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She Gets the Girl

by Rachael Lippincott

2022 · 384 pages

Confident flirt Alex Blackwood agrees to coach anxious Molly Parker through winning over her crush during their first semester of college. The coaching sessions do not go to plan.

Opposites AttractSlow Burn
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At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Opposites Attract
Heat
Mild
Published
2022
Length
384 pages

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She Gets the Girl

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A confident flirt agrees to coach an anxious college student on how to win over her crush, only for the coaching sessions to go unexpectedly off-track.
  • Fans of college romance
  • Readers who enjoy character growth tropes
  • Lighthearted
  • Features Opposites Attract

This may not be ideal if…

  • Readers seeking high-heat content
  • Generic plot setup
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Coach/StudentAcademic setting

Details

Type: Contemporary Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Initially skewed by the coach/student dynamic.

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: medium
Tone:LightheartedContemporary
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: closed door/mild
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of college romanceReaders who enjoy character growth tropes

Reading mood

LightheartedEngaged

May not suit

Readers seeking high-heat content

Recommended audience: Young Adult

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Alex Blackwood, known for her confidence, strikes a deal to help the shy and anxious Molly Parker secure a date with her crush. As the pair begins these coaching sessions during their first semester of college, the plan begins to unravel.

Central Conflict

The clash between Alex and Molly's differing personalities and the unexpected developments during their coaching sessions.

Setting

College campus

Strengths

  • Clear, established trope foundation
  • Accessible YA setting

Consider before reading

  • Generic plot setup
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
High confidence
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About the Author

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Rachael Lippincott

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Publication Details

Publisher
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Published
2022
Length
384 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781665918572
ISBN-10
1665918578

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