The Rival A Novel
The Rival A Novel by Emma Lord is a romantic comedy published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on January 21, 2025. This edition features 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sadie, who believes she has finally triumphed over her academic rival, Seb, by securing a spot at her dream college. However, when Seb is unexpectedly admitted, the competition reignites as they both vie for a place on the school’s renowned zine.
Readers will find a blend of humor and drama as Sadie navigates her chaotic family life and her own insecurities while competing against Seb. The narrative explores themes of rivalry, self-discovery, and the complexities of young adult relationships. As Sadie and Seb confront not only their personal challenges but also systemic issues within their school, they must learn to collaborate despite their competitive instincts. This contemporary tale captures the essence of coming-of-age experiences and the nuances of romance amidst social and family dynamics.
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Rivals-to-lovers gets an academic send-up in this charming and irresistible romantic comedy from Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and Begin Again.
At long last, Sadie has vanquished her lifelong academic rival — her irritatingly charming, whip smart next door neighbor, Seb — by getting the coveted, only spot to her dream college. Or at least, so she thinks. When Seb is unexpectedly pulled off the waitlist and admitted, Sadie has to compete with him all over again, this time to get a spot on the school’s famous zine. Now not only is she dealing with the mayhem of the lovable, chaotic family she hid her writing talents from, as well as her own self doubt, but she has to come to terms with some less-than-resentful feelings for Seb that are popping up along the way.
But the longer they compete, the more Sadie and Seb notice flaws in the school’s system that are much bigger than any competition between them. Somehow the two of them have to band together even as they’re trying to crush each other, only to discover they may have met their match in more ways than one.
“If you haven’t read a novel by Emma Lord before, you’ve been missing out on something spectacular.” – Paste
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