SPARKS & SPITE By Evie Story Description Amara Daniels has spent her entire life chasing one thing: first place. At home, perfection isn't praised—it's expected. Every test, every assignment, every ranking determines whether she earns approval or disappointment. So when Ethan Cole repeatedly steals the top spot, he becomes more than just a rival. He becomes the obstacle standing between her and everything she's worked for. Ethan, on the other hand, has a secret.For years, he's been hopelessly in love with the one girl who can't stand him.The teasing, the arguments, the endless competition? It's the only way he knows how to keep her attention. But when Ethan discovers the truth behind Amara's desperate need to win, everything changes. Beneath her sharp wit and perfect grades is a girl carrying more pressure than anyone realizes.As their rivalry slowly turns into friendship, and friendship begins to spark into something more, Amara finds herself drawn to the one person she never expected to trust.The problem?Some wounds run deeper than poor grades.And some hearts are far harder to win than first place.In a battle between ambition, expectations, and first love, will they finally learn that their worth is more than a number on a results sheet?Tagline: "Every time he won, she paid the price." ✨📚💕