A review by lifeonasofa
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

4.25

AD PR I Kissed Shara Wheeler 💋 Review

Yes I did try to recreate this STUNNING cover. And no, I’ll never be as badass as Shara Wheeler 😩

“Chloe is, as she often is, and as she has in fact been every single time she’s thought about Shara since she first saw her of that cursed billboard, fuming” - Casey McQuiston 😂

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.25 stars 

I was SO excited for this readalong with @tandem , I think all of us in the group chat were unanimous on that. I’ve really enjoyed Casey McQuistons light and welcoming writing style in the past. Their representation in previous books has been STAND OUT. And let me tell you, this book was even better than I expected! 🤯 

The novel starts out very mysterious, still some classic high school moments but I had no a idea where it was heading. Whilst I found the first half a lot slower, it was still intriguing and it sped up rapidly. The friendships in this book were top tier. Rory and Smith were my personal favs, but the whole group gave serious Breakfast Club vibes. 🥰

Chloe was frustrating at times, but I got her and honestly see a lot of myself in her. So my heart was BEAMING for her by the end. Shara was that IT girl we all need in a romance book. That graduation scene had me melting and the bonfire was honestly the nicest ending. I hear full hearts everywhere. 🥹

If you’re looking for something a bit different, a merge of chick lit and mystery plus LGBTQ+ characters - this is your baby. This book is set around a religious school/area and therefore do be aware of some triggers: homophobia & racism. ⚠️ 
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