'The rare kind of book that not only treads 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 about it is just so right, so the thing I've been waiting for . a clear, clever voice and incisive social commentary that elevates 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 '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 realise 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 'Robinson's wit cuts deep, her characters burn bright, and every page crackles with tension. A dazzling, razor-edged love story' LOUISE O'NEILL '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 '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 beautifully written, emotionally poignant romance.' IMAN HARIRI-KIA 'I devoured this book in two days with a smile dancing on my face. Have I ever been so entertained? Rioghnach 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 'Smart, deep, and heartfelt. I adored it!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER.