Bad Words, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"The 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. <i>BAD WORDS </i>LEFT ME BUZZING." - EMILY HENRY, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of<i> Great Big Beautiful Life</i></b> </p><p><b>A sharp and deeply felt debut about art, ambition, and the connections that both inspire and undo us.</b> </p><p>Parker 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. </p><p>Both incisive and tender, <i>Bad Words </i>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. </p><p><i>When words can make or break us, how do you stay true to what matters most? </i></p><p><b>"A genre-redefining romance that sets a thrilling new standard... Easily one of my favourites of the year, if not the decade." - Carley Fortune, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Our Perfect Storm </i></b></p><p><b>"Full of blistering barbs, incisive takedowns and searing gazes, <i>Bad Words</i> is smart and propulsive." - Mary H.K. Choi, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Pool House</i></b><br><b><br>"Full of wit, warmth, and deliciously sharp observations on books and the people who love them... I didn't want it to end." - Stacey Yu, author of <i>Kitten</i></b></p>

• Bad Words, (Hardcover)
• Author: Rioghnach Robinson
• ISBN: 9781250431295
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-06
• Page Count: 400