A review by nxpe
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

challenging emotional 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

I really enjoyed this book.

I went into this being in a mustery/thriller mood, and I wad hoping that would fuel my want to read it. It did not. I ended up not really caring about finding Shara at all. But, I ended up caring for the characters a lot more than I thought I would.

I loved that all of the characters were so unique and diverse. I really enjoyed watching the struggle and cope through the effect of being queer in a not-so-accwpring community. I liked that all of the characters were grey with layers, rather than one-sided and perfect. I thought that the issues and queerhood as a whole were touched on very well. 

And then what a surprise to find out that this was also a rivals to lovers romance. I has no idea there would be a romance, and was pleasantly surprised. Shara and Chloe are a weird couple but I do think they work somehow.


Overall, I really enjoyed this and am happy I decided to pick it up.
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