As Long as You Loathe Me by Swati Hegde

Description

Revenge is a dish best served… with unexpected feelings.

Meera Rao-George is done being the overlooked, slightly awkward senior pining after the boy next door. If Sushant only has eyes for Lucy Hughson—the effortlessly perfect cheerleader and Meera’s former best friend—then fine. Meera will just have to rewrite the story.

Step one: win over Sushant.
Step two: dethrone Lucy.
Step three: absolutely do not catch feelings for the enemy.

Simple. Foolproof. Totally doomed.

Because Lucy Hughson isn’t as untouchable as she seems. Beneath the polished surface lies anxiety, uncertainty, and a quiet unraveling of everything she thought she wanted—including her relationship with Sushant. And as Meera gets closer, what starts as strategy turns into something far more dangerous: understanding.

And maybe… something like longing.

But their friendship didn’t fall apart for no reason. There’s a secret still lingering between them, something Lucy hasn’t faced—and Meera hasn’t forgotten. As old wounds resurface and new feelings take root, Meera must decide what matters more: proving a point, or risking her heart.

Because falling for your ex-best friend?
That was never part of the plan.

As Long as You Loathe Me is a sharp, heartfelt YA sapphic romance full of messy emotions, second chances, and the kind of love that sneaks up on you when you least expect it.

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Book Details
Author: Swati Hegde
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: March 31, 2026
ISBN: 9798217028160