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thingslucyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Ableism
Ableist language used as general insults towards non-disabled people (there are no disabled people in the book) and there’s very minor homophobia in the form of people questioning the intentions and sincerity of a character coming out. Some emotional manipulation is also present.elderflower's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ahh, contemporary enemies to lovers my nemesis. yet again, the characters were ridiculously petty and annoying, but at least it was gæ… so yeah. and of course there was a fake dating trope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Homophobia and Ableism
more content warnings: ableist languagevalpyre's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
[audiobook]
this was more delightful that i initially expected, and incredibly touching as well. i love that this book didn't just coast on the surface level tropes and dynamics of enemies to lovers fake dating stuff, but that it really took the time to examine the budding relationship, and the protag's real and conflicting feelings about being in love. the setting was fun and really grounded, as were the rest of the characters. i really enjoyed the balance quindlen struck with the romance but also with the subplots involving each characters friends and family.
i dont love the use of cr*zy in the title, and honestly think it would've been easy to come up with something else. i also got quite frustrated with one of the antagonists and how there didn't seem to be any repercussions or proper confrontation of their shitty actions, but oh well. it was also really weird, imo, that cheerleading was somehow not regarded as athletic/a "real" sport by the school populace.
this was more delightful that i initially expected, and incredibly touching as well. i love that this book didn't just coast on the surface level tropes and dynamics of enemies to lovers fake dating stuff, but that it really took the time to examine the budding relationship, and the protag's real and conflicting feelings about being in love. the setting was fun and really grounded, as were the rest of the characters. i really enjoyed the balance quindlen struck with the romance but also with the subplots involving each characters friends and family.
i dont love the use of cr*zy in the title, and honestly think it would've been easy to come up with something else. i also got quite frustrated with one of the antagonists and how there didn't seem to be any repercussions or proper confrontation of their shitty actions, but oh well. it was also really weird, imo, that cheerleading was somehow not regarded as athletic/a "real" sport by the school populace.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Ableism
anamars's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i loved this, it was so genuinely good 😭 so cheesy and cliche but so fun and gay, and it was just what i needed rn so i recommend it to all y'all sapphics out there
4 stars just cus of the ableism in it.. beware there's a Lot of phrases and stuff ableist to personality disorders!! it wasn't a lot but still
4 stars just cus of the ableism in it.. beware there's a Lot of phrases and stuff ableist to personality disorders!! it wasn't a lot but still
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Ableism
anika222's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Ableism
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
She Drives Me Crazy was a fabulous sports romance that tackled so many of my favorite topics. It addresses the ways cheerleaders aren't seen as 'real athletes', past toxic relationships, and needing to sit with our own mistakes. It's a story about figuring out people aren't what we thought. That there are layers, similarities, common ground in the people around us. Nemesis stories rejuvenate my heart and the amount of tropes in She Drives Me Crazy that I loved have given me years back on my life.
She Drives Me Crazy was a fabulous sports romance that tackled so many of my favorite topics. It addresses the ways cheerleaders aren't seen as 'real athletes', past toxic relationships, and needing to sit with our own mistakes. It's a story about figuring out people aren't what we thought. That there are layers, similarities, common ground in the people around us. Nemesis stories rejuvenate my heart and the amount of tropes in She Drives Me Crazy that I loved have given me years back on my life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Ableism
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