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Not Here To Be Liked

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Not Here To Be Liked by Michelle Quach is a young adult novel centered around Eliza Quan, who believes she's destined to become the next editor of her school newspaper. Her plans are disrupted when a new, unqualified candidate, Len DiMartile, enters the race. As Eliza tackles injustice and confronts her preconceptions, she discovers more about herself and the nature of true leadership.
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You might find this book appealing if you enjoy stories about self-discovery and challenging gender stereotypes, wrapped in a delightful young adult narrative. The plot explores complex themes of ambition, feminism, and romance, focusing on a determined and strong-willed protagonist who navigates the politics of high school and personal growth. It's perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven stories with a touch of humour and heart.

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"Will leave a mark on your heart." Stephanie Garber, author of the Caraval series

"A smart romance with heart and guts and all the intoxicating feelings in between." Maureen Johnson, author of 13 Little Blue Envelopes

Falling in love wasn't part of the plan.

Eliza Quan fully expects to be voted the next editor in chief of her school paper. She works hard, she respects the facts, and she has the most experience. Len DiMartile is an injured star baseball player who seems to have joined the paper just to have something to do. Naturally, the staff picks Len to be their next leader. Because while they may respect Eliza, they don't particularly like her Β­β€” but right now, Eliza is not here to be liked. She's here to win.

But someone does like Eliza. A lot.

Shame it's the boy standing in the way of her becoming editor in chief...

Irresistible enemies-to-lovers story, Not Here to be Liked by Michelle Quach, is taking TikTok by storm.

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Not Here To Be Liked by Michelle Quach is acclaimed for tackling feminist themes with a blend of humour and depth. Critics appreciate its portrayal of complicated emotions, realistic teen struggles, and the development of its main characters in a setting that mirrors real-life activism and youthful romance. The author's nuanced approach to gender equality and identity is often highlighted as a particular strength.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474989732

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Designed by Kevin Wada

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 361g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Michelle Quach is a graphic designer and writer living in Los Angeles. She's Chinese Vietnamese American and a graduate of Harvard University, where she studied history and literature. She loves rom-coms, characters who don't always do the right thing, and any dog that kind of looks like her dog. Not Here To Be Liked is her first novel.

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