The Rival
Age 12 +
27 February 2025
Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
The Rival is an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romcom from New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute, Emma Lord.
Sadie has finally bested her lifelong academic rival, Seb, by getting the coveted, only spot to her dream college. He's irritatingly charming, whip smart and happens to be her next door neighbour. She's ready to leave their rivalry behind when Seb is unexpectedly...
Details
27 February 2025
320 pages
9781035065691
Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
A satisfying rom-com...possibly Lord's best work yet.Booklist
A clever and entertaining college campus romance.Kirkus
Lord nimbly plots a cheeky and gentle romance full of murky, unexplainable feelings; depictions of messy burgeoning adulthood; and the excitement of first love.Publishers Weekly
Emma Lord is a rom-com goddess.In Between Drafts on The Getaway List