A review by bronteide
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-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

5.0

This is my favourite book of CMQ! I relate so much to all the character's expriences despite not coming from a religious household. Still, it felt very refreshing to read a book about queer teens set in a place which is mostly conservative. You still like your home even if it's bad for you to live there. Also, the way it reverses all the steryotypes of teenage dramas reminds me of the film Booksmart, which is also amazing.

I really like that Chloe feels confident in herself and in her sexuality even though she's never dated anyone, that makes me feel a bit more confident in these things too.

Like, the *aesthetic* - pink and green and yellow! That's so cute and just pretty!!!

I love Rory and Smith's love story! That scene in the bookshop... And just Rory in general, writing music for his loved one since he was 13! Definitly Jess Mariano vibes.

I'm glad I read this book now, finishing my last year of high school, I think that's part of what made this experience so special to me.

There's so many wonderful scenes, I just can't ahhh
The queer found family trope! Hope I'll get to experience it haha.

Also I really like CMQ's writing. It's so detailed, I love it.

All the references to books and films and musicals! FANTHOM! I'd love to see Chloe perform Think of Me!

Overall, one of the best YA I've ever read!!




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