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She's my Ride Home Paperback – April 13, 2014

by Jacquelyn Bushore (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 661 ratings
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Between searching for the right college and starting on the Varsity soccer team, Charlotte Hayes has enough going on to keep her head in the game. That is, until Emma Pearson, a new transfer from North Carolina, decides to enter the picture. Emma is quiet, moody, and beautiful: a dangerous combination that fascinates Charlotte beyond her comfort zone. Girls aren't supposed to like girls. At least, that's what Charlotte has been told her whole life. But when strange new feelings begin to emerge, Charlotte has to decide what she's willing to risk to discover love -- and ultimately, herself.
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    April 13, 2014
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    6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
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    0615988075
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MonkeyJohn Books (April 13, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0615988075
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615988078
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
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Customers find the story engaging and believable. They describe the book as an enjoyable read for young and old readers. The writing is well-crafted and easy to understand. The characters are well-developed and relatable. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative that keeps them hooked from start to finish. Overall, they find the book entertaining and suitable for both young and older audiences.

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72 customers mention "Story quality"66 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the writing and characters engaging. The storyline is believable and hard to separate from reality. Readers appreciate the good information on coming out issues. Overall, it's a well-written contemporary novel.

"...The beauty of the story, of the writing, of the beautiful characters, the tension and tragedy of the bullying and difficulties, of the challenge..." Read more

"...Charlotte, our heroine, is brave, intelligent, and her heart is open to love, even as she processes through her myriad levels of feelings: do I..." Read more

"...The dialog is good and believable. Even though this is a story about a high school girl, set in a high school, and aimed at high school aged readers..." Read more

"...Had a good ending. The book rarely surprised, but then,it delivered exactly what I was expecting. All the elements were there...." Read more

55 customers mention "Readability"55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable. They say it's a great read for young ladies just discovering their sexuality, and the best LGBT YA book they've read. The characters are well-developed, and the time spent reading was worthwhile. Readers mention that the book is relatable to the 90's generation.

"...and meaning in several of those chapter 19 sentences, The time was well spent...." Read more

"...This novel is appropriate reading for high school, mature junior high readers. Would make a great GSA reading group book pick." Read more

"Decent read. Gentle. Coming of age love story between two adolescent girls running into the typical rough waters of acceptance...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and I was so invested in how everything was going to turn out in the end...." Read more

37 customers mention "Writing quality"37 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find it easy to read, with no spelling errors. The story progresses smoothly, and readers appreciate the author's skill in not rambling. Many appreciate the relatable references to shows, social media, and books from the 1990s. Overall, they describe the book as a great read that captures the heartache and experiences of teens.

"...19 and rereading its final paragraphs many times, savoring the beautiful words, so identifying with Charlotte's story at that moment, so reflecting..." Read more

"...Charlotte, our heroine, is brave, intelligent, and her heart is open to love, even as she processes through her myriad levels of feelings: do I..." Read more

"...Sexual behavior is only vaguely alluded to and tastefully done. There are no typos, type setting, or formatting errors that I could see...." Read more

"...All tastefully done. While the book had a few cliches that made me cringe 'gays in art class' it was still a great read...." Read more

29 customers mention "Character development"24 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written characters. They appreciate the relatable feelings and fears of the characters, which makes the story a pleasant read. The book portrays how girls come to terms with their lives in an honest way.

"...The beauty of the story, of the writing, of the beautiful characters, the tension and tragedy of the bullying and difficulties, of the challenge..." Read more

"...However, I still could easily give it four stars because the characters are endearing, and "Ride Home" is well written - honest and unabashed...." Read more

"...I got a good sense of the characters; they seemed real to me. I fell in love with Charlotte and Emma. The dialog is good and believable...." Read more

"...person POV is so hard to write well but she does a great job at defining the main character and the others through charlottes eyes...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"14 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging from start to finish, with an easy-to-read style that keeps them turning the pages. The characters are well-defined and distinct. Some readers reread the final paragraphs many times. While some find the book challenging for both parents and children, others consider it predictable and a good book about sexual identity.

"...5 am I remember so clearly finishing chapter 19 and rereading its final paragraphs many times, savoring the beautiful words, so identifying with..." Read more

"...the girls but that's just me. Decent story over all. Some real perspective on parental reaction to the love affair." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and I was so invested in how everything was going to turn out in the end...." Read more

"...I loved how it referenced some legends in the lesbian teen fic world. Always pay your dues!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Age range"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relatable for young and old. They say it's a great read for teens and young adults, dealing with issues relevant to today's youth like bullying and coming to terms with one's sexuality. The story is set in a high school and aimed at high school aged readers.

"...This novel is appropriate reading for high school, mature junior high readers. Would make a great GSA reading group book pick." Read more

"...about a high school girl, set in a high school, and aimed at high school aged readers, it didn't feel overly "typically teenage angst-y"...." Read more

"...you'd see typically see in a high school aged relationship, it's educational also and hope she turns this into a series." Read more

"This story was great-its perfect for the young lesbian or the curious young lady. I'm 30 and still enjoyed it!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it entertaining with a good story that keeps them engaged and laughing. The author does an excellent job of making it fun and new. The book has them guessing and surprising at every turn.

"...I really liked the characters. They were fun and much lighter than young lesbians tend to be portrayed in coming out stories...." Read more

"...It was heartwarming, engaging, and authentic. Willing suspension of belief was completely engaged...." Read more

"...This book had me laughing at one point and in tears at another...." Read more

"This book was a real tear jerker. It had me laughing and crying right after each other...." Read more

10 customers mention "Cute"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's writing style. They found it cute and well-written.

"This was pretty spectacular. I only meant to read a few pages and got stuck finishing the book in one sitting until the middle of the night...." Read more

"it was so cute but i do wish there were more happy wholesome moments with them but it was so good anyway so im not mad" Read more

"...Beautifully rendered. Wonderful coming out novel." Read more

"This book was so adorable!! I was really hesitant to buy it after reading some of the reviews but I am so glad I did...." Read more

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I originally found this book on Deviant Art in '07/'08, I worked at Kinko's at the time and was worried this book might disappear once the author stopped at Chapter 23; so I printed and bound a copy of it. To the author: I'm really sorry if printing/binding your book from DA was the wrong thing to do, I was just trying to not lose a piece of art that meant so much to me. I promise, I had only good intentions! I can't describe the joy this has brought me to discover that you didn't give up on this book and finished it, then got it published! I'm so proud of how far you have come.Back to the review: I have read this version that I have 10+ times over the years, having it always end at chapter 23 has been brutal but when you love the writing style/story as much as I did, it was worth it. I can hardly wait to absolutely devour this finished version of the book and look forward to seeing what has changed over the years between my printed version and this finalized version. I purchased the Kindle version because in 2 weeks I am going to become a full-time RV'er and I can already promise that this will be in my top 5 most read books for 2025. If you're looking for a YA LGBTQ book that doesn't give creepy vibes, this is the one for you!
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  • Mark Jacobson
    5.0 out of 5 stars I liked the rhythm of the writing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
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    What a novel, what a well told story. Reading just the first page, the first eight paragraphs, I immediately knew two things, I liked the rhythm of the writing. It was poetic and it had a well crafted style. Sounds and syllables and sentences to savor. And I could not wait to discover more about Charlotte, more about the new girl in her school, Its appropriate that the first sentence is just one word. "Green." My feeling after sampling that first page, I want to read this story, I want to watch Charlotte grow, excited to see what happens with her feelings after noticing the new girl in school. After a long winter, I am outside in early spring, hearing the voices of returning song birds. I want to hear more of Charlotte's voice. I want to read more of this author's voice.

    Took about a week to read the book, even though like others here I was tempted to set everything aside and read it all in one sitting, one day. But I also wanted to last and have a treat to come back to each night. I woke up in the middle of the night on July 4th, picked up "She's My Ride Home", and could not put it down. At about 5 am I remember so clearly finishing chapter 19 and rereading its final paragraphs many times, savoring the beautiful words, so identifying with Charlotte's story at that moment, so reflecting and thinking decades back to my own high school experiences and reliving my own feelings. The beauty of the story, of the writing, of the beautiful characters, the tension and tragedy of the bullying and difficulties, of the challenge Charlotte was facing, and Emma, parents, teachers, friends. Must have spent close to an hour or more rereading, thinking, pausing to see and feel the poetry and rhythm and meaning in several of those chapter 19 sentences, The time was well spent. Later that morning, seven days ago on July 4th, 2014, finishing this the book, taking the dynamic duo of Terra and Calvin (border collies) out for another adventure chasing, discovering, swimming.- I was so glad I had discovered this book and this new author. I highly recommend these memorable characters, this moving story, and the wonderful way it is written by new author Jacquelyn Bushore!
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  • K. Abernathy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A coming out story for YA Readers
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014
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    This YA novel's characters are easy to like, genuine, and face complex, real issues within the high school and home environments. I found myself rooting for, not only the main love relationship, but mother-daughter, best friends, etc.
    Charlotte, our heroine, is brave, intelligent, and her heart is open to love, even as she processes through her myriad levels of feelings: do I crush on girls/do other girls feel like me, could I be a lesbian, what are these feelings about the new girl/could the feelings possibly be reciprocated, will I be accepted as a gay Charlotte, etc.?
    Some of the storylines that are real and complex, are addressed honestly, but, at times, are wrapped up too easily or quickly, with a bow. However, I still could easily give it four stars because the characters are endearing, and "Ride Home" is well written - honest and unabashed. I read it through in one, cold afternoon, not wanting to put it down!
    This novel is appropriate reading for high school, mature junior high readers. Would make a great GSA reading group book pick.
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  • smellhole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. Beautifully done.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
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    The Good:
    This is a great story. I loved it. The writing is beautifully done, clear, and full of emotion. It flowed well and had a good balance of description; not painfully detailed and not disappointingly vague either. I got a good sense of the characters; they seemed real to me. I fell in love with Charlotte and Emma. The dialog is good and believable. Even though this is a story about a high school girl, set in a high school, and aimed at high school aged readers, it didn't feel overly "typically teenage angst-y". I didn't find myself rolling my eyes at the character's behavior and thoughts (I'm 42, BTW). The love between Charlotte and Emma is powerful, without feeling cheesy or creepy. It's clear that this is true love, not a crush, infatuation, or a phase. Sexual behavior is only vaguely alluded to and tastefully done. There are no typos, type setting, or formatting errors that I could see.

    I would recommend this book to anyone, especially straight readers (me) who want to get a sense of and be educated about what it must be like to struggle as a teen with your sexual identity. I felt I came out of this experience a better person.

    The Bad:
    It was too short! I didn't want the ride to end. While the love triangle was handled well, I felt the author could have conveyed the sense of desire and need battling with guilt and shame a little better. Based on what you learn about Charlotte's personality, I thought she would have felt worse about what she was doing than the author portrayed. More so concerning Emma. How Emma dealt with and felt about the situation was a little bit disappointing because it seemed her relative lack of guilt was out of character.

    In summary: Read this book.
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  • Bruce Brody
    3.0 out of 5 stars Coming of age love story between two adolescent girls running into the typical ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014
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    Decent read. Gentle. Coming of age love story between two adolescent girls running into the typical rough waters of acceptance. I thought the dog being hit by a car was more than I was looking for and the ending was a little abrupt I would have liked a little more intimacy between
    the girls but that's just me. Decent story over all. Some real perspective on parental reaction to the love affair.
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  • Romina V Rocha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 22, 2016
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    I loved this book. The story is captivating and the characters are beautifully written. I truly recommend She's my ride home.
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  • Anh N
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice ride
    Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2015
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    This is one of the nicest coming out story I have read. It's fun and the main characters are very charming. It felt very real too. I could relate in so many occasions... If you are looking for an entertaining, easy and light YA's book... you will not be disappointed.
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  • echo123
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2014
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    A beautiful story about first love, coming out and all the rest of it. The story is well written and the characters are believable and well crafted. I read it from cover to cover on one rainy Sunday afternoon.
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  • RebeccaF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Besser als keeping you a secret
    Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2014
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    Jackie Bushore ist eine tolle Geschichte über das Coming out gelungen. Zunächst hatte ich nur einen Aufguss von "Keeping her a secret" erwartet. Dies ist aber nicht der Fall. Es gibt zwar Parallelen, die Handlung ist jedoch völlig anders. Charlotte verliebt sich in die neue Mitschülerin Emma. Es werden die Selbstzweifel, Ängste und Befürchtungen der beiden sehr anschaulich geschildert. Die Unsicherheiten über den Umgang mit den eigenen Gefühlen führen zunächst sogar dazu, dass Charlotte dabei hilft, Emma mit ihrem besten männlichen Freund zu verkuppeln. Emma spielt das Spiel mit, kann aber trotzdem nicht von Charlotte lassen. Es kommt zum Eklat als Charlotte die Situation bei einem gemeinsamen Kinobesuch nicht mehr erträgt und auf die Toilette flüchtet. Als Emma dazu kommt, werden die beiden in einer eindeutigen Situation erwischt. Zur scheinbar endgültigen Trennung kommt es, als Emma auf Drängen Charlottes ihrem Vater über sich erzählt. Schließlich gibt es aber doch noch ein glückliches Ende.
    Eine ergreifende und spannende Geschichte über das Erwachsenwerden, sich selbst entdecken über Freundschaft und Liebe. Meines Erachtens besser als Keeping you a secret.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bom livro
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 22, 2014
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    Livro muito bom, sobre amor adolescente, saídas de armário, ensino médio... Recomendo para todos que gostam desse tipo de livro. Desenvolvimento de personagens é muito bom, apesar da história ser um tanto quanto clichê (existem inúmeros livros com uma linha de história parecida). Deixando isso de lado, acredito que é um livro que vale a pena ser lido por todos.
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