A review by klimatyczny_bluszcz
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.25

I really appreciate sapphic books reading which bring me comfort and none of the characters dies in an accident or burns on the stake. However my standards for romances/romantic tropes are also quite high, so even though 'She drives me crazy' was a fast and adorable read, I have a few things to complain about.
Starting from the good points, I really liked the dynamic between the two main characters, the POC representation and the humor. I found the book really entertaining and have read it almost in one sitting. Parts I haven't enjoyed were very much problematic. It really boders me when a toxic behaviour isn't shown as 'such a bad thing' in young adult literature. The author made it clear that her statement about
trying to make your ex jealous by paying someone to date you, only shows that you're not over them, and nothing else about you. It  is completly not a red flag and your new partner, who have fell in love with you while fake dating you, shouldn't be worried about that behaviour. I also didn't like how rough and forced the switch from enemies to lovers was. I usually enjoy this trope, but here it hadn't been built well
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In the end I liked the story and the characters but have had a few remarks
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