But I Hate Him – Page Powars
But I Hate Him is a queer YA novel by Page Powars that focuses on academic rivals with a complex relationship. The story takes place in a competitive setting, where rivalry and attraction converge.
Rory, heir to a successful tutoring business, strives to always come out on top. Luca Melendez, a talented hockey player, is his biggest opponent. During the BRAIN camp, both want to protect their reputations, but Rory’s plan to make Luca fall in love with an eye toward a heart-wrenching finale turns out to be more complicated than expected.
This book is suitable for readers who enjoy queer YA romance, rivals-to-lovers, academic competitiveness, and sports tension.
Genre: queer YA romance, rivals-to-lovers, academic rivalry, hockey romance
Language: English
Format: paperback
Publication date: September 3, 2026
ISBN: 9781444987003