Not Here to Be Liked
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach, published by HarperCollins on December 20, 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of new love and rivalry. The story follows Eliza Quan, a determined candidate for editor in chief of her school paper, whose ambitions are challenged when ex-jock Len DiMartile unexpectedly enters the race. As Eliza’s qualifications are overshadowed by Len’s charm, she finds herself at the center of a feminist movement sparked by a viral essay, navigating the fine line between empowerment and misunderstanding.
Readers will discover a narrative that delves into themes of gender equality, competition, and personal growth. As Eliza and Len are forced to collaborate, the tension between them evolves, revealing deeper emotions that complicate their initial animosity. This edition, comprising 384 pages, presents a story rich in diversity and multicultural perspectives, set against a backdrop of contemporary issues relevant to young adults today.
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“A smart romance with heart and guts and all the intoxicating feelings in between.” –Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes
Emergency Contact meets Moxie in this cheeky and searing novel that unpacks just how complicated new love can get…when you fall for your enemy.
Eliza Quan is the perfect candidate for editor in chief of her school paper. That is, until ex-jock Len DiMartile decides on a whim to run against her. Suddenly her vast qualifications mean squat because inexperienced Len–who is tall, handsome, and male–just seems more like a leader.
When Eliza’s frustration spills out in a viral essay, she finds herself inspiring a feminist movement she never meant to start, caught between those who believe she’s a gender equality champion and others who think she’s simply crying misogyny.
Amid this growing tension, the school asks Eliza and Len to work side by side to demonstrate civility. But as they get to know one another, Eliza feels increasingly trapped by a horrifying realization–she just might be falling for the face of the patriarchy himself.
New York Times New and Upcoming Young Adult Book to Watch For * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Parents Magazine Best Books of the Year * NPR Best Books of the Year * Kirkus Best Books of the Year * Rise: A Feminist Book Project Book of the Year * A CCBC Choices Pick of the Year * Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year *
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