This May End Badly
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy
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Samantha Markum
In this hilarious and heartfelt fake dating romcom, prankster Doe's rivalry with Winfield Academy's "boy king" turns into an unlikely alliance—and maybe something more.Pranking mastermind Doe and her motley band of Weston girls are determined to win the century-long war against Winfield Academy before the clock ticks down on their senior year. But when their headmistress announces that The Weston School will merge with its rival the following year, their longtime feud spirals into chaos.To protect the school that has been her safe haven since her parents' divorce, Doe puts together a plan to prove once and for all that Winfield boys and Weston girls just don't mix, starting with a direct hit at Three, Winfield's boy king and her nemesis. In a desperate move to win, Doe strikes a bargain with Three's cousin, Wells: If he fake dates her to get under Three's skin, she'll help him get back his rightful family heirloom from Three.As the pranks escalate, so do her feelings for her fake boyfriend, and Doe spins lie after lie to keep up her end of the deal. But when a teacher long suspected of inappropriate behavior messes with a younger Weston girl, Doe has to decide what's more important: winning a rivalry, or joining forces to protect something far more critical than a prank war legacy.This May End Badly is a story about friendship, falling in love, and crossing pretty much every line presented to you—and how to atone when you do. Perfect for fans of funny, feminist reads filled with prep school antics and swoonworthy romance, this YA contemporary novel delivers an unforgettable coming-of-age story.
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Author
Samantha Markum
Pages
320
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2022-04-12
ISBN
1250799198 9781250799197
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"This was so, so good. There was a lot happening in it, so the plot was a little overcomplicated, but I still loved it because of the characters, the setting, and, obviously, the prank war. I would definitely recommend!"
RB (evangeline fox’s version)
"this book was great and I LOVED the writing style! however, for how good the romance scenes were I really wish there was more. the ending def was not my favorite, but still overall a good book. I would recommend to people who love books with LOTS of drama!"
oliver
"SOOO GOODDD!! Cute rivalry, cuter romance "
Lexi Nuber
"there should be more hype for this book. a couple too many plot points, but LITERALLY I COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. "
Elsa
"I loved every minute of this YA novel! What's. not to love?<br/> ~Two schools fighting over a rivalry that has been around for generations <br/> ~Multiple school pranks<br/> ~Two people working towards one goal (fake dating to get under someone's skin<br/> ~A close-knit friendship between a group of girls<br/> ~An unwanted/suspected romance<br/>It had me laugh out loud, holding my breath in suspense This novel had two main characters, Doe and Wells, who separately, were intriguing, fun, and dynamic. But together, they bring out the best of each other. This is a book I will read over and over again just t enjoy the chemistry between the characters and amazing writing.<br/><br/>The one thing that I didn't like in this story was the PE teacher and how the students felt so uncomfortable around him. It made for an interesting side story, but the fact that this was happening for so many years and no one said anything, or the ones that did, it got pushed under the rug.<br/><br/>I rate this book a 5/5! <br/><br/>I'd like to say a huge thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review."
Melanie Dutka