But I Hate Him
Aug 2026 · Sold by Roaring Brook Press
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*An Instant New York Times and Indies Bestseller*
A sizzling queer YA romcom about academic rivals who face off at the most competitive camp in the country from New York Times and #1 Indies bestselling author Page Powars.
Rory is academic royalty.
As the heir to the most successful tutoring company in the world, he can be nothing less than perfect if he wants to gain his parents’ approval. So it's simple. Rory studies harder than anyone else. He does not make mistakes. And he never loses.
Except to Luca Melendez. The infuriatingly good-looking hockey player who wins every academic competition without even trying.
When Rory has a very public meltdown, throwing a smoothie at Luca and shattering his own public image in the process – it feels like one more thing Luca ruined.
To salvage his reputation, Rory has his sights set on winning the most cutthroat academic camp in the country, BRAIN. There is nothing standing between Rory and the final medal.
Until, Luca Melendez shows up.
This means war and Rory has the perfect plan: Make Luca fall in love with him.
And then break Luca’s heart right before the final competition.
"I always have so much fun reading a Page Powars book, and But I Hate Him is every reason why: hilarious, smart, irreverent, voice-y, raucously boyish, and ridiculously charming." —Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue
A sizzling queer YA romcom about academic rivals who face off at the most competitive camp in the country from New York Times and #1 Indies bestselling author Page Powars.
Rory is academic royalty.
As the heir to the most successful tutoring company in the world, he can be nothing less than perfect if he wants to gain his parents’ approval. So it's simple. Rory studies harder than anyone else. He does not make mistakes. And he never loses.
Except to Luca Melendez. The infuriatingly good-looking hockey player who wins every academic competition without even trying.
When Rory has a very public meltdown, throwing a smoothie at Luca and shattering his own public image in the process – it feels like one more thing Luca ruined.
To salvage his reputation, Rory has his sights set on winning the most cutthroat academic camp in the country, BRAIN. There is nothing standing between Rory and the final medal.
Until, Luca Melendez shows up.
This means war and Rory has the perfect plan: Make Luca fall in love with him.
And then break Luca’s heart right before the final competition.
"I always have so much fun reading a Page Powars book, and But I Hate Him is every reason why: hilarious, smart, irreverent, voice-y, raucously boyish, and ridiculously charming." —Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue
*An Instant New York Times and Indies Bestseller*
A sizzling queer YA romcom about academic rivals who face off at the most competitive camp in the country from New York Times and #1 Indies bestselling author Page Powars.
Rory is academic royalty.
As the heir to the most successful tutoring ...
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Susan Dara (RedReviews4You)
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September 9, 2026
What a book to end my summer with. I feel like I’m coming home from camp having met a new best friend or two — sunburned, over‑tired, and absolutely full of feelings. If you love authors who move in that meta‑writing circle — the ones who stay firmly inside their first‑person narrator’s head but still manage to peek out from behind the curtain and wink at you — then the chapter titles alone will make this a five‑star experience.
About the author
Page Powars is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Indie bestselling author of And They Were Roommates, The Borrow a Boyfriend Club, and more coming down the line. He was raised by video game lore that requires stringboard analyses to understand. He lives in Brooklyn with his partner.
Page Powars is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Indie bestselling author of And They Were Roommates, The Borrow a Boyfriend Club, and more coming down the line. He was raised by video game lore that requires stringboard analyses to understand. He lives in Brooklyn with his partner.
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