I read the entire book in one sitting LOL. This book is so fun and sweet. It depicts healthy relationships and the importance of healing and communication. This is a wonderful book for anyone, young or old, queer or straight, who wants a feel-good read.

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I just finished rereading this book and decided to add to my review. I loved the book the first time around, and adored it my second read through. I think Quindlen perfected the YA formula with this book. It's a book with endearing and unique characters that you can't help but root for. Irene definitely steals the show as my favorite character. She is the love interest of the novel, and Quindlen writes her so well that you as the reader end up falling for her too. This book has some of YA lit's funnest tropes -- fake dating and enemies to lovers. While this book keeps a lighthearted tone and is a very feel-good read, it teaches lessons that both teenagers and adults could benefit from-- the importance of putting healing first and the importance of communication for healthy relationships. It sets a wonderful standard for many readers to apply to their own lives. In addition, I think Quindlen perfected the YA recipe because it has the best parts of YA literature while leaving behind the parts that annoy me. The big conflict in the book between our two heroines doesn't feel overly dramatic or drawn out. I usually cringe when I get to the part in YA lit where the love interests hit a speed bump in their relationship and a lot of times it feels unnecessary. She Drives Me Crazy does a wonderful job with making the conflict necessary for the plot and not cringe at all. It drives the plot forward and helps the protagonist grow while still keeping the story fun and interesting. After reading this book for a second time, I can say with confidence that it's one of my favorite romance novels and I'll definitely be rereading it again soon!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This isn't my normal genre to read, but I'm glad I did read it
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022
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I'm a firm believer in the Mark Twain quote: "Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." And while I'm too broke to travel, I live this idea by occasionally reading books in a genre/point of view I don't normally gravitate towards. This book was one such purchase after stumbling upon it in a local bookstore, I later bought it on Amazon so I could judge it's worthiness before recommending it to my wife. I don't like to reread books in a short amount of time, usually I'll give the reread a few months to a year before I consider picking it up again. I finished this book a day before this review and by God I've barely resisted the urge to reread it again the day I write this review.

I like the characters, I like the plot and I like the multiple not too subtle, but not too preachy messages this book conveys. It is going onto my list of best books I've ever read, which includes such classics as: All Quiet on the Western Front, The Dresden files series, The Eternal champion trilogy, Vampire Hunter D, The Great Gatsby, World War Z, Anne of Green Gables, Wizard's First Rule, The Golden Compass, The Corpus Hermeticum, The Han Solo Trilogy, At the Mountains of Madness, Our Man in Havana, Monsters you've Never Heard of, Barry Trotter and the Unauthorized Parody, The Hobbit, Annie on My Mind, Dave Barry does Japan, Shulz and Peanuts, and my all time favorite Belinda.

My only complaint is that the book isn't longer and that the odds of a sequel are slim to none. Also, Spoilers Ahead; seriously Spoilers Ahead: It's set up that the main two characters have had intimate relations before they met, so why don't we get a scene like that involving these two? I wasn't looking for full blown NC-17 but something sensual without being explicit. The kind of thing that raises the eyebrows and causes the imagination to wander just enough that your motor gets running.

If your on the fence about whether or not to read it because either it's a topic you find stale or a topic you don't normally have interest in; take it from this libertarian, gun loving, small government believing doesn't care about gays except for a select few friends, only votes for the right because the left wants to turn all Americans into Shoggoths, long haired, hard rock fan that also loves Celine Dion, foul mouthed alcoholic: if you like a good novel regardless of what your personal beliefs may be, buy this book. You can thank me later with a bottle of Jim Beam Devil's Cut. I'm glad I travelled out of my little corner of the world and I have no regrets that I read this book. It will forever have a place of honor on my hall of fame shelf on my bookcase. My hat, if I wore one, goes off to the author. She wrote a damn fine book.
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Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK! I LOVE LOVE!!!
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
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I love love love this book, great read for young wlw girlies
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Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo produto
Reviewed in Brazil on October 5, 2023
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O livro está em ótimo estado e chegou antes do previsto! Estou empolgado pra ler, mas já sei que vou amar!
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Gabriel
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo produto
Reviewed in Brazil on October 5, 2023
O livro está em ótimo estado e chegou antes do previsto! Estou empolgado pra ler, mas já sei que vou amar!
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Cristian Gamiño
5.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido y fácil de leer
Reviewed in Mexico on September 18, 2021
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 Me gustó muchísimo este libro, no podía parar y lo acabé el mismo día. Es un excelente momento para dar entrada a autoras que nos muestren romances hermosos y distintos a los que leímos mientras crecíamos. La edición es buena, gran calidad de hojas y pasta dura. Si tienes bloqueo lector, si quieres divertirte leyendo o si solo quieres leer libros lgb, te lo mega recomiendo para tu biblioteca.
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S.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars the BEST story
Reviewed in France on March 19, 2024
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I would recommend this book to everyone looking for a fresh take on sapphic romance! It’s just so GOOD, the characters so real and lovable, with a surprising and creative plot. I loved it !!!
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Michelle Lingner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quick read if you like enemy to lover romances
Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2023
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The book is an easy read and you quickly get to know the characters and their quirks. Once you start it’s hard to stop since the plot between Scottie and Irene is very intriguing and well written! Definitely recommend
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