A review by amandalorianxo
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book you can easily read in one sitting. It was quite interesting to note that while gay and queer are used to describe sexualities, the word lesbian is never used…It definitely reads like a young adult novel but I’m glad it exists because there are a bundle of tropes for those that enjoy reading with those in mind: one bed, enemies to lovers with dash of fake dating thrown in there. I do like that the characters especially Irene aren’t stereotyped. Irene being written as a gay Desi love interest who is a cheerleader and is unapologetic about her passions was wonderful to experience. Understanding and coming to terms with toxicity and trying to mend from a toxic relationship is acknowledged in this novel thanks to Scottie, half of one of leads in this book. I do wish that not everything centered around Scottie and her trying to get back at Tally but maybe that’s what this book was meant to showcase, how difficult it is for teenagers or anyone, to let go of something they thought was special when everyone else knew it was destructive. The supporting characters are also well rounded. My love for Danielle, Gunther, Kevin and Honey-Belle knows no bounds. 
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