Not Here to Be Liked
Eliza Quan should be the next editor-in-chief of her school paper. Then Len DiMartile, a former athlete with no experience, wins the job, and her furious essay about it goes viral.
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 384 pages
Reading Options
Not Here to Be Liked
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a less-experienced boy is unfairly chosen for the editor-in-chief role she deserves, a high school girl ignites a school-wide controversy.
- Fans of academic rivals
- Readers who enjoy school-based drama
- Frustrated
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for explicit sexual content
- May follow standard genre beats
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially skewed by the unfair appointment, then complicated by their equal working roles.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Eliza Quan has spent her high school career working toward becoming the editor-in-chief of the school paper. When Len DiMartile, a popular former athlete with zero journalism experience, is handed the position instead, Eliza's frustration boils over into a viral essay that critiques his appointment and the school's biases. Now forced to work alongside the boy she publicly humiliated, Eliza must navigate the fallout of her words and the unexpected complexity of her rival.
Central Conflict
A professional and personal rivalry between Eliza and Len following an unfair promotion and a public, viral confrontation.
Setting
A high school environment, focused on the school newspaper.
Strengths
- Clear, relatable conflict
- Engaging premise for the target age group
Consider before reading
- May follow standard genre beats
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Michelle Quach
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780063038363
- ISBN-10
- 0063038366
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