‘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

'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

'A triumph […] utterly fresh, and chock full of sharp-as-hell observations that make the romance even more delicious. I was captivated from cover to cover’ TARAH DEWITT

‘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