I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston (Paperback)

Chloe Green has spent her high school years focused on one goal: becoming valedictorian. Uprooted from sunny California to a strict Alabama boarding school, she has navigated a maze of gossip, rigid rules, and relentless competition. Her main rival? Shara Wheeler, the perfect prom queen and principal’s daughter.

But everything changes a month before graduation when Shara kisses Chloe—and disappears without a trace. Determined to find her, Chloe discovers she is not the only one drawn into Shara’s mysterious web. Smith, Shara’s longtime quarterback partner, and Rory, her rebellious neighbor, are also following her trail. Together, this unlikely group must decode cryptic notes, solve puzzles, and confront secrets Shara left behind.

As they chase Shara through parties, secret hideaways, and unexpected adventures, Chloe begins to see her small town—and Shara herself—in a new light. Amid the chaos, she discovers that love and friendship don’t always follow the rules, and sometimes the path to victory is less about winning and more about taking risks. I Kissed Shara Wheeler is a witty, heartfelt, and exhilarating story about breaking boundaries, embracing unpredictability, and finding love in the most unexpected places.