{"product_id":"as-long-as-you-loathe-me-9798217028160","title":"As Long as You Loathe Me","description":"\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBring down the cheerleader. Just don't fall in love with her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeera Rao-George is done being the dorky high school senior crushing on her neighbor 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 \u0026amp; Dethrone Lucy Plan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLucy 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Meera cozies up to Lucy to execute her plan, she realizes her heart's at risk. Their friendship ended for a reason--a secret Lucy won't confront. Now, she must reevaluate everything she thought she knew about herself, and what a real shot at love ultimately looks like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Swati Hegde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Delacorte Romance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217028160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/27\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwati Hegde \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eCan't Help Faking in Love \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMatch Me If You Can\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 café with a hot mug of tea. She looks forward to a long career bringing Indian stories and voices to light.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Swati Hegde \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47808986153117,"sku":"9798217028160","price":25.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_62d49a2c-1b4d-4e8c-9016-985fea80d31a.jpg?v=1775555568","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/as-long-as-you-loathe-me-9798217028160","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}