She Drives Me Crazy
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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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Kelly Quindlen. (2021). She Drives Me Crazy. Roaring Brook Press.
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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.
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*"A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey."
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- source: Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown
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- source: Rachael Allen, author of A Taxonomy of Love and The Summer of Impossibilities
- content: "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."
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Grades 7-10 *Starred Review* Scottie is still reeling from her break-up with Tally when the two exes compete in a varsity basketball game. When Tally's school wins, it's just the latest bad thing to happen to Scottie. But it's not the last?she gets into a fender bender with Irene, the super popular, super gorgeous cheerleader who has it out for Scottie. Now Irene's car is in the shop, and their moms are insisting they carpool. Scottie is totally uninclined to cooperate, until rumors that Tally is jealous of Scottie's new "relationship" get her scheming; she bribes Irene, who has her own reasons for playing along, to pretend to be her girlfriend. But the more time they spend together, the more Scottie and Irene find themselves becoming a little less like nemeses and a little more like friends?or maybe, possibly, something more? In addition to nailing the enemies-to-lovers romance (with a side of fake dating to boot), Quindlen also fleshes out white Scottie's and Indian American Irene's families and emotional lives. As Scottie comes to terms with the toxicity in her past relationship and the lingering feelings that prevent her from moving on, Irene addresses her own fraught coming out and clashes with her mother not over her sexuality but her desire to keep cheerleading in college. A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)
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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., IL
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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Star basketball player Scottie Zajac begins her senior year of high school heartbroken. Her ex-girlfriend, Tally Gibson, ended their relationship right before transferring to a fancy high school in a neighboring town, and the breakup has left Scottie feeling like a shadow of herself--so much so that her sister calls her "a walking insecurity." In an effort to get Tally's attention--and possibly to win her back--Scottie bribes cheerleading captain and homecoming queen Irene Abraham to pretend that the two of them are dating. Irene agrees even though it means she'll have to come out at school (Irene is already out to her family). At first, the plan works even better than expected: Tally finds out about the couple and texts Scottie out of jealousy, and the cheerleading squad starts showing up to the girls basketball games, giving the team the confidence they need to play better and better. But then Scottie and Irene start to develop real feelings for each other, feelings that are complicated by the fact that Scottie isn't over Tally and Irene harbors a secret of her own. This optimistic romance is a page-turner full of quippy dialogue and emotional authenticity. Scottie, Irene, and their group of friends are complex, well-developed characters whose empathy and introspection are refreshing. Most characters are White; Irene is Indian American, and Scottie's best friend is Black. A gripping queer interracial romance about secrets, lies, and healing. (Romance. 12-18)COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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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.
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