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As Long as You Loathe Me

Brief Description
When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it's not just her pride on the line, it's her heart too. Bring down the cheerleader. Just don't fall in... Read More
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When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it's not just her pride on the line, it's her heart too.

Bring down the cheerleader. Just don't fall in love with her.

Meera Rao-George is done being the dorky high school senior crushing on her neighbour Sushant, who only has eyes for cheerleader Lucy Hughson—Meera's ex-best friend. After countless attempts to get his attention, Meera decides it's time for a bold move—the Date Sushant & Dethrone Lucy Plan.

Lucy Hughson appears to have it all—a loving boyfriend, top grades, and a designer wardrobe. But beneath the surface, she battles anxiety, struggles with her identity, and questions her feelings for Sushant compared to what she felt for someone from her past.

As Meera cozies up to Lucy to execute her plan, she realises her heart's at risk. Their friendship ended for a reason—a secret Lucy won't confront. Now, she must re-evaluate everything she thought she knew about herself, and what a real shot at love ultimately looks like.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798217028160

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Delacorte Romance

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Swati Hegde is the author of Can't Help Faking in Love and Match Me If You Can, as well as a freelance editor, mindset coach, and self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast who lives in Bangalore, India. She can often be found at the nearest cafe with a hot mug of tea. She looks forward to a long career bringing Indian stories and voices to light.

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