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‘It’s true what they’re all saying. Bad Words is truly a masterpiece of a novel, blending literature and romance to create a thought-provoking, vulnerable and incredibly entertaining love story’ Stylist

This rivalry is setting the literary world on fire – but who will survive the flames?

When Selina Chan, New York’s fiercest literary critic, slams Parker Navarro’s latest novel, he is pushed to his breaking point.

Once was painful enough. But this time, it’s personal.

What begins as a private feud quickly erupts into a viral online spectacle, captivating a bookish audience who are eager to fan the flames.

But it’s what’s left unsaid that could ruin them both…

‘A once-in-a-lifetime read’ Emily Henry

Publisher Review

'A dazzling, razor-edged love story' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Full of wit, warmth, and deliciously sharp observations on books and the people who love them' STACEY YU 'A beautifully written, emotionally poignant romance' IMAN HARIRI-KIA 'Rioghnach Robinson is a writer with serious chops showing us what is possible within the bounds of romance' HOLLY BRICKLEY 'Smart, deep, and heartfelt. I adored it!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Genre-redefining romance [...] Easily one of my favorites of the year, if not the decade' CARLEY FORTUNE 'A triumph for anyone who cares about art and all that goes into the creation and consumption of it' TARAH DEWITT 'A page-turning, heart-pounding modern love story [...] If you only read one book this year, may it be this' ROSIE WALSH 'Emotional, poignant, and deeply romantic' JORDAN STEPHANIE GRAY 'Full of blistering barbs, incisive takedowns and searing gazes, Bad Words is smart, horny, and propulsive' MARY HK CHOI 'A tender yet biting love story that I would recommend wholeheartedly' SILVIA SAUNDERS 'Bad Words is Deep Cuts for the publishing industry. A really great romance and an even better book about books. I loved it' BOBBY PALMER