Debating Darcy

A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all while wearing a smile. But when she meets the incorrigible Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elitist private school, Leela can’t stand him. Unfortunately, he’ll be competing in the state league, so their paths are set to collide. But why attempt to tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? The situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, though, and her participation in the tournament reveals that she might have tragically misjudged the debaters — including Firoze Darcy — and more than just her own winning streak is at stake…her heart is, too.
Culture/Community: Indian / Indian American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Genre: Fiction
Format: Novel
Age Level: Young adult (14-18)
Book Series: Inspired by Classics: Diverse Books for Teens Love Stories for YA: Asian Pacific American Heritage
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