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That's Debatable by Jen Doll

That's Debatable

Jen Doll

Square Fish · Print & ebook · August 8, 2023

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Contemporary YA RomanceRomantic Comedy for TeensFunny YAschool
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Who it’s for
A witty feminist rom-com pairs debate-room ambition with questions of boundaries, conviction, and letting someone in.
Themes
Setting boundaries, Breaking barriers, Confronting sexism
Genres
Romantic Comedy for Teens, Funny YA, Contemporary YA Romance

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About this book

That's Debatable is a witty, smart, and feminist romantic comedy, author Jen Doll explores what it means to set boundaries while breaking down barriers. Millicent Chalmers isn’t here to make friends. She’s here to win, and she’s on track to set a record if—no, when—she wins the state debate tournament for the fourth year in a row.

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Calm, cool, and always in control, Millie doesn’t care what anyone else thinks of her, least of all the sexist bullies bent on destroying her reputation. Taggart Strong couldn’t care less about winning debate, much to the consternation of his teammates, school and parents. In fact, he might even enjoy losing, as long as the side he believes in wins. But when a tournament takes a scary turn, Millie and Tag find themselves unexpectedly working together. Maybe Millie can teach Tag a thing or two about using his head, and Tag can teach Millie a little bit about following her heart.

Sharp Minds, Softening Edges

A witty feminist rom-com pairs debate-room ambition with questions of boundaries, conviction, and letting someone in.

Come here for

  • Competitive debate and a heroine who refuses to be underestimated
  • Romantic tension shaped by clashing ideas and values

Expect

  • A playful, smart take on winning—and what matters more
  • Two debaters learning from each other without quite yielding

Where it sits

Romantic Comedy for Teens93%
Funny YA52%
Contemporary YA Romance46%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dark Comedy YA
  • Romantic Comedy for Teens
  • Finding Your Footing
Authors
Jen Doll
Publisher
Square Fish
Published
August 8, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Setting boundaries · Breaking barriers · Confronting sexism
Reading lane
Dark Comedy YA