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 spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Sadie, who believes she has finally triumphed over her academic rival, Seb, after securing a spot at her dream college. However, when Seb is unexpectedly admitted, their rivalry reignites as they compete for a coveted position on the school’s zine.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of competition, self-discovery, and unexpected romance. As Sadie navigates her chaotic family life and her own insecurities, she and Seb uncover systemic flaws within their school that challenge their rivalry. The dynamic between them evolves as they confront their feelings and the complexities of their situation, leading to a deeper understanding of each other beyond their competitive spirits.
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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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