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Backhanded Compliments: A Novel, Chandler, Katie
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 1668086786
- EAN
- 9781668086780
- Publication Name
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- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- Backhanded Compliments: A Novel
- Artist
- Chandler, Katie
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
1668086786
ISBN-13
9781668086780
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15072089619
Product Key Features
Book Title
Backhanded Compliments : a Novel
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2025
Topic
Romance / Contemporary, Romance / Sports, Romance / Lgbt / Lesbian
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
10.3 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2024-059991
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Katie Chandler's Backhanded Compliments is a darling debut that reimagines the sports romance subgenre with a dash of magic. Rife with angst, tenderness, and queer joy, Chandler's first novel kick-starts a promising literary career. If you're in the market for a sweet and spicy sapphic love story, give this one a try!, "Chandler debuts with a magnetic queer enemies-to-lovers romance with a fantastical twist... What follows is a well-plotted, steamy sparkler of a romance that will reward readers who can suspend their disbelief about the premise. Tennis buffs will especially enjoy the in-depth look at the professional circuit. Chandler is off to a great start." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
A steamy debut sapphic sports romance with a light speculative twist, in the vein of One Last Stop and Expiration Dates , in which bitter tennis rivals Juliette Ricci and Luca Kacic realize they are soulmates when the marks on their wrists fill in with each other's names after shaking hands at the end of an intense Australian Open match., A steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates--perfect for fans of Expiration Dates and Here We Go Again . Juliette Ricci dreams of only one thing: being the best women's tennis player in the world. She's worked nonstop with her strict father/coach to prepare for her big chance in the Australian Open. Unfortunately, she'll be playing Lucky Luca Kacic, an aloof player whose unorthodox style and reigning popularity deeply irritate Juliette. For months they've traded sly insults in their press conferences leading up to their showdown on the court, and their first ever match is the most anticipated of the season. But Juliette refuses to let her nerves--or Luca's annoyingly perfect abs--get the best of her. Meanwhile, Luca seemingly has everything Juliette desires but there's one thing missing from her life: love. When she shakes hands with Juliette after an agonizing match and sees her rival's name appear on her wrist, it feels like a cruel joke. Juliette is a spoiled, arrogant brat who wants absolutely nothing to do with Luca or a soulmate. But despite their personal and professional clashes, the two grow closer after late-night massages and one too many shots of limoncello. Their chemistry is tangible, but Luca's anxiety tells her that Juliette is just messing with her head to throw her off her game, and Juliette can't understand why Luca is so hot and cold. With the pressure of the world scrutinizing their every move, they will have to decide what's more important--being together or being number one.
LC Classification Number
PS3603.H35723B33
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- d***0 (433)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem bought: Ocean Ramsey Shark book * Item value for the money 5/5 * Condition matching as advertised 5/5 * Quickly dispatched 5/5 * Arrived on time 5/5 * Shipping cost for this type of item 5/5 * Packaging quality for this item 5/5 * Seller recommendation 5/5 * Communication: NA (not needed as it arrived on time) * Comments: Ty for your business!!
- r***1 (179)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was exactly as described and arrived quickly. The only problem is a recurring one with this seller and other similar sellers - the book is poorly packaged in a plastic envelope and gets heavily bumped in shipping. I would like to see the books wrapped before shipment, but I understand this can't be done for cost reason. Luckily it isn't an expensive book, and I will continue to purchase basic books from this seller. A+++++
- 4***1 (1639)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook arrived quickly and is pretty close to "Very Good" description. Value priced and I'm glad I made the purchase as this is an excellent read. However, the book was mailed loose inside an over-sized plastic bag without any protection. Wrapped in a bubble wrap jacket would be a big help. A book can take a beating in USPS transit without some buffer. I can't tell if the bumps and dings were original or occurred in transit. I'd prefer to pay for shipping than have it sent with no protection.