A really fun read with strong female leads. I like that both young women work hard and know who they are. They have great banter, and real problems. There's a very realistic portrayal of toxic relationships and resulting low self-esteem. I would definitely recommend to teenage women.

She Drives Me Crazy is a gay ode to classic teen rom coms. There are social cliques, scenarios that pit outcasts vs the popular kids, and high stakes sport competitions. It was great time.

If I had to use one word to describe this book it would be “natural.” Issues brought up within the story are natural. The way events progress are natural. Nothing is shoehorned in to make a point; it’s just natural. Thankfully, though, I can use more than one word.

The characters were well written and evoked emotion. When someone received good news I was excited for them. When relationships developed I rooted for them. When someone was hurt I ached for them. Additionally, the representation and inclusivity seemed genuine. The author appeared to have put a lot of thought and care into how she represented cultures other than her own; however, as someone that does not belong to some of the cultures presented, I cannot honestly or accurately share how successful the portrayals were to their communities. I will say that in my personal opinion derived from my own life experience, the Sapphic representation was well done.

There were also so many subtle lessons that are important for young adult readers to be exposed to laced throughout She Drives Me Crazy. You are enough. Acknowledge your feelings without shame or hesitation. Communication is crucial in all relationships. There were more but their disclosure may dip into spoiler territory. However, I will happily say that this type of information wasn’t generally explicitly stated. The themes were sewn throughout the story so the reader got to make the realization on their own rather than just be told something that could be applied to their life.

Without hesitation I will be recommending this book. A physical copy will find it’s way into my library so that I can share this story long after it’s released. After all, my heart feels happy.

Quick shout-outs!
The cover is beautiful
Just the cutest story
Referenced classic movies and music without trying to be Cool or Quirky or Trendy

A very sincere thank you to Netgalley and Roaring Brook Press for an advanced copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

Irene is a gorgeous, popular cheerleader. When Scottie finds out that Irene dates girls (and so does Scottie), she offers to pay Irene to fake date her in order to make her ex Tally jealous. But, what happens when there ends up being real feelings in their fake relationship?

Enemies to dating. Fake relationship. Fans of both of those, rejoice! Here’s a fun interracial wlw take for you. Also, we get a sporty couple representing two different sports: basketball and cheerleading. Also, I love the cover!

I do wish more characters in the book had been supportive of cheerleading being a sport, but I do appreciate how defensive Scottie was of that. Also, Irene can defend cheerleading and herself just fine.
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Spoiler alert: There’s a happy ending! And no one dies.

This is the queer sports YA of my dreams. I have been waiting my entire life for this book and it is absolute perfection.

It made me laugh and tear up and want to read it all over again the second I finished it.

Perfection

I can't remember the last time I loved a book this much. It's the book teen, sport, queer me would have died to have as a kid. It's so good and sweet and hilarious. It's quite frankly perfect.