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Joe Goldberg is ready for a change. Instead of selling books, he’swritingthem. And he’s off to a good start.Glenn Shoddy, an acclaimed literary author, recognizes Joe’s genius and invites him to join a tight-knit writing fellowship at Harvard. Finally, Joe will be in a place where talent matters more than pedigree . . . where intellect is the great equalizer andanythingis possible. Even happy endings. Or so he thinks, until he meets his already-published, already-distinguished peers, who all seem to be cut from the same privilegedcloth.Thankfully, Wonder enters the picture. They have so much in common. No college degrees, no pretensions, no stories from prep schoolorgrad school. Just a love for literature. If only Wonder could commit herself to the writing life they could be those rare literary soulmates who never fall prey to their demons. There is so much they’re up against, but Joe has faith inWonder. He will sacrifice his art for hers. And if he has to, he will kill her darlings for her.With her trademark satirical, biting wit,Caroline Kepnes explores why vulnerable people bring out the worst in others as Joe sets out to make this small, elite world a fairer place. And if a little crimson runs in the streets of Cambridge . . . who can blame him? Love doesn’t conquer all. Often, it needs a littlepush.