A Girl Like Her
Ravenswood
Ruth Kabbah is autistic, curvy and Black, and the town of Ravenswood has never forgiven her for a past scandal. Her new neighbor, ex-soldier Evan Miller, doesn't care about the gossip.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 306 pages
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A Girl Like Her
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- An autistic woman burdened by town scandal finds an unexpected ally in her new, protective neighbor.
- Features Slow Burn
- Intersectional representation of the protagonist
- Neighbor to lover dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
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?
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary character-driven romance focusing on social stigma and neurodivergent protagonists.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Ruth Kabbah has spent years navigating life in Ravenswood while dealing with the fallout of a past scandal and the town's harsh perception of her. When Evan Miller, a man with his own history as an ex-soldier, moves in next door, he ignores the local gossip, forcing Ruth to reconsider her defenses and her isolation.
Central Conflict
Ruth's struggle to reclaim her agency and overcome the social ostracization of her town, complicated by her budding relationship with Evan.
Setting
Ravenswood
Strengths
- Intersectional representation of the protagonist
- Strong focus on social dynamics
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
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
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:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Talia Hibbert
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Nixon House
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 306 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781916404304
- ISBN-10
- 1916404308
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