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A devastating review derails a promising debut, and years later, a second chance at literary redemption collides with the critic who helped end his first attempt. As Parker Navarro and Selina Chan find themselves pulled into a high-stakes, viral feud, the public narrative turns into a spectacle—while a more intimate conversation quietly takes shape beneath the noise. With a sharp, clever voice and incisive social commentary, this debut explores art and ambition, the ethics of critique, and what it costs to be seen when your words can elevate—or destroy—your life. Equal parts witty and tender, the story asks how sincerity survives in a culture that rewards takedowns, and whether vulnerability can become its own kind of victory.

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St. Martin's Press

Published Oct 6, 2026

ISBN: 9781250431295

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First Published

2026

Language

eng

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