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Parker Navarro’s debut novel had tons of promise...until critic Selina Chan’s blistering review made it the flop of the decade. Navarro persevered, however, and years later he has another book out. It's his shot at redemption, and it's also a chance for Selina Chan to undo some of the damage she unleashed on Navarro's debut.

Unfortunately, she hates the second book as much as the first, and another scathing review ignites a viral public feud between Parker and Selina. As they go toe-to-toe and the literary world reaches for its popcorn, a quieter, private dialogue begins, and something miraculous emerges from the charred ashes of their conflict.

Praise is being heaped upon this one from all corners of the literary world, and so my expectations are high! My full review is coming soon...

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