Bad Words - Rioghnach Robinson

nThe rare kind of book I can't believe doesn't already exist . . .

[a] clear, clever voice and incisive social commentary elevate the book's irresistible will-they-won't-they romance to a once-in-a-lifetime read about truth, art, vulnerability, and all the sticky places they intersect. BAD WORDS LEFT ME BUZZING.

• EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life n nA sharp and deeply felt debut about art, ambition, and the connections that both inspire and undo us. n nParker Navarro's debut novel was meant to define his career - until critic Selina Chan's blistering review made it the flop of the decade. Four years later, his new book is his shot at redemption; for Selina, reviewing him again is a professional risk she can't refuse. When her second takedown ignites a viral feud, both their fortunes shift overnight. But as the literary world feeds on their public sparring, a quieter dialogue begins - one that challenges everything they thought they knew about success, sincerity, and each other. n nBoth incisive and tender, Bad Words lays bare the costs of creation - the pull between ambition and integrity, the vulnerability of being seen, and the unexpected closeness that can grow in the space between critique and care. n nWhen words can make or break us, how do you stay true to what matters most? n nSmart, deep, and heartfelt. I adored it! - Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Timen