"This debut romance by Ríoghnach Robinson (out Oct. 6) is one of the most exciting novels ... this year. It's the smartest, freshest take on an enemies-to-lovers tale, about a literary critic and the author whose books she despises." - Page Six (UK)

"I devoured this book in two days with a smile dancing on my face. Have I ever been so entertained? Ríoghnach Robinson is a writer with serious chops showing us what is possible within the bounds of romance. Bad Words is an absolute delight." - Holly Brickley, bestselling author of Deep Cuts

"Attraction between enemies is one thing, attraction between enemies in the petty panopticon of online literary skirmishes is another entirely. Full of blistering barbs, incisive takedowns and searing gazes, Bad Words is smart, horny, and propulsive. A sapiosexual's wet dream." - Mary H.K. Choi, New York Times bestselling author of Pool House

"Bad Words is a triumph for anyone who cares about art and all that goes into the creation and consumption of it. It's virtuosically told, utterly fresh, and chock full of sharp-as-hell observations that make the romance even more delicious. I was captivated from cover to cover." - Tarah DeWitt, USA Today bestselling author of Lost and Found

"With Bad Words, Ríoghnach Robinson has written something truly spectacular -- a precisely crafted, genre-redefining romance that sets a thrilling new standard for greatness. Easily one of my favorites of the year, if not the decade." - Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Perfect Storm

"Emotional, poignant, and deeply romantic, Bad Words is impossible to put down. Brimming with decadent yearning, sizzling tension, and honest vulnerability, Parker and Selina's story will stay with me long into the future. I'm madly in love with this book." - Jordan Stephanie Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Bitten and The Wicked Sea

"I was two percent into Bad Words when I realized I was reading something special, the rare kind of book that not only treads new, fresh territory but does so in a way that feels startlingly inevitable. The kind of book I can't believe doesn't already exist, because it is just so right, so the thing I've been waiting for. It's also a book that could only ever have been written by Ríoghnach Robinson, whose clear, clever voice and incisive social commentary elevate the book's punchy premise and irresistible will-they-won't-they romance to a once-in-a-lifetime read about truth, art, vulnerability and all the sticky places they intersect. Bad Words left me buzzing." - Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Great Big Beautiful Life

"I loved this book. The freshest literary romance I've read in ages, full of gorgeous prose and agonizing chemistry, culminating in a delicious, torturous slow burn that had me on the edge of my seat. A reminder that the thin between love and hate is a (literal) matter of opinion and for the people who have to write to understand where they went wrong. This story really touched me and its characters will stay with me for a long time. A beautifully written, emotionally poignant romance." - Iman Hariri-Kia, author of Female Fantasy

"Bad Words is truly a one-of-a-kind love story. Warm and witty, razor sharp and painstakingly meticulous in its observations, Robinson has crafted a novel that manages to combine a page-turning plot with undeniable literary prowess. The portrayal of her characters is so deeply and unflinchingly intimate, by the end of the book, I felt as though I would know them if I met them in the street. Truly captivating." - Lindsey Kelk, Sunday Times bestselling author of Love Story

"Smart, deep, and heartfelt. I adored it!" - Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time

"I don't even know where to begin - I'm genuinely writing this through tears. I have thought of little else since starting the book; I feel it's reminded me of why I read, in a way I didn't even realize I needed. I simply passionately loved it. It's searingly insightful, captivatingly romantic, and one of the best love stories I have ever read." - Beth O'Leary, international bestselling author of The Flatshare and Swept Away

"Robinson's wit cuts deep, her characters burn bright, and every page crackles with tension. A dazzling, razor-edged love story." - Louise O'Neill, international bestselling author of Idol and Asking For It

"Bad Words is Deep Cuts for the publishing industry. A really great romance and an even better book about books. I loved it." - Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg

"Full of wit, warmth, and deliciously sharp observations on books and the people who love them, Bad Words is a love story about two people who could not be worse--or better--for each other. I didn't want it to end." - Stacey Yu, author of Kitten