“A little sweet, a little sharp.” ― Booklist, starred review High school nemeses fall in love in Kelly Quindlen's She Drives Me Crazy , a queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston. After an embarrassing loss to her ex-girlfriend in their first basketball game of the season, seventeen-year-old Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, Irene Abraham, head cheerleader for the Fighting Reindeer. Irene is as mean as she is beautiful, so Scottie makes a point to keep her distance. When the accident sends Irene’s car to the shop for weeks’ worth of repairs and the girls are forced to carpool, their rocky start only gets bumpier. But when an opportunity arises for Scottie to get back at her toxic ex―and climb her school’s social ladder―she bribes Irene into an elaborate fake- dating scheme that threatens to reveal some very real feelings. From author Kelly Quindlen comes a new laugh-out-loud romp through the ups and downs of teen romance, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli. Don't miss the other YA offerings from Kelly Quindlen, "master at portraying the teen experience." (SLJ) *HER NAME IN THE SKY: Kelly's debut novel that started it all, a sapphic romance about two best friends who fall in love and find the courage to choose―and be―themselves. *THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: a sapphic romance and companion book to HER NAME IN THE SKY about a surprise inheritance and one teen willing to break all the rules for love and legacy. *LATE TO THE PARTY: a queer coming-of-age story about what it means to be a "real" teenager and an ode to late bloomers everywhere. Gr 8 Up-After losing spectacularly to her ex-girlfriend's basketball team, Scottie is at her lowest. However, a minor fender-bender creates the opportunity for Scottie to team up with the gorgeous (and supremely annoying) cheerleader, Irene. Until the basketball district championship, they'll fake-date to make her ex jealous. Irene may be insufferable, but Scottie can handle a few months of hanging out with her. With a Hallmark movie-esque Southern small-town backdrop, Scottie shines as the basketball-loving, queer lead to root for as she grows into a stronger, wiser, and more empathetic human being. Building off vintage rom-com tropes, Scottie and Irene's story arc is delightfully upbeat while still leaving room for serious moments. Both girls are at different stages of moving on and discovering who they are after devastating break-ups. This leads to many clashes of consciousness, which in turn fuels healthy communication and understanding, creating characters who feel not only human but are highly relatable. The heart of the story is simple but sweet: If you want to get the girl, do it the right way...and maybe do one big cheesy romantic gesture. Scottie is white and Irene is Indian American; supporting characters range in skin tone and ethnicity. VERDICT Pulling vibes from classic 1990s movies such as She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You, this campy and fun queer romance is a breath of fresh air.-Emily Walker, Lisle Lib. Dist., ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. *"A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey."― Booklist , starred review "A cast of characters you'll fall in love with and a love story you'll be obsessed with― She Drives Me Crazy is one of my favorite rom-coms of the year . Trust me when I say you need this book." ―Leah Johnson, author of You Should See Me in a Crown " Hilarious and full of heart, with a sizzling romance. SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY nails both the hate to love and fake dating tropes with expert execution. I want to live in this town and be friends with these characters so badly, and I'm deeply sad that I can't." ―Rachael Allen, author of A Taxonomy of Love and The Summer of Impossibilities " She Drives Me Crazy is the perfect romcom. It’s the kind of romance that is sizzling with chemistry, but still manages to be utterly earnest and heartfelt. A must-read for every romcom fan.” ―Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars "Delightfully upbeat while still leaving room for serious moments. . . this campy and fun queer romance is a breath of fresh air. " ―School Library Journal " Things are never easy when love is involved, and Quindlen ( Late to the Party ) offers a queer refresh of multiple romance genre standbys: enemies to friends (Irene once had Scottie’s car towed), fake dating, sports romance, and surmounting a broken heart. Add in a supportive family whose members actually like each other, and the result is a satisfyingly feminist rom-com mash-up ."― Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR LATE TO THE PARTY: "An absolutely stunning , but also incredibly important novel about best friends and discovering who you are." ―Mason Deaver, bestselling author of I Wish You All t